This AMC Hornet has been done up for drag racing and from the looks of it, the work was done quite a while ago. The engine was built, the interior stripped, a roll cage added, and some slicks were… more»
Race Cars
Jun 25, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Engine Needed: 1929 Austin 7 Special
This charming little special is just begging for someone to finish it – engine needed! Reader Robert R sent us this find, which is physically located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and listed for sale here on eBay. There’s a buy-it-now… more»
Jun 19, 2015 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1959 Corvette Dragster: Period Gasser
Now this is a hot looking machine! I’m not usually a fan of gasser Corvettes, but the fact that it was built back in ’68 makes it alright in my book. The seller even has time slips from when… more»
Jun 18, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1975 Porsche 914 Lakester: Single Seater
With the abundance of project-grade 914s on the market at a given time, it can be tempting to hack one up to use for something other than a conventional restoration. While plenty have found their way to the autocross… more»
Jun 14, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
The Milk Man’s Midget Racer
As I was on the hunt for an interesting motorcycle to feature, I came across the most interesting of finds! It clearly isn’t a motorcycle, although it is powered by a Cushman motor. This 1960’s midget racer looks like it could… more»
May 25, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1959 Turner 950S: Past Racer?
The only Turners I’ve seen in the flesh have all been restored vintage racing cars or current SCCA racers. As a lightweight alternative to a Spridget, these little cars are surprisingly quick around road courses. Thanks to Robert R…. more»
May 14, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1962 Tornado GT: Lucky Talisman?
Barn Finds reader Jim S uncovered this Tornado Talisman GT, located in Bowling Green, Ohio and offered for sale here on eBay. The buy-it-now price is $29,900 but they are also taking bids with a reserve. This is an… more»
May 11, 2015 • Stories • 10 Comments
Southern Discomfort 2015: Race Report
As consistent Barn Finds readers know, I am the team owner of a 24 Hours of LeMons race car that races one of the most unlikely vehicles to ever enter a race track: an Austin Marina (Morris Marina to… more»
Apr 29, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1932 Chevy: Saved From The Chrusher
It makes me wince every time I think about the cars that have met their demise at the hands of a crusher. Being smashed into a cube to be transported to a recycling center is a sad way to… more»
Apr 20, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1966 Ford Galaxie: Vintage Racer
Update 4/21/15 – This one has now been listed here on eBay with bidding starting at $7k with no reserve. Thanks goes to Blake S. for the tip! From 3/12/15 – It’s not often that you see a barn… more»
Apr 17, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Racer Face Off: Dodge Coronet VS Ford Pinto
Do you want to go fast in a straight line or blast through the curves? That’s the question we’ve posed to you in this week’s Face Off, where we pit two classics against each other and find out which… more»
Apr 16, 2015 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Let’s Go Racing! 1965 Bobsy Formula V
Formula Vee is one of the most successful racing series ever. With thousands and thousands of cars built and raced over the decades, it’s one of the easiest ways to get into racing. Formula Vee’s are welcome at almost… more»
Apr 14, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1956 Chevrolet Drag Car: Blue II
Wow! Look at the patina on this old drag car! Located in Burleson, Texas and available here on eBay for a buy-it-now of $8,000, this ’56 is just looking for an engine, a transmission, and a new owner. I… more»
Mar 17, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1960 Austin Healey: The Eliminator
One of the funnest parts of buying a classic car is doing the investigation work to discover the car’s full story. Few cars tell the kind of stories that old race cars do. Some are easy to dig up… more»
Dec 19, 2014 • Stories • 20 Comments
Seeking Info: 1957 Drag Corvette “Lil Twister”
From Bob B – Hello, I ran across your site googling for pics of Corvette gauges and was very interested to see the yellow 1957 BM/SP Corvette drag car. This is because I bought a ’57 BM/SP drag Corvette… more»
Dec 14, 2014 • For Sale • 11 Comments
British Belly Tank Racer
One of my earliest memories of cars growing up was seeing Craig Breedlove’s Spirit of America, Sonic I – the Land Speed Record holder at the time, while it was on tour. I ducked under the rope to touch… more»
