Sports Cars

LeMans Blue Sports Sedan: 2002 BMW M5

The E39-chassis BMW M5 is one of the best sports sedans made in recent memory, and as values continue to hold steady, there’s little doubt that it has more room to run in the future. While pristine, low-mileage cars… more»

55K Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

When Ford wanted to appeal to customers not looking for a V8 and loads of luxury, it often turned to turbocharging and Euro-centric design tendencies. It’s an interesting approach that shows somewhat limited thinking; it essentially put customers into… more»

Barn Fresh Find: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette L-82 Convertible

This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette L-82 Convertible is a genuine barn find, discovered in East Tennessee after years of storage. Showing 80,000 miles and equipped with both a soft top and a removable hardtop, this Stingray appears to be a… more»

Four Cylinder Muscle: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger

With the immense popularity enjoyed by the Dodge Charger during its early days, things changed quickly not long after, as muscle car desirability began to dwindle.  As with most cars, some offerings bearing the Charger moniker are more fondly… more»

Restoration Required: 1965 Jaguar E-Type FHC

Taste is purely subjective, but I have always considered the Jaguar E-Type to be the most beautiful passenger car ever built. Many believe the E-Type to be designer Malcolm Sayer’s master work, although he also turned his attention to… more»

47k Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 928

There are certain vehicles where the condition seems to be downright respectable and the issues fairly minor, but it still doesn’t stop a seller from deciding to part ways. We’ve all been there – the car or truck in… more»

Daily Drive It? 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2

While this Lotus Elan +2 is narrowly tucked into a garage, it’s not exactly a barn find. It’s been fully restored to “daily driver status” and apparently only needs new gas and oil before leaping into life. Find it… more»

Well Maintained 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa

The Porsche 911 hierarchy is complex; over the years, we’ve seen every model seemingly skyrocket in price, before a correction occurred that left some cars still soaring and others beginning to fade. Despite these fluctuations, most owners of air-cooled… more»

Does The Small Mouth Stay? 1961 Triumph TR3A

If you like “Sidescreen” Triumphs, you’ve immediately noticed something wrong with this picture: “Wait a minute! The TR3A had the wide-mouth grille!” Of course, you also know that converting the nose of an early TR is common enough that… more»

Upgraded Original 350: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

If you’re the type of enthusiast who prioritizes performance over originality, you may find this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette irresistible. It doesn’t merely present well, because its sweet little small-block sports a range of upgrades that are designed to unleash… more»

Factory Hardtop: 1972 Triumph TR6

For me, the Triumph TR6 is an unusual vehicle. Most classics sneak quietly into our consciousness, seeming to have been there for an eternity. However, I can clearly remember seeing my first TR6 as a teen, and I admit… more»

Rebuilt 327: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Some enthusiasts are hesitant to take on an unfinished project, fearing they will uncover unpleasant secrets. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller has invested considerable time and effort into the… more»

47k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Although we are heading into the last month of summer, there are still plenty of opportunities for enthusiasts to make the most of the warm weather from behind the wheel of a classic Convertible. That makes this 1974 Corvette… more»

Rare Survivor: 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 Michelotti Coupe

Here’s a true orphan brand story that ties directly to a fascinating piece of motorsport history. This 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe, designed by Giovanni Michelotti, is now here on Barn Finds Auctions. Showing 48,113 miles and wearing a… more»

Binders Full of Documentation: 1946 MG TC

We write about a ton of different automobiles here at Barn Finds.  From ancient relics to modern sedans, our readers are constantly treated to a cornucopia of vehicles.  Few vehicles, however, are worthy of milestone status.  Consider the American… more»

Time-Capsule Find: 1988 Mazda RX-7

This one-owner 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a true survivor, showing just 30,850 original miles and remaining completely stock since new. Purchased brand new by the seller’s grandparents, it has been garage kept its entire life, never driven in winter,… more»

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