When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company. At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 BMW 2002
The seller of this 1975 BMW 2002 recently purchased it from its original owner. It had been parked for approximately ten years, so it had to be serviced, but it now runs and drives as it should. It’s a… more»
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1 of 700! 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo
Boosting its sporting image, Fiat graced the Spider 2000 with an optional turbocharger for model year 1981. This 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo in Berkeley, California seeks a new owner after recently losing its indoor storage location. Check out… more»
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Sunroof Turbo Coupe: 1979 Porsche 930
Is there ever a car you wish you could pull the trigger on, even if it’s well outside your budget? For me, the Porsche 930 is solidly in that category, not so much because I want to own a… more»
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32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB
A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door. The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers. The comments left by readers indicate that… more»
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Original L76: No Reserve 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Some classics leave potential buyers with tough decisions to make. That might be the case with this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Mechanically, it’s a no-brainer, because this car retains its potent numbers-matching L76 version of the 327ci V8. Therefore,… more»
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Out in the Woods: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was the little brother (or sister) to the 300SL and was built in Germany between 1955 and 1963. It was a 2-door roadster (a convertible available with an optional removable hardtop) with a just twist of… more»
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The Junkyard Collection: 1964 Iso Grifo A3/L Spider Prototype
I covered this Iso prototype briefly in an article on the cars of the Rudi Klein “Junkyard” collection, but Araknid78 isolated this tip for us, and I’m a sucker for these weird exotics, so here we go again. This… more»
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Ophelia Viola Supercar: 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
To understand supercars, you need to factor in a few different qualities to fully grasp why some fly higher than others. While limited production and scorching performance are both two key ingredients, there’s other less tangible qualities that cause… more»
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Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven
Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it. The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»
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No Reserve LT-1: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The LT-1 version of Chevrolet’s iconic small-block V8 was one of the most expensive options offered on the 1970 Corvette. However, it provided some distinct advantages over the big-block alternative. With less weight hanging over the front axle, cars… more»
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1-of-3: 1982 Guanci SJJ Prototype
Many individuals dream of attaching their name to a car company, but few achieve their ambition. The path to fruition is littered with pitfalls and has seen individuals like John DeLorean and Preston Tucker fall short of their lofty… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Almost any C2 Corvette will attract interest when it hits the market, but when a seller lists one with No Reserve, there is a fair chance that the action will be intense. Such is the case with this 1965… more»
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Long-Door Project: 1954 Triumph TR2
In my teenage years, my life goal was to own a fleet of small British and Italian cars; because life is whimsical, however, I now have a fleet of American cars instead. Despite the chasm between my young dreams… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mk II
The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
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No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
