After a horrific accident in 1976, Niki Lauda managed a comeback that landed him in a Brabham-Alfa Romeo F1 car sponsored by Parmalat. It was 1978. The car was powered by an Alfa flat-12 and raced to limited success…. more»
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Major Restoration: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1964 Coupe demonstrates the ongoing popularity of Chevrolet’s C2 Corvette. It requires a restoration that will involve dismantling the car to the last nut and bolt, although it seems there are people willing to tackle this build. It… more»
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Widebody Slantnose: 1982 Porsche 911
There are few things more exciting than seeing a dusty sports car in a garage. Of course, any of you who have found yourselves short on time to drive your classic or vintage vehicle may find that it gets… more»
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Could Be A Bargain! 1968 MGC GT Project
The owner of this relatively rare 1968 MGC-GT doesn’t want to waste a lot of words in his Craigslist post from Clackamas, Oregon (near Portland). “1968 MGC GT, $4950.00, runs good, been sitting, needs paint.” We further learn it… more»
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Six Figure Build: Lamborghini Countach Replica
Over the last few years, we have seen Lamborghini Countach prices rise significantly. These were never cheap cars to buy, but as an iconic 1980s performance vehicle, it was somewhat inevitable that prices would begin a dramatic upswing. That… more»
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Desiccated Survivor: 1950 MG TD
One constant theme you detect when reading about the many cars profiled on the pages of Barn Finds is that bargains are available if you are the least bit handy in your garage. Most of the vehicles featured are… more»
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Ferrari BB 512 Boxer Replica: Corson Kit Car
It seems like there’s a rash of replicas and kit cars coming out of the woodwork, reminding us just how many aftermarket companies sprung up in the 80s to create the (affordable) supercar of your dreams. Ferrari and Lamborghini… more»
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Factory Talbot Yellow: 1977 Porsche 911
This strikes me as a rare opportunity in the air-cooled Porsche world. The asking price on this 1977 Porsche 911 doesn’t seem terrible, especially considering the specs. This is a factory sunroof delete model that left the showroom wearing… more»
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Still Attainable: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
There are a handful of classic cars that seem to define trends in the larger vintage vehicle market. For instance, most every vintage Alfa Romeo is a highly sought-after vehicle, owing to the brand’s racing lineage and ability to… more»
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Runs, Drives, and Stops: 1975 Triumph TR6
When I was a teenager back in the mid-’90s, I had big plans to own a Triumph someday, preferably a TR2. As way leads onto way, I ended up behind the wheel of a variety of American ’50s, ’60s,… more»
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BF Auction: 1995 BMW M3 Coupe
With values of BMW’s E30 M3 at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that the values of later E36 M3s are also rising. Aficionados overlooked the E36 for a long time, but it is a great car, and in… more»
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Desirable Manual Transmission: 1979 Porsche 928
The Porsche 928 is perhaps the best compromise between a sports car and a true grand tourer. The interior is spacious (for what is essentially a two seater, even though there’s a barely usable back seat), the V8 provides… more»
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34k Miles? 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
We seem to run across quite a few interesting VW Beetles here at Barn Finds, from well-preserved survivors to wild customs, and just about everything in between. However, Karmann Ghia sightings are less frequent, and our thanks go out… more»
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Award Winner: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
Some classics are the subject of wild seller claims that don’t stand close scrutiny. However, when the vehicle is a Chevrolet Corvette that has received NCRS Top Flight and Bloomington Gold Certification, you know that you are dealing with… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Toyota Celica Sport Coupe Notchback
Hatchback, or Notchback, that is the question: whether ’til nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of opening a hatchback or lifting a trunk lid… to misquote Bill Shakespeare, who I’m sure would have been a… more»
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BF Auction: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed
It seems the fourth generation of Corvettes is finally gaining the respect they deserve, as there is far more interest and support for these cars than there has been in a decade. Now that we’ve gotten to try this… more»
