Sitting in this garage is what many people believe to be the forgotten hero of the 1980s Porsche range. The 944 Turbo combined muscular looks, impressive handling, and an engine that provided neck-snapping acceleration. Our feature car is a… more»
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Package Deal: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo Projects
Do you ever notice that some cars are perpetually in a project state? I feel like we see the turbocharged Porsche 924 looking like this sorry car here on a flatbed far more often than we see one sitting… more»
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Ford-Powered Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Like a life-sized Hot Wheels car, the DeTomaso Pantera can make grown adults say things like “Vroom! Vroom!” and “Try and catch me, copper!” The Italian-bodied mid-engine exotic boasts what might be called an advantage over other Italian supercars: … more»
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BF Auction: 2005 Porsche Boxster
After helping the seller find new homes for the classic cars parked in her barn, Deborah hopes to find a good home for this 2005 Porsche Boxster with a Barn Finds Reader. While it’s newer than we typically list,… more»
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Three Owners: 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Plexiglass
There’s rare, and then there’s rare. To Americans accustomed to production numbers of 1350 Mustang Boss 429s and 2326 AMC Rebel “The Machines”, a population of 385 copies feels infinitesimal. The larger set of 365 GTB/4s amounted to only… more»
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Buried Alive: 1962 MG MGA Mk II
The MGA was a successful sports car built by MG between 1955 and 1962. Several variants were produced including this Mk II from 1962 (total production exceeded 101,000 units). This example is a project covered up by its parts… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1960s produced its share of American classics featuring iconic styling. However, few are probably more instantly recognizable than the 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. A one-year-only model, the Split Window has become one of the most desirable classics… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1969 Datsun Sports 2000
The Sports 2000 was another name for the Datsun Fairlady (as it was sold in Japan). It began as a roadster with a 1500cc engine, moved up to 1600cc, and then settled at 2000cc between 1968 and 1970. They… more»
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Dry Stored Stage 2: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
While prices for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsche automobiles are approaching those of used Learjets, Porsche made a lot of other Porsches that have seen their share of attention as collectibles in the past decade. One of the more… more»
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No Reserve Slick Top: 1978 Porsche 911SC
There’s a mild obsession in some car communities over the term, “slick top.” As you might deduct, this is in reference to the fact that the car does not have a sunroof, and of course, there’s all sorts of… more»
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Rare Sports Car: 1960s Elva Courier Coupe
Elva Engineering was an English builder of sports and racing cars. The Courier was one of their core products and the autos relied on MG as its source for chassis components and drivetrains. A roadster came first in 1958,… more»
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The Last Testarossa: 1996 Ferrari F512M
We often forget that the classic Ferrari Testarossa was, in many ways, a mass produced Ferrari if there ever was one. When Testarossa production ended, almost 10,000 cars had been produced. With its long lifespan relative to other Ferrari… more»
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Consequences of Going Under Cover: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While we have a lot of fun here at Barn Finds writing up all of these neat old classic vehicles, sometimes you run across a car that makes you want to cry. It just hurts to see a vehicle… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type is one of the more fascinating vehicles from the classic scene. Even rough and rusty examples command impressive prices, while pristine examples can be six-figure vehicles. This 1967 E-Type is a survivor, and while it would… more»
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Road Ready: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Gasser
Hiding in this garage is a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Gasser. It had occupied the same spot since its racing days ended in 1985. However, the seller recently revived it, returning the car to a roadworthy state while preserving… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project
The most major news for the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette regarding engine availability was actually in the small-block department, as this was the year the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches. However, the more coveted excitement remained with the big… more»
