Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its Vega subcompact from 1971 to 1977. But only about 3,500 of them will likely ever be considered collectible. That small group is the high-performance Cosworth Vega produced only in 1975… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
While taking on an unfinished vehicle restoration project can seem daunting, having one that’ll make you proud when it’s completed, along with the joy of displaying it at car shows, will make it worth the effort., especially if a… more»
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Parked Thirty Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Coupe
What’s your favorite Z-car? Do you like early 240s? The cushy 280ZX? Or is the very most modern Z Performance more up your alley? Every car has its fans, and it looks like this 1978 Datsun 280Z coupe here… more»
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Original L82/4-Speed: No Reserve 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
There are many reasons to like this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. From its desirable drivetrain combination to its low odometer reading and the long list of factory options, it possesses something that will appeal to almost any taste. However, it… more»
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Best In The World? 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
For the most part, I never actually see the vehicles I write about here on Barn Finds, but I am actually going to get up close and personal with this 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series VI Pinin Farina… more»
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Aftermarket Convertible Conversion! 1961 DKW F11 Roadster
“A riddle inside an enigma”, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, describes this obscure but charming automobile, further distinguished by an aftermarket roadster conversion. DKW was still trying to sell two-stroke motor’d sedans in 1965, long past the technology’s “sell by”… more»
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Babied Since New: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
The seller of this three-owner 1994 Ford Taurus SHO says it’s been babied since it was new and has just under 60,000 miles. For a car over three decades old, that isn’t a lot of driving fun for a… more»
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Rare Two-Tone: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette With 19k Original Miles
Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and some stand scrutiny better than others. This 1985 Chevrolet Corvette features a paint combination that was only chosen by around 5% of buyers, but that is the tip of… more»
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1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82 With 38K Miles
What to make of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette? It looks different coming than it does going. Well, that’s because 1973 was a challenging year for the automotive scene in the U.S. Not only were emission control standards tightening, but… more»
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Rare 1965 Morgan Plus Four Super Sports
I remember when I was waiting for the school bus on cold winter mornings, a gentleman in Irish cloth cap would roar by in his topless Jaguar XK120, his face as red as a beet. This is the other… more»
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McLaren Replica: 1980 Manta Mirage
The seller refers to this car as a McLaren in his description, and while you first scoff at that comparison, he’s not that far off. The Manta Mirage, as it is rightfully called, is one of the more compelling… more»
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Desirable Carbureted Model: 1984 Ferrari 512 BB
When it comes to Ferraris, there’s always a model in the lineup that is the car to have. The one that all the Ferrari VIPs get a heads-up is coming before it’s ever released for public sale. And while… more»
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1 Family Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This is a great story of a classic sports car that was well-loved from one generation to the next. Of all the vintage sports models we cover, the original Nissan / Datsun Z-car seems to be the one that… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1959 Porsche 356 1600 Super
Survivor cars are among the most special and desirable classics ever to come up for sale. We all know why – getting the chance to see a car in its original form, undisturbed by overly-ambitious restorations or modifications that… more»
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Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car
Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»
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Original Fuelie? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the greatest challenges with the classic scene is determining whether a particular car is the real deal. The market is flooded with tributes and clones, and it sometimes takes a keen eye to separate a genuinely desirable… more»
