Every once in a while you come across and older race car, like the one listed here on Craigslist in Eufaula, Oklahoma, that makes you wonder what this history of the car might be. While the seller doesn’t state… more»
Race Cars
Sep 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Barn Find Mini Cooper: World’s Oldest Known Survivor
Found in a barn in Suffolk, U.K., this 1963 Mini Cooper S Mark I is said to have been stored since 1983. The new owner claims it was the sixth of only 4,000 ever made. Found here on iNews.co.uk,… more»
Aug 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Gasser Barn Find! 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
If you hang around the collector car hobby long enough, you’ll hear people say “that car has the look.” My interpretation of “the look” is when a vehicle itself tells a story and has some soul. This car is… more»
Aug 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
The Mindbender: 1955 Chevrolet Gasser
Vintage race cars are some of the coolest cars to find and bring back to life. This 1955 Chevy is no exception. Named “The Mindbender” it appears the car was either sponsored or (more likely) built buy Atlanta Speed… more»
Aug 25, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Mothballed ACR: 1994 Dodge Neon
To me, Chrysler Corporation is the most entertaining of the big domestic brands, seemingly having way more fun than the other guys when it comes to letting their skunkworks teams build actual production vehicles. This 1994 Dodge Neon may… more»
Aug 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Rescue Racer: 1964 Morgan Plus 4 Race Car
Historic racing has grown enormously in popularity over the last decade or so, and potential owners are clamoring to get their hands on these cars to restore and enjoy. Our feature car is one such car. For sale here… more»
Jun 29, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Track Car Shell: 1975 Porsche 911 Slantnose
The seller doesn’t know much about the history of the slantnose-converted 1975 Porsche 911, but he’s interested in learning more. Of course, he also wants to sell the car, which is suspected to have formerly had a V8 stuffed… more»
Jun 24, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Box Flares and Fat Tires: 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
While the Grange Motors Racing Team may not spark any obvious connections, the seller is confident this track-prepped Lotus Elan Sprint did duty as one of their race cars back in the day. There certainly seems to be good… more»
Jun 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Investor’s Special: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Growing up, one of my favorite Hot Wheels was a bright red Lotus Esprit. Of course, at the time I had no idea what it was, Lotus wasn’t a well-known car brand in our small Wyoming town. It wasn’t… more»
Jun 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 40 Comments
The Mossy Gasser: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Did they find this Corvette parked in a swamp? It’s covered with so much moss it had to have been stored somewhere wet. It’s an old gasser that was apparently set up for a big block at one time…. more»
Jun 19, 2018 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Making A Small Fortune: 1965 Chevelle
Junior Johnson had a way with words. When someone asked about the costs of racing, Johnson found a way to sum it up by saying “The best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with… more»
Jun 11, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Vintage Prerunner: 1960 VW Beetle
I’ve never quite understood what makes a vehicle a genuine “prerunner” and what makes it just a hopped-up pedestrian vehicle designed to do things no mass production vehicle should attempt. This 1960 VW Beetle is nested under the “barn… more»
Jun 3, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
A43 Street Kit Car: 1978 Plymouth Volare Petty Special
I’m assuming that everyone here has heard of Richard Petty? Ok, dumb question. I’m even guessing that most of you have seen a 1978 Plymouth Volare Street Kit Car, also commonly referred to as a Petty Special. This example… more»
May 27, 2018 • Auctions • 58 Comments
18K Mile Garage Find! 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra
UPDATE: 5/23/18 – This one sold for $1,045,000! FROM 2/25/18 – This is a real-deal, documented, Shelby 427 Cobra that has been stored in a North Carolina garage since 1991. If you follow the classic car hobby, you know Cobras… more»
May 25, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
It’s A Gas? 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
The expression “it’s a gas” means something is wonderful, incredible or remarkable. While this 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, located in Centereach, NY, may not fit that description for everyone, enough people here on eBay seem to feel it does to… more»
May 23, 2018 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1925 Ford Racer
By the 1920’s racing had become a serious sport. The guys that were building and racing during this golden age were fearless, if not a little bit crazy. Brake and tire technology was still primitive and even the roads surfaces… more»
