Classic Motorsports

Ran When Parked

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  Found in Midland, TX by Thomas Cooper. Submtted on April 29.

  Caught my eye going down the interstate. It was worth a photo anyway. »
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  Found in Lewisburg, WV by Apis Mellifera. Submtted on April 19.

  194? Jeep CJ2, stablemate with a ‘46 Taylorcraft airplane and a ‘58 MGA. »
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  Found in Lewisburg, WV by Apis Mellifera. Submtted on April 19.

  This 1958 MGA Roadster is a small airplane hanger in Lewisburg WV. The owner plans to restore it. It is parked beside a 1946 Taylorcraft airplane and a Jeep CJ2 (see other submission). »
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  Found in Dartmouth, NS by Ron_Macnab. Submtted on April 1.

  Dear Classic Motorsports, During a recent visit to the Uruguayan city of Colonia del Sacramento on the north shore of the Rio de la Plata, my wife and I explored the historic section that dates back to the days of colonization by the Portuguese and the Spanish, and which has been designated a World Heritage … »
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  Found in Knoxville, TN by Brett Melancon. Submtted on March 31.

  1958 Abarth 750 Berlina »
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  Found in Susanville, CA by Dana Loomis. Submtted on March 30.

  This reasonable-looking 2002 was seen parked behind a house near the intersection of US 395 and California A3 south of Susanville, CA on March 29, 2008. In the same yard there is another white 2002 (a ‘73-76 square tail light car) partly covered with a tarp. »
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  Found in Eagleville, CA by Dana Loomis. Submtted on March 30.

  We spotted this Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV (with cows) on March 29, 2008 on the west side of Surprise Valley Road just south of Eagleville, CA. It looks fairly complete and in decent condition except for the shortened rear end. »
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  Found in Manchester, AL by Fred. Submtted on March 31.

  Some people in town informed us, when seeing our Triumph driving around, that there was a Healey in nearby Manchester, Alabama. We paid a visit to Harley and this is what we saw. He informed us it came with a Buick engine in it. Apparently he recognized the real value in what he had received … »
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  Found in Los Molinos, CA by losmorob. Submtted on Feb. 8.

  Ghia 1500 Coupe. Located in Northern CA. Looks pretty complete. Lots of rust. Owner is looking to sell for 2000. A rare car worth saving. »
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  Found in Roanoke, VA by Shinsen774. Submtted on Feb. 5.

  MGB-GT behind Webb Motors in Roanoke, Virginia »
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  Found in Bloomington, IN by Tim Baxter. Submtted on Feb. 5.

  Multiple-time Ran When Parked submitter Andrew Ganz sent in this forlorn Alfa Romeo Giulietta: “I’m attaching two photos of a ‘62 (I think) Alfa Giulietta Spider that I found in a very rural area near Bloomington, Indiana, where I currently live. I don’t think it’s worth restoring given the value of a nice Giulietta.” We’d … »
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  Found in Prince Rupert, BC by David Wallens. Submtted on Feb. 3.

  Longtime reader Vars Smith passed along photos of this unusual VW bus: “These were taken at the Cannery outside Prince Rupert. The tour guide told us that a prior mayor had used it as his campaign vehicle when he was running for office (back in the late 60’s presumably from its artwork). Note how he … »
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  Found in Snellville, GA by David Wallens. Submtted on Jan. 31.

  Rob Kassow sent in some pics of his barn find 1970 MGB. He writes: Well, this isn’t exactly a dusty ‘62 Ferrari GTO or a Daytona Coupe in the back of a barn…it is, though, a totally original 1970 MGB with 26,900 miles on the clock in the back of a garage in Snellville, Georgia. … »
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  Found in Tulsa, OK by rconlon. Submtted on Jan. 31.

  Toby Smith saw this car near Tulsa, Oklahoma on I-44. »
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  Found in Omaha, NE by Tim Baxter. Submtted on Jan. 29.

  I was having a conversation with Brian Goldsmith when he told me about an old MG YA that he saw over at the U-Pull-It junkyard in South Omaha. It sounded interesting so I called Phil Brauer, who I promised to take on a junk parts run, and off we went for a day of rummaging … »

Barn Finds and Basket Cases: Ran When Parked

Whether they're beautifully preserved barn finds or broken-down basket cases, our world seems to be full of great classic cars that need a little (or lots of) TLC. In our Ran When Parked section, we let you share your latest finds.

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