John Holman & Ralph Moody partnered in the 1950s to create one of the most successful race teams of all time. Responsible for nearly all of Ford’s stock car race victories for two decades, the pair attracted drivers like… more»
Race Cars
Let’s Go Racing: 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S
Yes, we know it’s not from a barn but spend a moment suspending disbelief and imagine yourself in this car. It is the mid-1960s and every kind of racing is going great guns. CanAm is galvanizing fans with 1000… more»
Roadster Racer! 1930 Model A Speedster
I don’t know why, but when I first saw this 1930 Model A Speedster I immediately thought of the movie The Great Race. If you haven’t seen the 1965 classic, it stars Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Natalie Wood… more»
International Connections: 2018 Holden ZB Commodore Supercar
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 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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»