Instead of creating another 356 Speedster clone, the builder of this replica focused on one of Porsche’s wildest competition cars – the 908/03. The real thing was developed for races such as the Targa Florio and Nurburgring, where its… more»
Race Cars
Legendary Racer: 1994 HRT Commodore VP
Those of us who grew up on a steady diet of Australian motorsport will never forget September 5th, 2006. That was the day when racing legend Peter Brock lost his life in a tarmac rally in Western Australia. The… more»
Road Racer: 1971 Triumph GT6 Mk III
Finding a classic that is equally comfortable on the road or the racetrack can be challenging. However, this 1971 Triumph GT6 seems to have those bases covered. The mechanical upgrades would make it a weapon at a track day,… more»
Former NHRA Champ: 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager
Are you familiar with the 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager? I wasn’t, but it turns out it was a one-year plain mid-size wagon that was a step down from the Villager with its faux woodgrain paneling. Fewer than 5,000 copies… more»
600HP Group 44 Tribute: 1983 Jaguar XJS
A standard Jaguar XJS is a luxurious grand tourer. This one has apparently forgotten that entirely. Inspired by Bob Tullius and the legendary Group 44 Jaguars that competed in SCCA Trans-Am racing, this 1983 Jaguar XJS has been transformed… more»
BF Exclusive: Shell Valley Cheetah Project
Finishing someone else’s project can be risky, but it becomes considerably more tempting when the expensive fabrication and drivetrain work are already sitting in front of you. This Shell Valley Cheetah-style roadster was built to compete at local drag… more»
1983 Lancia Rally 037 – Evolution II Specs
Sandwiched between Lancia’s fabulously competitive Stratos and its rules-orphaned Delta S4 was one of the maker’s more successful efforts in Group B: the project known as SE037. Representing a fusion of ideas from Lancia, Abarth, Pininfarina, and chassis constructor… more»
Ferrari’s First Rear-Mount V12: 1963 250 P
We’re just days ahead of Monterey Classic Car Week, and you know what that means: Araknid78 is pitching over all sorts of heavyweight machinery for review. This 1963 Ferrari 250 P is a celebrity of sorts, representing the foundation… more»
Finest One Left? 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
By the late 1970s, turbocharging was gaining favor in F1, and Enzo Ferrari wanted in. Ferrari’s first turbocharged road car, the 208 GTB Turbo, debuted in 1982, but it lacked an intercooler and was less than reliable. Refining that… more»
Broken Racer: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are very few sights sadder than a desirable classic that has suffered significant accident damage. Seeing someone’s pride and joy bent and broken is heartbreaking, but that has been the fate suffered by this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible…. more»
Raced Once: 1974 Fiat 128
When I was a lad, one of my most prized possessions was a 1:24 scale diecast model of a Fiat 128 Rally Car. It featured big wheels, simulated mud splatters, and I could swap the normal wheels and tires… more»
Vintage Racer: 1957 Victress C2 Coupe
Hard on the heels of the LaDawri Daytona project car covered a few days ago, we have this much spiffier 1957 Victress C2 coupe, beautifully and correctly prepped as a vintage racer. It is available here on craigslist for… more»
Track Day Special: 1996 Locust Lotus 7 Replica
As some of my fellow Barn Finds writers will confirm, motorsport can be expensive. Building a car utilizing high-end components can cost a pretty penny, even if you adopt a DIY approach. However, this 1996 Locust Lotus 7 Replica… more»
34 Years in Storage: 1953 Studebaker Commander Weekend Racer
Ever seen a roll bar in a Studebaker? Can’t say that I have, but this 1953 Studebaker Commander “Weekend Racer” project has one. The other surprise is what’s under the hood: an R2 Avanti Supercharged V8. Although the words… more»
Vintage Racer: 1949 Crosley Midget
Racing machinery typically leads a hard-and-fast life. Their creators build them to be as competitive as possible and maintain them meticulously to maximize reliability. However, when they can no longer threaten victory, many are unceremoniously scrapped after being stripped… more»
















