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»
Race Cars
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»
Sep 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
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»
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»
