Many moons ago, when I was spending most weekends in my shop working on car restoration, a friend tipped me to an MGA roadster located just off Wilsonville Road, near Woodburn, Oregon. I didn’t even change from my coveralls,… more»
Sports Cars
Too Many Projects: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Series 1 Datsun 240Zs have been on a tear lately, with values of restored cars climbing to levels that put those finished examples out of reach for many casual hobbyists. Buying a project-grade example is now the best option… more»
Clean Cosworth: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a car that’s near and dear to my heart. Long-term Barn Finds readers will remember that I dragged one out of a junkyard in Pennsylvania… more»
Moon Roof Mod: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The big news for the C3 Corvette in 1974 was a change to the rear that now employed a urethane bumper along the lines of the one out front. That meant the Kamm-style rear treatment that was a Corvette… more»
Nice View From the Engine Bay: 1975 Porsche 911 Project
The iconic Porsche 911 changed the world of sports cars forever. While its predecessor, the 356, was popular in its own right, the 911 offered a more comfortable, powerful ride. In fact, Porsche was all about incremental increases in… more»
Fresh Paint! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Four-Speed
Shiny gold paint, a decent interior, and a four-speed manual transmission make this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette in Miami, Florida more interesting than many C3 (third generation) Corvettes we feature. Eagle-eyed readers may do a double-take as another gold 1969… more»
2.0 Tilex Transplant! 1968 BMW 1600
Most of the time when I think of the concept of a sleeper car, it’s usually some 60s base-model American vehicle with the original paint that someone has stuffed a more powerful motor in, you know, kind of like… more»
Preservation Class: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Coupé
On December 16th, Bonhams will run its Bond Street Sale in London, featuring two very low-mileage Lamborghinis, a Miura and a Countach. In ownership since 1995, and with only 14,500 miles on the clock, here is the 1969 Lamborghini… more»
Two Owner Example: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
When it comes to Porsche 911s, it can sometimes seem like a feast or famine situation. In one regard, these air-cooled classics have become so sought after that they rarely stick around long when one appears for sale; on… more»
Hurricane Victim: 1954 Jaguar XK140
It’s already happening: exotic and collector cars devastated by the historic storm surge caused by Hurricane Ian are showing up for sale. We’ve all seen the photos of the Plymouth Superbirds dropped like a Tonka truck on its roof… more»
Daily Driver Unicorn: 1998 Acura Integra Type R
While we all typically seek out the best example of a collector car that money can buy, there’s a certain level of attraction to a specialty vehicle that has been driven like any other commuter. The Acura Type R… more»
Rusty Beamer: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS Coupe
When Barn Finds reader SD-KC sent us the tip on this 1973 BMW 3.0 CS coupe, I was glad to see it in the marketplace, as well-kept and nicely restored examples are really cool cars and exchanging hands for… more»
Stunning Replica: 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder
If you happen to have a spare $20 million sitting in your bank account, you could hit the road behind the wheel of a 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder. However, if your balance looks as sad as mine, this… more»
















