What set sprint car races apart from other forms of auto racing in the first half of the 20th century was the short distances they covered. In an era when going the distance was all the rage, sprint races… more»
Race Cars
Nov 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Parked Since ’84! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette L72
Fair Warning: The listing for this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette L72 (427) here on eBay is written in ALL CAPS. Personally, if this car weren’t so interesting, I would normally skip any listing in ALL CAPS, but thanks to a… more»
Oct 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Fully Restored 1933 Ford 3 Window Racer
Normally we avoid restored cars on BarnFinds.com but I couldn’t pass up this 1933 Ford 3 Window racer in Eudora, Kansas. Restored mechanically, it should never EVER be restored cosmetically. This is a “done” car that should be enjoyed… more»
Oct 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 80 Comments
Lost for 30 Years: 1971 Australian Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III
While some Americans claim sole rights to the “muscle car,” Australia’s love of V8-powered rear-wheel-drive cars has carried on continuously through to this day. Most gear-heads recognize the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351 that supercharged the movie career of… more»
Oct 1, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
A Southern Boy’s Dream: 2011 Wood Brothers Ford Fusion
Use your best Bill Murray/Carl Spackler the Groundskeeper voice to read this one out loud to yourself: “What an incredible Cinderella story. This unknown, comes out of nowhere to lead the pack at Daytona. He’s on his final lap. … more»
Sep 18, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 62: Race-Prepped 1LE 1989 Camaro
For anyone who follows Camaros, the 1LE package has to stand up the hairs on the back of your neck. Introduced in the 90s as a means of competing in the wildly popular “Showroom Stock” racing class, checking the… more»
Sep 11, 2017 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Double Bubble Discovered: 1956 Fiat Abarth Zagato
It’s not every day that a genuine Fiat-Abarth 750 “Double Bubble” Zagato shows up for sale, especially with as intriguing of a history as this car in Alaska has. The seller notes he has searched for this car for… more»
Sep 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
French and Therefore Better: 1984 Renault R5 Turbo 2 Rally Replica
Street-going versions of Rally cars typically amount to a stock car with a turbocharged motor, all-wheel-drive, and upgraded suspension. This one is a whole different story. Few if any rally versions differed more radically from their normal models than… more»
Sep 3, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barn Find Racer: 1930 MG M
Have you been looking for a British car or a car with documented racing history? If so, this 1930 MG M, for sale here on Hemmings in Hutto, Texas may be the car for you. With an asking price… more»
Aug 13, 2017 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Convertible Drag Car: 1962 Pontiac Catalina
The terms “convertible” and “drag racing” don’t typically go together, as convertibles often lack the rigidity necessary for high-powered drag racing. Nobody told this Pontiac that! It has a custom traction bar welded to the differential, and peeling paint… more»
Aug 8, 2017 • For Sale • 3 Comments
NASCAR Casino Gaming Machine Topper
Ok, this one may get me drummed out of the oddball car hall of fame, since it isn’t a car. This piece falls into the “garage art” or “man cave accessory” category more than being a vehicle, but it’s… more»
Aug 7, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Is This Project a Drag? 1968 Pontiac LeMans
If you squint hard enough, you can almost see this car screaming down the quarter mile. Here’s your chance to own a drag racing car and finish it with your own style. For sale here on craigslist in Post… more»
Aug 6, 2017 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rally Rolls: 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
What has four-wheels, a roof rack, and starts with ‘R’? Rally Rolls. I can only imagine some poor fellow in the back seat yelling “Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?” at the top of his lungs as this… more»
Jul 31, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Poppy Red Onion: 1962 Corvette Gasser
One of my favorite periods of automotive history in the United States is the 1960s and early 1970s. Between the muscle car era, the beautiful styling, the horsepower wars, and the hype of racing, it was automotive nirvana. This… more»
Jul 15, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Racing And Family History: 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4
I will be the first to tell you that I know next to nothing about racing, in pretty much any form. I’m just more of a history guy, I guess. So what struck me about this 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4… more»
May 16, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Racing Pedigree? 1973 Porsche 911S
An interesting long-hood Porsche 911 popped up on social media this week, prompting a firestorm of comments on the rarity and proposed value of an already pricey project with some desirable competition components still attached. The hood-mounted fog lamps… more»
