It is often essential to carefully scrutinize listing images to determine whether a classic is all the seller suggests. Such is the case with this 1979 Toyota Celica Supra. It features a fresh motor under the hood and appears… more»
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Exotic Tribute: 1971 Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a replica of an expensive or otherwise hard-to-find exotic car is either a complete disaster or one of the more compelling ways to own a vehicle most of us would… more»
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No Reserve, Low Miles, Ultra-rare: 2001 Qvale Mangusta
The genesis of the Qvale Mangusta had nothing to do with Kjell Qvale. In fact, it was inspired by Giordano Casarini, an engineer at Maserati, who had seen a 1990s TVR Griffith during a trip to the UK. Meanwhile,… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1980 Fiat Spider 2000
We see an incredibly diverse selection of classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I know we have a passionate group of readers drawn to small European sports cars. If you share those feelings, this 1980 Fiat Spider… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible
Some classics tick so many of the “right” boxes that it is seemingly impossible to identify a single greatest attribute. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a prime example deserving a close look. The seller recently revived it following… more»
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Nut and Bolt Restoration: 1988 BMW M3
Taking a car that is already worth a considerable amount in stock form and then modifying it extensively is a bold choice. The E30-chassis BMW M3 is one of the more desirable homologation cars to come out of the… more»
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Matching-Numbers 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 396
Back when I was a student in the mid-1990s, my high school hosted the Class D track-and-field state finals, and we track runners had to help run the event. In a best-case-scenario situation, I ended up showing people where… more»
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Best Offer Project! 1961 Jaguar XK150
The XK150 was the final iteration of the classic Jaguar XK series, which began with the XK120 in 1948. By 1961, Jaguar was about to introduce the E-Type and set the world on its ear again, but before that… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1973 Datsun 240Z
A project car can either motivate you to keep working towards the finish line or become a millstone around your neck. I have lived this life, many times, and the decision to keep pushing on is one of the… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 2006 Pontiac GTO
There are legions of criminally underappreciated cars in our midst, and their lack of popularity has little to do with their engineering. No, we have discounted truly great vehicles on the basis of styling. The 996-era Porsche 911 is… more»
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Barn Find! 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster
This 1957 MGA roadster was purchased by its previous owner in 1980. Five years later, the car was rewired and given new brakes and exterior lights. But since then, it has been sidelined in the owner’s garage. Now located… more»
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Need a Donor or Project? Stash of Rusty Gold
If you’re in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, California, you may want to get hold of this seller. He (Dan) has at least 17 cars and trucks sitting out in a field and rusting away. We’re told he’s “testing… more»
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Chrome Bumper Swan Song: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation (aka C3) of the Chevrolet Corvette was born in 1968, patterned after a Mako Shark. It proved popular enough to stick around through 1982 before the next redesign. The 1973 versions are noted for being the… more»
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Worth Importing? 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
The Corvette ZR-1 is a vehicle you can find with relative ease in the United States. However, there’s a case to be made for importing this example from Vancouver, BC if you happen to live in the upper reaches… more»
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Widebody Rarity: 2001 Renault Clio V6 Sport
One of the more entertaining aspects of our hobby is when a car comes along that represents a point when manufacturers were far less cautious. These days, most cars are safely sanitized for consumer use, even the most hairy… more»
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Brazilian Beauty: 1981 Puma GTI
Here’s an unusual coupe that’ll likely get plenty of attention at car shows, and one you probably won’t have any competition for while displaying. Puma was the vision of a Brazilian immigrant named Rino Malzoni, who was born in… more»
