A known ownership history is always desirable when searching for a classic to park in your garage. It makes it easier to confirm a seller’s claim, helping to ensure that buyers get what they are paying for. This 1985… more»
Sports Cars
Mar 12, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
34k Original Miles: No Reserve 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
Mar 11, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve: 1980 Triumph TR7 Drophead Coupe
I have always believed that the Triumph TR7 deserved greater sales success than it eventually achieved. The styling doesn’t appeal to everyone, but the same can be said of almost any classic. Perhaps its greatest hurdle was the company’s… more»
Mar 10, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Solid Project: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Datsun demonstrated with its Z-car range that it could produce more than reliable and inexpensive small cars. Vehicles like this 1978 280Z are genuine sports models that have developed a strong following in the classic world. This one requires… more»
Mar 10, 2025 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1984 Plymouth Conquest Turbo
When I think of “captive imports,” I don’t normally think of staid, sometimes stodgy Plymouth. They usually made cars for practical people who didn’t want to appear too showy or flashy, anything that screams, “Look at me!” It’s hard… more»
Mar 10, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Paint! 1971 Datsun 240Z
Is original paint worth a premium price? This 1971 Datsun 240z listed here on eBay is notable for its known history and Monte Carlo Red paint that’s said to be original, eliciting a description of the car as a… more»
Mar 9, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
5-Speed Super Coupe: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
Looking back to the period when Ford introduced the Thunderbird Super Coupe in 1989, it was a fun offering for the time, one that combined both a high level of performance with the luxury and size of a T-Bird. … more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Real L82? 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
The demise of the big-block option at the end of the 1974 model year left Corvette buyers with only one choice if they craved better-than-average performance. Ticking the box beside the L82 option boosted engine power, which proved to… more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Parked in ’81: 1969 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman’s obsession with minimizing vehicle weight didn’t just bring him considerable motorsport success. It allowed his company to produce cars offering surprising performance from relatively modest drivetrain configurations. This 1969 Lotus Europa is a perfect example of that… more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Needs Fettling: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
i “I do not fit in this car” is a top reason vintage cars are listed for sale. We can ask why that deficiency was not forecast before splashing out for a particular car but the fact is, many… more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
What’s Next For This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette?
I’m not really a Corvette guy, but I do have a favorite Corvette: It’s the ’54 model. Although it’s fundamentally the same as the introductory ’53, Chevrolet made ten times as many of them, so it’s not quite as… more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Donation Sports Car: 1984 Porsche 928
I hate to admit it, but after a solid three weeks of stating I was done with projects, I now want a Porsche 928. These have always been intriguing cars to me, starting with the styling and then the… more»
Mar 8, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its Vega subcompact from 1971 to 1977. But only about 3,500 of them will likely ever be considered collectible. That small group is the high-performance Cosworth Vega produced only in 1975… more»
Mar 7, 2025 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint
While taking on an unfinished vehicle restoration project can seem daunting, having one that’ll make you proud when it’s completed, along with the joy of displaying it at car shows, will make it worth the effort., especially if a… more»
Mar 7, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked Thirty Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Coupe
What’s your favorite Z-car? Do you like early 240s? The cushy 280ZX? Or is the very most modern Z Performance more up your alley? Every car has its fans, and it looks like this 1978 Datsun 280Z coupe here… more»
Mar 6, 2025 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original L82/4-Speed: No Reserve 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
There are many reasons to like this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. From its desirable drivetrain combination to its low odometer reading and the long list of factory options, it possesses something that will appeal to almost any taste. However, it… more»
Mar 5, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Best In The World? 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
For the most part, I never actually see the vehicles I write about here on Barn Finds, but I am actually going to get up close and personal with this 1958 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series VI Pinin Farina… more»
