By most measures, Standard Motor Company was late to the sports car niche. Vauxhall’s 1910 C-10 – dubbed the “Prince Henry” – is considered to be Britain’s first sports car; MG and Morgan were born making sports cars; Jaguar… more»
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Pint-Size Project: No Reserve 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Variety is the spice of life, and you certainly can’t say that you don’t get that at Barn Finds. We see plenty of desirable muscle and pony cars crossing our desks, but this 1951 Crosley Super Sport sits at… more»
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Parked in ’77: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
If this 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster proves nothing else, it demonstrates that rummaging around in sheds and barns can unearth automotive gold. A previous owner placed it into storage in 1977, and it has just emerged into the light… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1985 Honda Prelude
When Honda unveiled the S600 and proudly proclaimed that it believed its motorcycle successes would translate to automobile production, many people giggled quietly. After all, it was hard to take the company seriously when you assessed its offerings at… more»
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Rare Beauty: 1969 MGC Roadster
The MGC was one car when it was launched in 1967. But it is another car altogether today. The physical aspects of this transformation are rooted in modern cures for the many complaints about handling and heaviness when the… more»
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Sebring Winner: 1952 Crosley Super Sport
Some people believe that the Corvette was America’s first post-war sports car, but the title actually belongs to a lesser-known and very small machine. The Crosley Hot Shot predated the Corvette by a few years and, believe it or… more»
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Summer and Winter Combo: Daimler V8 and Fiat 1200
This is an intriguing package deal. Normally, when we see two or more vehicles come up for grabs in the same listing, there’s a theme to the offering. One running car plus a parts car, or a collection of… more»
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Matching Numbers and Meissen Blue: 1959 Porsche 356
Every now and again, we have to remind ourselves that collector cars were not always considered items of extreme value. They were old, used vehicles that got passed around, much like the modern-day Boxster and Mustang. Not only were… more»
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Desert Patina: 1976 BMW 2002
I try to keep up with auction results, but it’s near impossible to track every model across the multiple auction platforms that exist these days. The BMW 2002 Tii is a model I had incorrectly assumed had settled back… more»
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Greenwood Kit: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Customization plays a large role in the classic scene, with upgrades ranging from mild to wild. The 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 probably didn’t need much help to make a statement, but this car’s former owner added a Greenwood Body… more»
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Rebuilt AW11: 1989 Toyota MR2
A first-generation Toyota MR2 always gets attention, but this 1989 example listed on craigslist brings a slightly different angle. Located with a clean title and showing just 1,000 miles on the odometer, the seller describes it as a fully… more»
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Project with Rebuilt Engine: 1970 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
In 1963, after Fiat’s wildly popular 600 series had sold more than 1.5 million copies, Dante Giacosa – the company’s chief engineer – was ready to introduce its encore, the 850. The first body style was the sedan, designed… more»
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Stored 10 Years: 1970 Porsche 914
Oftentimes, on this website and others like it, we lament the fact that owners of long-stored project cars don’t decide soon enough to sell them on when progress stalls. In the case of this 1970 Porsche 914, the seller… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Subaru XT
Subaru has a history of developing cars in Japan for the global market. However, the XT broke that mold, with the North American market the primary focus. With an emphasis on advanced aerodynamics, the XT was anything but a… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Porsche 914
As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»
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Forgotten Fixed Head Coupe: 1972 Jaguar E-Type
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, a phrase that carries particular weight in the collector car community. The meaning of this phrase basically boils down to the fact that good intentions are meaningless without a supporting… more»
