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»
Race Cars
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»
May 12, 2018 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Fire Victim: Superformance Shelby Daytona Coupe
The Superformance brand of recreations are among some of the most sought after in the industry, known for their exacting details and a close working relationship with Carroll Shelby. This particular example is a Shelby Daytona Coupe, also known… more»
May 7, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Circuit Race Winner: Land Rover Series 1
This Land Rover Series 1 has an amazing and tragic story in its history, and is now for sale in pieces on eBay in the UK. The Rover was actually used in competition, and is claimed to be the… more»
May 6, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
900 Miles From New: Austin Healey Works Sebring Sprite
As I’ve noted on previous posts, I am a big fan of the races held at Sebring each year, most notably the 12 Hours endurance event. This prized Austin Healey Sebring Sprite is one of two that raced in… more»
May 1, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 8 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1974 Titan MK9/Alfa Romeo
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»
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»
