Damaged exotic or other high-end collector cars are always so strange to me, with their battle scars seemingly not real when you consider how rarely you see such vehicles damaged. Take this 1981 DeLoren DMC12, which features a right-rear… more»
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Yard Find: 1966 Jaguar E-Type
What is it about Jaguar’s classic E-Type that so many of them end up as barn finds? It seems to me that we see more than our fair share of these cars in condition like this one, a 2+2… more»
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Miata Fighter: 1990 Lotus Elan M100
While it is very different from the original Elan, the fascinating Lotus Elan M100 is an impressive feat in engineering and development. This 1990 Lotus Elan that Barn Finds reader Roger found here on Craigslist is a quality example… more»
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Perfect Home Project: 1951 MG TD Mk II Competition
When the MG TD was released to the world in 1950, there were many positive reviews from the motoring press, especially surrounding the significant improvements in the ride comfort that the car displayed compared to its predecessors. MG enthusiasts… more»
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Survivor 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
It’s nearly impossible to look at the first-generation Toyota Celica and find it anything other than lovely. If you’re a skeptic of this lovely little Japanese sports car, this immaculate 1977 Celica GT Liftback that is here on eBay… more»
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Angry Rabbit: 1982 Volkswagen With 401 HP!
With the MK1 Rabbit, Volkswagen adapted to a rapidly changing compact vehicle market – after all, the MK1 was the successor to the original Volkswagen Beetle. The model remains a staple in Volkswagen’s history due to its delightful styling,… more»
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36k-Mile Survivor: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
Sometimes, the namesake of an exciting vehicle ends up recycled for use on a much less endearing model. The Dodge Charger based on Chrysler’s front-wheel drive L platform is an example of this, although not an overly egregious one…. more»
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Sweet Turbo Brick: 1988 Volvo 740
A few days ago, I came across a junked Volvo 740 Turbo. It was one of those moments where I became instantly interested in a car I knew and loved but had forgotten existed, sort of like re-listening to… more»
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Sequential Shelbys: #130 and #131 Dodge Omni GLHS
Owning assembly line siblings – effectively, two cars built one after the other – is one of the more unusual automotive hat tricks that few enthusiasts pull off. We’ve seen it in the not-too-distant path with a pair of… more»
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Battle Scars Preserved: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
There’s an epidemic affecting the collector car hobby. These days, in the pursuit to have the best and be the first, history is quickly stripped away in the interest of cashing in at Amelia Island or Pebble Beach. While… more»
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British V8 Classic: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
When the wedge-shaped Triumph TR7 was introduced, there was a certain level of disappointment both amongst the motoring press, and the buying public. Where most had been expecting the car to appear as a convertible, the car that emerged… more»
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Rare Brit: 1969 MGC Roadster
Introduced to the motoring public in 1967, the MGC only remained in production for less than two years. It was initially touted as a replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000, but it received enough bad press and reviews when launched… more»
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Cheap Roadster: 1964 Datsun Roadster 1500 Project
Datsun’s Roadster models are tiny, yet elegant convertibles, but unfortunately, rust issues have claimed countless examples throughout the years. Despite having a handful of issues that deem it a project, this 1964 Datsun Roadster that Barn Finds reader Andria… more»
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Summer Fun: 1954 MG TF
If you have the desire to get your hands on an iconic British sports car project, then this 1954 MG TF might be a car that is worth considering. It appears to be largely complete, and some of the… more»
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Preserved 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Spider
When I think of what it means to preserve a classic car, this Alfa Romeo is the perfect example of what I think of. When it was found, it had been parked for a number of years and wasn’t… more»
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Garage Find 1936 Bentley Sells for Huge Amount!
What makes a car sell at auction for over double its high estimate? Take an ultra-rare car with a great story, add a one-owner history for the past sixty years, hide the car in a garage for several decades,… more»
