Sports Cars

Rare Jensen Version: No Reserve 1963 Volvo P1800

We’ve recently seen a few examples of Volvo’s P1800/1800S/1800ES crossing our desks at Barn Finds, with some offering more promise than others. What sets this 1963 model apart is that it is one of the last produced by Jensen… more»

Amazing 2,871 Mile 1980 Chevrolet Citation X-11

UPDATE, AGAIN – This 18k-mile 1980 Chevrolet Citation X-11 is listed for sale again, over almost five years after it was featured back in 2020, here on Barn Finds twice. It’s now listed here on eBay in Newark, New… more»

BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

If you’re looking to experience classic C4 Corvette performance with the wind in your hair, this 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible might be just the ticket. With 73,400 miles on the clock and a clean Illinois title, this example is… more»

47k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It is fair to say that the C2 firmly established Chevrolet’s Corvette in the marketplace. It sold in significantly higher numbers than its predecessor, and the company’s focus on an improved driving experience created a more rounded package that… more»

Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1963 model year was a big one for the Chevrolet Corvette. The car had finally been redesigned after 10 years on the original platform. The buying public liked what they saw, and sales increased by nearly 50%, thanks… more»

Low Miles? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

By the 1970s, Alfa Romeo was government-owned and on the march toward a merger with Fiat. Its factories were limping along at roughly half-capacity. Despite this, the Spider Veloce – with origins reaching back to the 1950s – received… more»

Frame-Off With Original Paint: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Freedom is a wonderful thing. And it’s great that car owners have the freedom to do just about anything they want with their pride and joy on four wheels. Hey, it’s their property and their money, right? In this… more»

Worth Fixing? 1965 Porsche 356C Project

There are two problems with affordable projects: one, you can more easily justify bringing it home because the price difference between it and a finished car is so great, it seems like a sound deal. And second, a project… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Of the first-generation “Baby Birds,” the 1957 model enjoyed the highest production numbers (21,380), but that is partially because its production was extended to December 13, 1957. I was reminded of that when I saw a two-page advertisement in… more»

V12 Cruiser: 1979 Ferrari 400i Automatic

It’s not every day that a twelve-cylinder Ferrari from the disco era pops up for sale—especially one that’s this well-preserved. Listed here on eBay and located in the United States, this 1979 Ferrari 400i Automatic is a clean and… more»

Brazilian Rarity: 1977 VW Bianco S Project

If you’re deep in the VW world, you may have heard of Toni Bianco—a Brazilian designer who built a limited run of sporty, fiberglass-bodied coupes based on the Volkswagen Beetle. This one, a 1977 Bianco S, is one of… more»

Cheap Project: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

With such a long production run, it’s no wonder that values for the Chevrolet Corvette vary from through the roof to almost unbelievably affordable.  Some of the mid-to-late C3 examples still fall into the budget-friendly category, with this 1977… more»

Running Project: 1962 Triumph TR3A

Standard Triumph had put a few roadsters into buyers’ hands in the immediate post-war period, first its 1800, then the 2000, but the company’s competitiveness was slipping in the sports-car segment. Rumor has it that Sir John Black, managing… more»

Senior-Owned: 1991 Ford Escort GT 5-Speed

As usual, I’m hoping the Ford paint scholars in the crowd can nail down this color. Alabaster? Light Titanium? I just like to fill in the blanks whenever I can. Whatever color it is, we haven’t seen too many… more»

350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There are few experiences better on a summer’s day than slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair. That is the opportunity provided by this 1972 Corvette… more»

Same Owner for 49 Years: 1975 Fiat X1/9

We don’t see many 50-year-old cars on Barn Finds that have had the same owner for 49 years. The seller was sixteen when he bought this 1975 Fiat X1/9 back in our Bicentennial year of 1976. It’s been treated… more»

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