Sports Cars

BF Exclusive: Rare 1963 Apollo 5000 GT

UPDATE – The seller has decided to lower their asking price! For a truly cosmopolitan approach to automobile manufacturing, look no further than the ultra-rare Apollo. The brainchild of Californian Milt Brown, the Apollo was conceived in 1961 when… more»

13B Rotary Powered: 1970 Bradley GT

We all know the issue with kit cars: they look cool as heck but have seriously underwhelming powerplants and chassis. Most all of them have a Volkswagen air-cooled engine residing out back, which takes the sheen off those sexy… more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes invariably attract attention when they hit the market, with the impact heightened if they feature a big-block under the hood. This 1969 model ticks those boxes and features some custom touches a new owner could reverse… more»

Project Hatchback: 1973 MGB GT

The first MG skittered out of Morris Garages Limited in 1925, with a bull nose and bicycle wheels. A procession of gradually more evolved cars followed, flowing like a river, until 1980. Most of these sold very well indeed…. more»

Steve McQueen’s 1951 Allard J2X

Alright, so this find isn’t exactly a barn find, but this 1951 Allard J2X was owned by Steve McQueen! The fact that it’s an Allard J2X alone makes it worth a read, but add in the McQueen factor and… more»

Under 17K Miles: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet

A few days ago, I had the privilege to spend a few hours with my aunt and uncle, two individuals I count high on my nearest and dearest list. While there, we couldn’t help but notice a scale model… more»

Owned For 50 Years! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Many enthusiasts consider long-term ownership a desirable attribute when considering a classic purchase. This 1964 Corvette Convertible could tick the boxes if you share that sentiment. It has spent half a century as part of the same family and… more»

Seeing Red: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Project

The 1976 model year was the best sales year for the Chevrolet Corvette – up until that time. Perhaps that was because other options for performance cars had dwindled, although the Corvette wasn’t the barnburner it had once been,… more»

No Reserve Convertible: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Well, we’ve had no shortage of  ’68 Chevrolet Corvettes here on BF that’s for sure. I think some of the focus has to do with the fact that 1968 marked the introduction of the Mako Shark-influenced C3 series (’68-’82)…. more»

Low Mileage 2+2: 2001 Ferrari 456GT

In the 1970s, the Italian sports car manufacturers seemed to be churning out a fair number of GT-style cars with rear seats. For the longest time, you could purchase these V8- and V12-powered 2+2s for far less than a… more»

First Year C3: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

It can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a classic is genuinely desirable, but this 1968 Corvette leaves no doubt. It is a tidy and solid driver with only a few minor needs. That makes it unsurprising that it… more»

In the Garage Since ’91: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

The Porsche 924 has long been the red-headed stepchild in the company’s lineup. Long considered the “cheap” Porsche and not even on par with the closely-related 944, the 924 has been the throwaway car in the family, and its… more»

No Trailer Queen! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette

Trailer queens will always attract their share of attention, and keeping any classic pristine is admirable. The seller is honest about this 1970 Corvette, declaring it doesn’t fit that category. It is an extremely tidy driver with an optional… more»

Rare 1972 Ford Capri 2000

Ford’s effort to repeat the Mustang’s success in Europe led to the creation of the Capri in 1968. Manufactured by Ford Europe with design input from Ford Britain (MG fans will recognize the Rostyle wheels), the car was imported… more»

Worthwhile Replica? 1983 Porsche GT1 Tribute

Have you ever been tempted to build a replica of an exotic sports cars? Me either, but plenty of people find the temptation too much to resist. This is despite needing to devote thousands of dollars in labor and… more»

Four Speed Project – 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes the gap between owning a Corvette and driving it down the road proves insurmountable. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette in Mason, Ohio gained fuel and brake system parts that normally indicate an effort to make a long-parked vehicle drive… more»

Barn Finds