Even though over 100,000 of these cars were built from 1968-1973, it is rare to see one these days, especially in this condition. This is a 1970 Opel GT with the optional 1.9 liter 4 cylinder engine and automatic… more»
Sports Cars
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Pocket Rocket: 1991 Honda CRX Si
We review a lot of performance themed/oriented cars on Barn Finds and one marque that doesn’t make the list too often is Honda. Other than the NSX from upscale Honda brand, Acura, Honda and the term “muscle” don’t really… more»
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Needs To Be Saved! 1954 Jaguar XK120
The Jaguar XK is one of those special cars that can look incredible, even when practically in ruin. This example is described as being quite rusty, to the point that the seller mentions a new frame that can be… more»
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Barn Find Exhibit! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
When one thinks of first-generation (’55-’57) Ford Thunderbirds, an image reminiscent of a furtive Suzanne Somers piloting a white ’56 in the movie American Graffiti comes to mind or perhaps one of Amos Minter’s magnificent restorations placed under the… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1967 Porsche 912
I rarely say this about Porsches any more, but this 1967 912 looks like a decent deal as a no-reserve example that isn’t a total rot bucket. The 912 is a California car that does still run, although the… more»
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Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16
Some classic cars have names that roll easily and almost seductively off the tongue, while others have been blessed with names that roll off the tongue like, well…a brick. The Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 Cosworth undoubtedly fits into the… more»
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Under 50K Miles: 1957 Porsche Speedster
This 1957 Porsche Speedster is a low-mileage specimen that’s enjoyed a colorful history at the hands of amateur racers and Porsche collectors alike. It’s lacking several key original details, such as its matching-numbers engine, but the clear lineage of… more»
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Dirty Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Time marches on, and sometimes it marches right across a classic car leaving plenty of damage in its wake. That is the case with this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, but it is definitely a car that could be restored. Below… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1981 Corvette isn’t perfect, but it appears to be tidy and solid enough to be used as either a daily driver or as a great car to just get out on the open road for a spot of… more»
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Sweet Survivor: 1966 Porsche 912
This 1966 Porsche 912 is said to be a California survivor that remains highly original and is accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Though the listing doesn’t confirm whether the paint is original, many other details seem to… more»
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30 Years Stored: 1970 Triumph GT6+
This 1970 Triumph GT6+ model is fresh out of 30 years of storage and looks to be surviving quite nicely. This is otherwise known as a MKII GT6, which benefited from numerous suspension upgrades after the first generation models… more»
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Rare Oddity: 1981 Dodge DeTomaso
With only 619 editions produced in their last year of being offered, this 1981 Dodge DeTomaso is a pretty rare ride. It can be found here on craigslist in Ringgold, Georgia, about 20 miles southeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1960 Triumph TR3A
The seller has already done some of the work on this gray 1960 Triumph TR3A as it is a running, driving and stopping find! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where bidders have moved the price up to… more»
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Affordable Classic? 1980 Triumph TR7
I’ve noticed in the last few years that the much-maligned Triumph TR7 has finally approached collectible status. One of the things that are universally felt by enthusiasts is that TR7 build quality got better as time went on and… more»
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Take Me Home! 1953 MG TD Barn Find
It’s been almost sad to watch MG T-Series values drop as the folks that loved them when they were younger (both the cars and the people) age out of the collector vehicle market. On the other hand, that drop… more»
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Sold Due to Roads: 1997 Dodge Viper GTS
This 1997 Dodge Viper GTS coupe is a low-mileage example that is being offered by the second owner with under 30,000 original miles. The solid-color GTS, meaning it has no stripes going down the center of the body, looks… more»
