The 1971 Chevy Corvette saw few changes over the 1970 model. The engines had been detuned a tad to run on lower octane fuel, so the standard 350 cubic inch V8 was down 20 horsepower, for example. This 1971… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
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Numbers Matching Supercar: 1969 Maserati Ghibli
Among the legions of high-powered sports and GT models emerging from Italy in the 60s and 70s, the Maserati Ghibli was a bit of a dinosaur. First of all, it was a large car compared to other sports models,… more»
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Make An Offer: 1987 Porsche 924S
Not every Porsche needs to be a six-figure air-cooled 911 to be interesting. The 924S has developed a following of its own by combining Porsche balance with the 944’s 2.5-liter powertrain in a lighter, narrower body. This 1987 Porsche… more»
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Dual Quads! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
In terms of performance, 1971 is often considered the last hurrah of the C3 era of the Chevrolet Corvette, as it was the final year the mighty LS6 remained on the engine roster. The seller doesn’t indicate which powerplant… more»
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Small Screen Star? 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re no strangers to cars with celebrity histories at Barn Finds, although some withstand close scrutiny better than others. Take this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. The plate alone tells the story, with the seller stating that the car was used… more»
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1 of 264: 1996 VW Golf Harlequin
Older automobiles that show mismatched colors across different panels are often the result of damaged sheet metal being replaced with pieces from another vehicle, sometimes sourced from a salvage yard, or a customized exterior envisioned by someone who appreciates… more»
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Turbocharged Rarity: 1987 Plymouth Colt Turbo
The concept of captive imports is a business strategy that many of Detroit’s automakers employed beginning in the 1970s, but Chrysler seemed to been the dominant force among the Big 3 in importing Japanese products to America. Some of… more»
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1 of 30 Made? 1990 Dodge Shadow Competition Package
There are cars that appear seemingly out of no where and knock your socks right off – and this is one of them. The Dodge Shadow, that humble, entry-level rental car built for the masses, apparently had the option… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler With 6k Original Miles!
When manufacturers create “halo” models, the aim isn’t to sell hundreds of thousands of vehicles. They are designed to catch the public’s eye, luring potential buyers into showrooms to purchase more mundane models that generate better profits. Plymouth rode… more»
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reading the listing for this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible suggests that the word “compromise” may not form part of the seller’s vocabulary. They purchased the car twenty-seven years ago, following a fourteen-year search to locate a Red-on-Red C3. They… more»
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Abandoned 90s Sports Car: 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. There are certain vehicles that seemingly always avoid becoming project cars, but no single model is infallible. Heck, we’ve seen Mustang Cobras, Porsche 911s, various Ferraris, and many others in various states of… more»
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Jackson Racing Upgrades: 1978 Honda Civic CVCC
One thing we can all agree on whether we fancy Camaros or Civics is that period upgrades are cool as heck. Really, any car that was modified in-period and survives to this day with modifications that are otherwise near… more»
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Very Nice Tribute: 1974 Austin Mini Cooper S
For a long time, I thought I was going to buy an original Austin Mini Cooper, but that’s probably never going to happen. Still, I should have bought that $800 Countryman that just needed its wood refinished. What we… more»
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Turbocharged Tribute: 1977 Pinto Pangra
UPDATE – Firemedic2714 just let us know that the seller has reduced their asking price on this oddball Pinto! There wasn’t a lot special about the 1971 to 1980 Ford Pinto – until Huntington Ford in Arcadia, California, created… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Project
One of the challenges with a project build is knowing where to start. However, life might be easier with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. It runs and drives, and the owner includes a range of new parts to give the… more»
