The TD was part of MG’s T-Type sports car lineup built from 1936 to 1955, with Its run between 1950 and 1953. The seller has a kit car replica that’s been in a barn for the past 20 years…. more»
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Only 10K Miles! 1997 Jaguar XK8
You won’t find a lot of 1997 anythings here on Barn Finds and definitely not Jaguars such as this XK8 coupe. But why not? Yeah, yeah, it’s not a barn find but it is getting old, twenty-seven years… more»
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1,468 Mile 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed
If you are going to sell a car, this seller’s ad for this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is an example of putting your best foot forward. This car is for sale on eBay and the seller does a great job… more»
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44k Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo
Ford Australia enjoyed a healthy export agreement with its South African counterpart during the early 1970s, with that country warmly embracing the ute and GT variants of its Falcon range. Once that market dried up, the Antipodean manufacturer searched… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Tackling another person’s unfinished project can sometimes be daunting, especially if question marks are hanging over the quality of potential panel and rust repairs. However, this 1972 Corvette Convertible shows no sign that it hides nasty surprises. The seller… more»
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Modern Classic: 2001 Honda S2000 With 18k Original Miles
Some cars are destined to be classics from the moment they hit the showroom floor. Such is the case with the 2001 Honda S2000. The company took the basic concept of the traditional two-seat sports car and by applying… more»
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Nearly Forgotten: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe
Tony Primo hits us up with another great tip, this one on a 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe survivor. I am not encouraging you to buy this car by doing this write-up. I am asking, instead, that you make room… more»
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LT-1 Restomod: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While many enthusiasts prefer to see desirable classics like the C2 Corvette original and unmolested, many also embrace the concept of a well-executed Restomod. This 1964 Corvette Convertible fits into the second category, with its updated mechanical components promising… more»
BF Exclusive: 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK III
In the world of British roadsters, the Triumph Spitfire was a massive success, staying in production for over 18 years. Later examples are the most common here in the States, with 1500s making up the bulk of production. Examples like… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun 280ZX received mixed reviews upon its 1979 release. Some people expressed disappointment that it was no longer what they considered to be a sports car, while others appreciated the increased comfort that transformed the car into a… more»
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One Owner, Low Miles: 1974 Jaguar E-Type V12
Jaguar gave its groundbreaking XKE a final update in 1971, imposing both excitement and trouble upon its devotees. This revision dealt with the creeping horsepower suppression that hounded all carmakers in the 1970s, but it also transformed the car… more»
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Craigslist Find: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Project
We have covered a lot of E-Types on Barn Finds, coupes, and roadsters alike, and the one commonality I have noticed is that they’re all projects just like this Katonah, New York resident. While I find that somewhat surprising,… more»
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One-Owner Wedge: 1979 Triumph TR7
The Triumph TR7 was introduced in 1975 as the successor of the TR6. It’s interesting “wedge” design was marketed as “the shape of things to come” and it looked a lot like a hunk of cheese. Both coupes and… more»
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Stored 50+ Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car” was largely unchanged for 1959 having received quad headlights the year before. Sales flirted with the 10,000-unit mark for the first time after surpassing 9,000 in 1958. The 283 cubic inch V8 remained the only engine,… more»
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Not a Stutz: 1981 Blakely Bearcat S
Dick Blakely dove into the kit car business well after the full bloom of the trend had put many a kit car into many a garage already. He was an active oval racer, and particularly fond of the Lotus… more»
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Storage Lien Find: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Once upon a time, a car owner parked a 1988 Corvette in a storage unit and left it there for 24 years. When the bill came due, they walked away from the car and the car was purchased through… more»
