Race Cars

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Old #57: 1957 Chevrolet Racer

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»

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»

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»

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