Sports Cars

Rare Kit Car: 1969 Behrens Convertible

I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location… more»

Running Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Even though the Ford Thunderbird started out in the mid-fifties as a sporty two-seater, it quickly grew to accommodate additional passengers and became billed as a personal luxury car.  After ten successful generations followed by a five-year absence from… more»

Turbo-Look Cab: 1987 Porsche 911

If you’re going to go hunting for a desirable Porsche 911, starting with one featuring Turbo-inspired bodywork is a good choice. While there are numerous cases of cars being scoffed at when they attempt to resemble a high horsepower… more»

The Coolest Neoclassic? 1966 Excalibur “SS” Series I

Famed Milwaukee-based industrial designer Brooks Stevens was probably responsible for at least one car you think is stylish. The Studebaker GT Hawk, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeepster, and even the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bear his stamp. He also created the coolest… more»

Chevy V8 Power! 1972 Triumph Stag Convertible

Triumph’s Stag (1970-78) competed with touring cars like the Mercedes SL, offering seating for four and a V8 engine beneath its long bonnet. Built solely as convertibles, US Stags gained a targa bar to meet safety requirements in “the… more»

Requires Assembly: 1969 MGC Project

We cover MGBs out the wazoo. As for its more muscular sibling, the MGC, not so much so. Today’s 1969 MGC discovery is a project car that will require assembly, but much good restoration work has already occurred. Hailing… more»

31K Mile? 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The E-Type is arguably one of the most sleek and stunning cars to be introduced during the ’70s. Its long nose and big wheels scream fashion and esteem. It was also quick and functional. This roadster example is said… more»

Rare 1992 Aston Martin Virage

Only 93 Aston Martin Virages were said to be imported to the United States in 1992. Aston Martin is known for making limited runs of their vehicles, likely to drive up value. The company makes stunning performance vehicles with… more»

5.0 V8 Powered 1986 TVR 280i

Arguably one of the least British-looking British cars, the 1986 TVR 280i is a very boxy sports car with perfectly ’80s styling. It seems that only 980 280is were produced from 1984-1987 making this car fairly rare. The example… more»

BF Auction: 2002 Porsche 911 6-Speed

We find ourselves in a bit of a pickle! After purchasing and thoroughly enjoying a Porsche Boxster, we decided to buy a water-cooled Porsche 911. Well, we found a fantastic low-mileage example, but a new project car is on its… more»

9,369 Mile Drop Top: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the many positives about being a Corvette enthusiast is that, if you wait long enough, the perfect car will come along.  Perfect for some may mean the correct engine and transmission options.  Others wait around for the… more»

Barn Find? 1964 Triumph TR4 with Surrey Top

The British motor industry didn’t buy into planned obsolescence like we did here in America. Whether the term was coined by Brooks Stevens or Alfred Sloan or someone in between, Standard-Triumph and its competing brands did the opposite, making… more»

1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula Firehawk by SLP

Street Legal Performance (SLP) exists because of a drag racer’s tinkering. In the 1960s, Ed Hamburger was constantly finding ways to wring another fraction of a horsepower from his equipment. He was soon selling specially built oil pans to… more»

Race or Road: 1960 Turner Sports MK1

Love the Bugeye Sprite, but feel like they’re just too common? You need a Turner. And not just any Turner – a former-race-but-now-street Turner. Jack Turner was born in 1916 in Wales, and he grew up with a strong… more»

Drive or Restore? 1966 Porsche 912

This Porsche 912 has all the right vibes for giving the next owner the ultimate question: leave it alone and drive the doors off of it, or take it down to bare metal and restore it back to its… more»

V8-Powered 1999 Mazda Miata

Mazda Miatas are known to be a great starter car for anyone looking to get on the track or start learning how to drift. They’re speedy and small and have great cornering ability. The “Monster Miata” group has taken… more»

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