All-out Maserati vintage racing cars are pretty rare on the ground, so it didn’t take me long to figure out where I thought I remembered this pretty green one from. Jeff L. previously wrote up this car here back in February… more»
Race Cars
Nov 13, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
“Cheap” Racing: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite
First off, for those racers that saw the post headline and immediately guffawed, yes, I’m fully aware there is NO truly cheap way to race a car. However, some methods are less expensive than others, and this 1964 Sprite… more»
Nov 4, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Carrera GT Track Car: 1980 Porsche 924
This 1980 Porsche 924 is an interesting specimen, as it’s a gray market car that’s also sporting a period-correct Carrera GT-style bodykit, featuring fender flares and NACA duct on the hood. The seller mentions it also has the Europe-only… more»
Nov 3, 2018 • Classifieds • 20 Comments
Drag Race Ready: 1963 Dodge Polara
This 1963 Dodge Polara with a 65 fiberglass front end is a straight up, purpose-built drag racer. An asking price of $12,500 is the number needed to bring it home. There are no miles listed and there is no… more»
Nov 2, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Anteater: Cheap Racer With Bonneville History
It took me a while, but I was able to find some history on this very unusual land speed record car called “The Anteater.” It’s currently listed for sale here on craigslist for $1,500 and is located in Pinon… more»
Oct 30, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Better Than Real: Beck 550 Spyder Recreation
Think of 1953 through 1956 automobiles. Sporty is not a word you would use to describe 99% of them. This was the time when sports cars began to crawl out of the primordial ooze and began their evolution into… more»
Oct 29, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Packard Powered: 1946 Studebaker Stock car
Stock car racing is an American heritage, and this ’46 Studebaker is one cool classic racer. Packing a punch from a 4 carb Packard V8, this Studebaker surely has to be a riot to drive. Stored for many years,… more»
Oct 29, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Racer or Restoration? 1956 Austin Healey 100/4
The new owner of this 1956 Austin Healey is faced with a few interesting options for this project, and it will be interesting to see what path they choose to take. You will find this Healey listed for sale… more»
Oct 23, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
41K Miles! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
When I was a teenager, a friend of a friend had a late 80’s IROC-Z. Even though it had a fairly low-powered Tuned Port Injected small block, the car seemed really fast. This 1986 Camaro IROC-Z is said to… more»
Oct 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Low-Mileage 1999 Dodge Viper V10!
This 1999 Dodge Viper RT features an 8-liter V10 with manual transmission and has only 35,000 miles on the odometer. Found here on eBay with an asking price of $23,600, the car is being sold by X2Builders.com which is based… more»
Oct 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
What A Drag: 1973 AMC Gremlin X Racer
Small cars with big engines are what a lot of us have been thinking about for decades. For some of us, the more unusual the car with that big engine the better, which brings me to this 1973 AMC… more»
Sep 29, 2018 • Stories • 68 Comments
1 Of 38! 1968 Oldsmobile W31 Factory Drag Racer
We don’t feature a lot of six and seven-figure cars here on Barn Finds. When we do, they are often rare muscle cars such as this one. You are looking at (what is reported) a 1 of only 38… more»
Sep 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 1 Comment
Australian Racer: Mini Cooper S Replica
This Mini appears to have a competition background, but at the time of sale, its history is an unknown quantity. You will find it listed for sale here on eBay. Located in New Farm, Queensland, Australia, it is offered… more»
Sep 24, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Midwest SCCA Champ: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1969 Chevy Corvette sports a colorful competition past, listed as being a frequent winner on SCCA circuits in the midwest. It’s also said to be one of the first Corvettes to run Trans Am, and has participated in… more»
Sep 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Formidable Fruit: 1956 Chevy Bel Air
This overripe ride certainly evokes an aggressive presence. It looks just as described on the side, a bad apple indeed. Are you interested in taking a bite out of this 1956 Chevy Bel Air that is stated to be… more»
Sep 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 6 Comments
Dragin’ Wagon! 1957 Chevrolet Racer
This wagon is said to be a genuine retired drag racer. The 1957 Chevrolet can be found for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $12,000. While there isn’t a lot of information in the ad, we can piece… more»
