Race Cars

Field Find: 1982 AMC SX-4 Rally Car

Update 10/15/11 – Bidding ended at $4,351.29, but did not meet reserve. Racing has always been a driving force in the development of new technology and the rally racing of ’80s brought about a lot of it. All-wheel drive… more»

Please Be Real: 1966 Alfa Romeo GTA

10/4/11 – The ebay listing has been removed without any explanation. Even though they have not been barn finds, we have dug up some amazing finds today. Well, we found another one. This one may look plain, but this… more»

Calling Jay Leno: 1915 Van Blerck Special

Here is another high dollar beast, but this one makes the Allard look tame. This monstrosity was built by Gary Wales and it has changed hands a few times since then. We think this one might be right up… more»

Cadillac Powered 1951 Allard K2

When it comes to sports cars from the 1950s, there is one British manufacturer that is often overlooked and that’s the Allard Motor Company. Not only did Allard produce some very attractive cars, they also built some very high… more»

Kurtis Special: 1953 Sorrell SR-100 Prototype Project

Some projects car are not worth pursuing, but we think we have found a keeper. Funny thing is, it is just a frame. This frame is special though because it was built by Kurtis Kraft. It is a 500KK… more»

Seeking History: Crosley H-Mod Racer

The guys over at Bring a Trailer just contacted us to see if any of our readers could dig up some information on this old Crosley H-Mod race car. According to BaT, the car features a 1949 Crosley frame… more»

Vintage Gasser: 1951 Ford Prefect

After not having much success trackng down information on the suspected Saab rally car, we stumbled upon this British Ford and we are hoping we can dig up more history this time. This 1951 Ford Prefect may not look… more»

Mystery Rally Car: 1960 Saab 93F

One of the best way to get into vintage racing is to find a car with race history in its past. You could use any old car for racing, but having one with some heritage might make it easier… more»

Incan Trail Find: 1949 Ford Custom Convertible

It’s amazing how fast a car can degrade when not properly maintained. Take this 1949 Ford Custom Convertible which toured South America in 2001. This car ran in the 2001 Inca Trail endurance rally, which took it from Rio… more»

Could Be Real: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

Here is an interesting vintage race car project that could be something special, or just a hacked up Alpine. The seller claims that the title and number plate identify this vehicle as a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger. We sure hope… more»

Shady Gasser: 1948 Crosley Deluxe Sedan

We are normally not too interested in rat rods or gassers, but this one caught our attention because of how unique and slightly humorous it is. This little drag strip beast was created using the one of the most… more»

Cobra Killer: 1952 Allard J2X

We doubt that when Sydney Allard started building cars in the late 1930’s that he thought any of them would one day become so incredibly valuable. This 1952 J2X is a beautiful example of the pinnacle of ’50s race… more»

Rare Find: 1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe

We love rare cars with racing history and this one is an amazing find for those that can afford the entry price. This is a 1955 Frazer Nash Le Mans Coupe. Frazer Nash is well known for their chain… more»

Race Ready 1962 TVR Grantura MKIIA

Update 7/6/11 – This TVR has been relisted here with a lower buy it now of $24,900! The Grantura was the first car TVR manufactured, with production beginning in 1958. The Grantura was a fiberglass body on steel frame… more»

1959 LaDawri Daytona Project

This project may not appeal to everyone, but there is something intriguing about these fiberglass specials. LaDawri operated out of California and was very successful during the 50’s and 60’s. In fact, at one time LaDawri was one of… more»

Rare Racer: 1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint

Update 7/5/11 – Someone bought this Dolomite for it’s BIN price of $16,300. We hope the new owner has fun on the track with it. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, Triumph needed a car to compete with… more»

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