With a color scheme very reminiscent of the 1991 Alfa Romeo Indy car, this 1974 Titan Mk. 9 features an unusual Alfa engine as well. The car was modified to meet Formula B regulations and still carries those modifications today…. more»
Race Cars
Apr 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Rotten Racer: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser
It’s not too often you can buy a tri-five Chevy for low four figures. The car featured here is a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air and is advertised as being a former race car. Found here on eBay with a… more»
Apr 15, 2018 • For Sale Stories • 16 Comments
Street Parked: Former BMW-Autogas M1 Racer
The BMW M1 is perhaps the company’s most well-known and sought-after supercar. After all, BMW may routinely produce performance cars as part of its standard likeup but mid-engined supercars come along rarely. This particular M1 had fallen off the… more»
Apr 5, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Raced From New: 12,000 Mile 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
For many of us in the Gen X and Gen Y generations, DSMs like this 12,613 mile Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo hatchback were among the cars we pined to drive in high school. The ultimate trim was the turbocharged… more»
Apr 3, 2018 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Barely Street Legal: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk
Come to find out, it seems like the old adage “If you have to ask, you can’t afford it” is true for the amazing 1991 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk found here on eBay with a Buy It Now price just… more»
Mar 24, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Vintage Racer! 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Rocket Sedan
It’s not every day you can buy a car with racing history for under $3000 that doesn’t appear to have been barrel-rolled or abandoned outdoors so long that it’s nearly rusted into something that resembles a giant bowl of… more»
Mar 21, 2018 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Racing Pedigree: 1960 Porsche 356 Cabriolet
I just attended the 12 Hours of Sebring, fulfilling a long-time dream of mine: watching IMSA heroes battle it out as the Florida sun sets on the track, headlights blazing and the driving getting ballsier as they neared the… more»
Mar 17, 2018 • Stories • 64 Comments
35 Years In The Barn: The Witt Kitt
Stashed away in this Ohio barn could literally be anything, but reader Mike G found out exactly what was hiding in there! Recently he got the chance to have a peek inside and that when he found his newest project, a… more»
Mar 11, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Box Flares Included: 1975 BMW 2002 Track Build
Old race cars: they just ooze history, even if their only track-experience was at the hands of an amateur. This 1975 BMW 2002 looks like it was well on its way to a grassroots-inspired track build but either stalled… more»
Mar 10, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Don’t Call Me Shorty: 1966 Chevy II Drag Car
Drag racers are always looking for an edge. Larger motors, trick parts, better tires, and the list goes on and on. During the sixties, factory backed teams played around with acid dipping bodies to make them lighter. Less weight… more»
Mar 10, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Project In Drag: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Drag Car
Parked since 1986, this 1967 Chevelle is an old drag car turned project that will need some work before it is ready to hit the street or strip again. Though it is located in Wisconsin, its use as a… more»
Mar 7, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Kick’n Corvette: 1960 Chevy was World Champ
The seller of this wild 1961 Corvette warns “This car is not for die-hard Corvette owners. They just hate to see ‘vettes modified like this, so turn your head and look somewhere else.” Sage advice, especially after one look… more»
Feb 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Still Goes Like The Wind: 1981 VW Scirocco S
Take a look at this wonderful example of Volkswagen’s first generation Scirocco, found here on eBay, currently in Madison, WI after spending most of its life in CA according to the seller. It’s a virtually rust free, well-maintained example… more»
Feb 18, 2018 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Rough Racer: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Can you see the potential in this car? While rough on the outside, this car has the bones to be a worthwhile project for someone. This is a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette and is part of the C1, or first-generation… more»
Feb 15, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Parked Since ’74! 1967 Mustang Drag Car
The listing for this 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback has ended (here on eBay) but it’s highly interesting and worth sharing for conversation’s sake. Some years ago I might have called this car “ruined,” and I’m glad my view has… more»
Feb 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
Radical Racer: 1948 de Coucy Prototype
It may look like an attempt at an Oscar Meyer racer – but this 1948 de Coucy prototype was the result of prolonged wind tunnel testing, a radical new design discipline at the time. This rare, one of a… more»
