For decades, Australian motorsport has focused on sedan racing as its staple. Open-wheelers have never gained traction, except for the Australian Grand Prix and the Indycar round that used to run on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The premier category is… more»
Race Cars
Jan 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Race Ready 1989 Ferrari F40
January kicks off the new year of car auctions in the United States. Among the largest and most well known is the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their auction has expanded to a full week and features the top… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
NASCAR Impersonator: 1981 Buick Regal
Now, if you ever pictured yourself fixin’ to do some high bankin’, pulling a pass in the grass, or you just want to be Darrell Waltrip for a day, here’s your opportunity with this 1981 Buick Regal Winson Cup… more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big Willie’s 1969 Dodge Daytona
In automotive history, few are more recognizable than a Daytona. This particular one is a legitimate part of American drag-racing and Southern California history, and Rocco B. tells us that it is on the docket for this year’s first… more»
Dec 29, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Historic Racer: 1975 Holden Monaro Sports Sedan
We see the occasional Australian classic at Barn Finds, but it is a rare opportunity when three legendary vehicles appear in the same auction. I’ve been privileged to cover the other two, but the 1975 Holden Monaro Sports Sedan… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Retired Racer: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
It is a sad fact that most dirt track race cars end their days at the scrapyard. It is easy to understand why because they live a hard life involving physical contact with other vehicles and unyielding concrete walls…. more»
Dec 24, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Legendary Survivor: 1980 Ford Falcon XD “Allan Moffat Racing”
For American readers, the name Allan Moffat may spark a vague memory in the depths of their minds. For Australians, he is a man of legendary status. He was the country’s first genuine professional racing driver, and his career… more»
Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Vintage Racer: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
The classic scene contains many niche sectors with devoted followers, and some of the most passionate become involved with vintage race cars. That is what is offered with this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe. It is a solid and complete… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale Stories • 25 Comments
Runs on Jet Fuel! Turbine-Powered Batmobile
What warm-blooded American boy didn’t want to be Batman in the 1960s and drive the Batmobile like on the 1966-68 television show? I know I did. Then fast-forward 20 years and Batman and the Batmobile reappeared in what would… more»
Dec 10, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
200 Mph Restoration: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
The Charger Daytona was conceived to provide NASCAR teams with leverage at super-speedways like Daytona and Talladega. The lower nose clip and rear wing were all about giving the cars an aerodynamic advantage. In the process, about 500 street… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Former Race Car: 1953 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker introduced a new 2-door body style in 1953. Dubbed the “Loewy coupes” after designer Raymond Loewy, they would serve the company for the next 11 years in one form or another, perhaps the most beautiful cars that Studebaker… more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Tiny Terror: 1960 Berkeley B95 Race Car
Berkeley Coachworks, run by Charles Panter, was diligently making fiberglass caravans (travel trailers) in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire but its bean counters were broadcasting that all was not well with its accounts. The business was too seasonal. Panter appealed to Lawrence… more»
Oct 28, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Vintage Racer: 1964 MG Midget Racecar
A segment of the classic world harbors a passion for vintage racecars, focusing on the preservation of machinery to protect our racing history. Owners often dismantled these older cars to use as donors for their latest slice of racing… more»
Oct 25, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dirt Track Heroes: Two Vintage Sprint Cars For Sale
Seeing the photos of these vintage sprint cars brought memories flooding back for me. It has been a few years since I hung up my helmet after racing a wingless sprint car, and I still miss the thrill. My… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Enzo’s Last Race Car: 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione
In about twenty-four hours, the RM Sotheby’s auction for one of three privately-owned 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione cars will end. We may not know the price paid for this sublime example of suspended homologation, nor may we know… more»
Oct 5, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Let’s Go Racing! 1959 Devin D Porsche
The Devin was born of a fortunate confluence of passion and science. Race car driver Bill Devin spent the late 1940s and early 1950s racing and hot-rodding cars, most notably, a Crosley Hotshot. During the same time frame, advancements… more»
