While working on one of the BF Projects outside Barn Finds HQ, a tidy-looking MGB pulled up a while back. The young guy who jumped out of it introduced himself and expressed curiosity about what I was working on…. more»
Sports Cars
15 hours ago • For Sale • 5 Comments
Swedish Sports Car: 1974 Saab Sonett III
In the world of oddballs, the Saab Sonett may be one of the more curious coupes ever made. Now, as a company, Saab is no stranger to quirkiness; some might even say that the company’s entire legacy is based… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
This was a very nice Alfa Romeo… until a fateful day a few weeks ago. The body had no major rust, and the paint looked great. It had been parked for a while, but I had big plans for… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Sports Car: 1979 MGB Roadster
The MGB was the replacement for the MGA and was built by British Motor Corp. and its successor from 1962 to 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster which later expanded to include a coupe, and its variants had… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sports Car Collection for Sale!
We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching Project: 1967 Porsche 911
These days, all the rage in the Porsche community is to buy a 90s-era model – ideally, a 964 chassis car – and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to backdate it. However, there was a time when the… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
18 Years in the Barn: 1987 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 remains a sought-after sports car that offers strong value in today’s market, especially compared to other Porsche models. Unfortunately, as is often the case, project-grade versions can sometimes be unreasonably priced as sellers sense an opportunity… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Lean-To Find: 1968 AMC AMX
If you’re not an AMC fan, the significance of their AMX (’68-’70) may be unknown to you. If you are an AMC aficionado, the condition of this first-year Leland, North Carolina sequestered example may give you a start –… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 47 Comments
European Ford Flair? 1976 Mercury Capri
Common at one time but rarely spied today is a first-generation Mercury Capri (’70-’78). I knew three individuals who owned one (a ’72 and two from ’77) but I had largely forgotten about this sporty Ford of Europe sold… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
V8-Powered 2009 Pontiac Solstice
The Solstice was one of Pontiac’s last new cars, a 2-seat roadster. It was produced alongside the similar Saturn Sky from 2006 to 2010 and was the first Pontiac sports car since the Fiero of the 1980s. But this… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original Survivor: 22k Mile 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
The Jaguar E-Type OTS is one of the few cars that can genuinely make me go weak at the knees. The styling caused a sensation upon debut, as did what was considered a rock-bottom price. Times change, and the… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1952 Austin A40 Sports
In the early 1950s, finding a sports car with a lightweight aluminum body was something reserved for high-dollar, low-production cars, but Austin tried to change that. After seeing the Jensen Interceptor, Austin’s chairman, Leonard Lord approached Jensen about designing… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Chevrolet has a history of collaborating with third-party companies to produce vehicles that should inject excitement into a model range. The Cosworth Vega was one of the less successful attempts, but the Corvette ZR-1 proved what was possible with… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nicely Optioned Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A C3 Corvette Convertible is unlikely to blend into the background under normal circumstances. When its first owner selected Bright Yellow as its paint color, it stands out like a beacon. This 1974 Corvette is a tidy classic featuring… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Salvage Title: 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
What’s a bit of damage when it’s a Ferrari? This Testarossa is described as having “front end damage” but comes with its original parts and runs fine. It is listed here on eBay with bidding sitting at $31,115; the… more»
