Rolling off the production line in 1966, this Alpine was a Series V version, which remained in production from 1965 until 1968. With only 19,122 vehicles built for worldwide distribution during Series V production, the Series V represents one… more»
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No Reserve Giant Killer: 1971 Lancia Fulvia
That a car as small as the Lancia Fulvia could achieve international rallying success, including an outright win in the Monte Carlo Rally by nearly 11 minutes, is a testament to the strength and performance that Lancia was able… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1972 MG Midget
The MG Midget is about as pure a sports car as you can get. It’s small, lightweight and fun to toss around. They are also fairly affordable to buy and own, but finding a rust free example isn’t as… more»
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First Four-Wheeler: 1940 Morgan 4-4
We’re accustomed to seeing the iconic Morgan +4 come up for sale, as its general shape has remained the same for decades, much like the ubiquitous VW Beetle. This is a much earlier – and less often spotted –… more»
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Rusty Bathtub: 1959 Porsche 356
Our friends at the mysterious California yard that is stockpiled with wrecked Porsches, Mercedes, and more have listed yet another carcass for sale. This time, it’s a 1959 Porsche 356 “A” coupe that took a hard hit to the… more»
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Gray Market Field Find! 1981 Mercedes 280SL
Barn Finds reader Sean S. sent in these photos of a long-forgotten R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz 280SL, parked on a farm in Georgia many years ago. It’s a desirable Euro-spec car, complete with a manual transmission, crank windows, and glass headlights, but… more»
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Flat Rad: 1953 Morgan Plus 4
While it might look like a car built in the 1930s, this Morgan was the product of ’50s. Heck, Morgan is still building the Plus 4 and it doesn’t look much different than this one. Well, there’s one major… more»
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Incredible Survivor! 1963 Corvette Hardtop Convertible
First thought: Nice Corvette, but no one should call a repainted car a “survivor.” Well, hold on just a minute, sports fans; this car purportedly wears its elegantly buffed original Daytona Blue paint. While not called an “original” car,… more»
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1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Basement Find!
An absolutely incredible story just appeared on Facebook, courtesy of an Alfa Romeo page which shared photos of a hugely desirable 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ being extracted from a garage basement (or pit?) in Turin. The details are limited… more»
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Scrapyard Rescue: Alex Zanardi Edition Acura NSX
It may be hard to believe, but even supercars like the Acura NSX can end up in the clutches of a scrapyard. Heck, I know this better than anyone after rescuing a rare 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 from a… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
Whenever we hear a seller state that their car in nearly flawless, we tend to be extra critical, but after looking Martin K’s Daytona IROC R/T over closely we think he’s actually spot on. This has to be the… more»
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One Fast Cat: Cheetah With A 454 V8
The original Bill Thomas-designed Cheetah was a monstrous straight-line car, using a Chevy-sourced V8 power to hustle the seriously compact sports car around popular road courses of the era. Of course, its handling was always less than confidence inspiring,… more»
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Rare Drop Top: 1980 Toyota Celica GT “Sunchaser”
Maybe it’s just my imagination, but as we start to head towards Summer, we seem to be seeing more convertibles come across the desks here at Barn Finds. This little Celica is not a factory convertible, but it is… more»
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Sitting Since ’88: 1971 Jaguar XKE Roadster
When the Jaguar XKE Series 2 was introduced in 1968, the requirement to comply with ever-tightening global emissions laws resulted in the car’s 4.2-liter engine losing around 19hp. However, in Roadster form, the weight of the vehicle had dropped… more»
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Almost Perfect: 1963 Chevrolet Split-Window Corvette
For the $105,000 asking price, many buyers might appreciate more details on this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe in Erie, Colorado. Does it run? Only The Shadow knows. The listing here on eBay offers four pictures and 39 words. That’s… more»
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Solid Californian: 1972 Datsun 240Z
There probably isn’t a lot to be said about the Datsun 240Z that hasn’t already been said or written at some stage. Ignoring the comparisons to the early E-Type Jaguar, one thing that can be said about the 240Z… more»
