By the mid-1960s, the Italian coachbuilders perfected their art to the extent that they seemingly dropped their pencils and said, “We can’t do any better than this!” That’s an exaggeration, of course, but considering that both the Fiat 124… more»
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Same Family For 40 Years: 1964 Triumph TR4
This cherry red 1964 Triumph TR4 has been in the same family for over 40 years! It’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Durand, Illinois. It looks like the family took great care of their European… more»
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90s Custom:1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
As a car enthusiast, nostalgia is a powerful influence when I think about what vehicles are on my bucket list. I don’t have much interest in the new vehicles made after the middle 2000s, and have a great amount… more»
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Swan Song: 1980 MGB Limited Edition Roadster
This is the story of when Limited doesn’t really mean limited, and the tale comes to us courtesy of British Leyland. As sales of the aging MGB began to sputter in the late 1970s, BL’s marketing department concocted a… more»
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Rare Kit Car: 1969 Behrens Convertible
I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location… more»
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Running Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Even though the Ford Thunderbird started out in the mid-fifties as a sporty two-seater, it quickly grew to accommodate additional passengers and became billed as a personal luxury car. After ten successful generations followed by a five-year absence from… more»
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Turbo-Look Cab: 1987 Porsche 911
If you’re going to go hunting for a desirable Porsche 911, starting with one featuring Turbo-inspired bodywork is a good choice. While there are numerous cases of cars being scoffed at when they attempt to resemble a high horsepower… more»
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The Coolest Neoclassic? 1966 Excalibur “SS” Series I
Famed Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was probably responsible for at least one car you think is stylish. The Studebaker GT Hawk, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeepster, and even the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bear his stamp. He also created the coolest… more»
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Chevy V8 Power! 1972 Triumph Stag Convertible
Triumph’s Stag (1970-78) competed with touring cars like the Mercedes SL, offering seating for four and a V8 engine beneath its long bonnet. Built solely as convertibles, US Stags gained a targa bar to meet safety requirements in “the… more»
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Requires Assembly: 1969 MGC Project
We cover MGBs out the wazoo. As for its more muscular sibling, the MGC, not so much so. Today’s 1969 MGC discovery is a project car that will require assembly, but much good restoration work has already occurred. Hailing… more»
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31K Mile? 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The E-Type is arguably one of the most sleek and stunning cars to be introduced during the ’70s. Its long nose and big wheels scream fashion and esteem. It was also quick and functional. This roadster example is said… more»
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Rare 1992 Aston Martin Virage
Only 93 Aston Martin Virages were said to be imported to the United States in 1992. Aston Martin is known for making limited runs of their vehicles, likely to drive up value. The company makes stunning performance vehicles with… more»
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5.0 V8 Powered 1986 TVR 280i
Arguably one of the least British-looking British cars, the 1986 TVR 280i is a very boxy sports car with perfectly ’80s styling. It seems that only 980 280is were produced from 1984-1987 making this car fairly rare. The example… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Porsche 911 6-Speed
We find ourselves in a bit of a pickle! After purchasing and thoroughly enjoying a Porsche Boxster, we decided to buy a water-cooled Porsche 911. Well, we found a fantastic low-mileage example, but a new project car is on its… more»
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9,369 Mile Drop Top: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the many positives about being a Corvette enthusiast is that, if you wait long enough, the perfect car will come along. Perfect for some may mean the correct engine and transmission options. Others wait around for the… more»
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Barn Find? 1964 Triumph TR4 with Surrey Top
The British motor industry didn’t buy into planned obsolescence like we did here in America. Whether the term was coined by Brooks Stevens or Alfred Sloan or someone in between, Standard-Triumph and its competing brands did the opposite, making… more»
