Sports Cars

Shop Owner’s Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV

Owners of automotive repair shops are often given vehicles in lieu of payment when the repair bills exceed a point of no return. However, this doesn’t mean they’re receiving desirable cars in exchange for the work performed. Often, it’s… more»

Stored for 20 Years: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

The Porsche 944 Turbo has been discussed to death in internet forums whereby potential owners debate the merit of buying a 951 over a modern-day Boxster or 996. The debate can be fiery at times, with 911 owners claiming… more»

Ford-Powered: 1970 Jaguar XKE 2+2

Every car has its fans, even the Jaguar XKE 2+2. We can moan about the roof line, the extra weight, the lack of sporting feel – but these cars sold well when launched by the factory in 1966. By… more»

Rat Rod: 1968 Triumph GT6

The Triumph GT6 can appear elegant or tough depending on how it’s dressed. This owner conducted a body-off restoration of many components underneath this heavily patina’d sheet metal – transmission, brakes, etc – and it runs and drives well;… more»

Museum Quality: 1,543 Mile 1983 DMC DeLorean

UPDATE 05/24/2025: The seller has had no luck shifting this 1983 DMC DeLorean we saw in January. Therefore, they have decided to make another attempt to find it a new home. Interestingly, they have dropped the price, but only… more»

6-Speed Flood Project: 2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

Here’s a project car opportunity that introduces all sorts of questions: the 996 chassis continues disrupt relationships, automotive forums, and car gatherings. Is it a good car? Is it a ticking time bomb? The debate rages on, and sadly,… more»

14k Original Miles: No Reserve 1981 DMC DeLorean

Until recently, this 1981 DMC DeLorean had occupied the same spot in the previous owner’s garage since 1993. This lack of action makes it unsurprising that its odometer shows only 14,000 original miles. The seller has revived the DeLorean,… more»

Niki Lauda Edition: 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

After a horrific accident in 1976, Niki Lauda managed a comeback that landed him in a Brabham-Alfa Romeo F1 car sponsored by Parmalat. It was 1978. The car was powered by an Alfa flat-12 and raced to limited success…. more»

Major Restoration: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1964 Coupe demonstrates the ongoing popularity of Chevrolet’s C2 Corvette. It requires a restoration that will involve dismantling the car to the last nut and bolt, although it seems there are people willing to tackle this build. It… more»

Widebody Slantnose: 1982 Porsche 911

There are few things more exciting than seeing a dusty sports car in a garage. Of course, any of you who have found yourselves short on time to drive your classic or vintage vehicle may find that it gets… more»

Could Be A Bargain! 1968 MGC GT Project

The owner of this relatively rare 1968 MGC-GT doesn’t want to waste a lot of words in his Craigslist post from Clackamas, Oregon (near Portland). “1968 MGC GT, $4950.00, runs good, been sitting, needs paint.” We further learn it… more»

Six Figure Build: Lamborghini Countach Replica

Over the last few years, we have seen Lamborghini Countach prices rise significantly. These were never cheap cars to buy, but as an iconic 1980s performance vehicle, it was somewhat inevitable that prices would begin a dramatic upswing. That… more»

Desiccated Survivor: 1950 MG TD

One constant theme you detect when reading about the many cars profiled on the pages of Barn Finds is that bargains are available if you are the least bit handy in your garage.  Most of the vehicles featured are… more»

Ferrari BB 512 Boxer Replica: Corson Kit Car

It seems like there’s a rash of replicas and kit cars coming out of the woodwork, reminding us just how many aftermarket companies sprung up in the 80s to create the (affordable) supercar of your dreams. Ferrari and Lamborghini… more»

Factory Talbot Yellow: 1977 Porsche 911

This strikes me as a rare opportunity in the air-cooled Porsche world. The asking price on this 1977 Porsche 911 doesn’t seem terrible, especially considering the specs. This is a factory sunroof delete model that left the showroom wearing… more»

Still Attainable: 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal

There are a handful of classic cars that seem to define trends in the larger vintage vehicle market. For instance, most every vintage Alfa Romeo is a highly sought-after vehicle, owing to the brand’s racing lineage and ability to… more»

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