The Tiger was a V8 derivative of the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. My first recollection of the car was the red Alpine driven by Secret Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the 1960s TV series, Get Smart. The Tiger got… more»
Sports Cars
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sunshine Yellow Convertible: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 4+3
If you could build the perfect C4 Chevrolet Corvette, what would it look like? For me, this is the car I’d configure if you could still walk into the dealership and order one. The color is called “Sunshine Yellow”… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Survivor! 1991 Honda CRX Si
Honda’s CRX sprang from its Civic lineage in the same manner as the Prelude arose from the Accord: as a sporty alternative to its sedate, economical siblings. The snub-nosed hatchback was given a lively suspension, an economy engine, and… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
2 for 1 Avanti Deal: 1963 Studebaker Avantis
Everyone loves a two-for-one deal. Usually, these come to you as a sale at your local grocery store. In the automotive world, they are a bit rare other than the occasional sales gimmick at a new car lot. I… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1982 Dodge Challenger
Not the Dodge Challenger of yore, if you count yore as being four years prior. This 1982 Dodge Challenger is a captive import from the Dodge Boys and is based on the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda, not exactly a name… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Resurrected Parts Car: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
For those of you not around for the glory days of automobile restoration back in the seventies and eighties, securing a parts car to assist in restoring the primary car was a common tactic. You would simply look for… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mid-Engine Project: 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE
For such an “iconic” and interesting car, it’s hard to believe that the Pontiac Fiero was only made for five model years, beginning in the fall of 1983 for the 1984 year until the end of 1988. They really… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
30 Hard Years of Storage: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
We have all suffered through that phase where we wanted a particular project car and ended up grabbing the first grubby example we could at a price that should have been seen as a sign of impending doom. Or,… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Matching Numbers Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
When the Corvette was completely redesigned for the 1963 model year, it was a stunning example of just how powerful a company General Motors was at that time. The styling was something from another planet thanks to General Motors… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
The Salvatore Salerno Special?
Who knows why guys decided to build their own cars in the 1950s! Of course, the availability of fiberglass incited considerable creativity, but still, it took a special person to tread that path – cobbling together a brand-new car… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Modified Then Stored Since 1964: 1955 MG TF 1500
One of our biggest laments here at Barn Finds is that most people give no back story for their collector car in their ads. A “just the facts” approach is useful when describing a late-model economy car. When it… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
41K Miles: 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger
It’s increasingly rare that there’s still anything approaching “good deal” status in the hobby car industry, especially as vehicles from the 1980s continue to rise in value. However, the Shelby Mopar products from the 1980s are still hanging out… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Color and 29K Miles: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
The Ferrari 328 GTS is a car on the verge of having a moment. Collectors are snatching up high quality 308s and 328s left and right, with the latter being particularly sought-after due to improved handling and braking capabilities,… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Too Many Projects: 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV
Every country has its iconic cars, the ones that put it on the mark as a predominant builder of a certain genre. For America, it’s clearly muscle cars and trucks; for Germany, luxury models and highway cruise missiles. In… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rebuilt Engine and No Rust: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As we are all well aware, the Porsche 914 was born under a heavy thundercloud of controversy. Maligned as not being a true Porsche due to its Volkswagen engine and some of its parts, the purists derided the car… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The first owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette wanted the best of both worlds, ordering a car with serious performance and a range of options to improve comfort. It isn’t 100% original, but is ideal for someone seeking a… more»
