To many people, the 1990s represented the last full decade where automotive manufacturers and aftermarket customizers treated vehicles as something more than A to B appliances, though one could easily argue that the shift towards the mundane began midway… more»
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Less Than 6k KMs: 1988 Porsche 911 Club Sport
The Porsche 911 Club Sport is one of those models that may seem hard to justify the price premium for considering what the tweaks from the factory amounted to. However, there’s more at work here than just a decal,… more»
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Boosted Coupe: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Did you ever have a car that lingers in your mind, making you feel almost guilty you’ve never owned one? I imagine it’s not dissimilar from folks who wish they traveled more, or experimented with different food types rather… more»
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Baby Ferrari: 1967 Fiat Dino Coupe
The Fiat Dino is one of those rare classic cars that allow you to potentially get in for a reasonable price with a good chance at seeing your investments pay off. Of course, the opportunity to drive a sensuous… more»
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Battered Time Machine: 1981 Delorean DMC-12
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»
