Sports Cars

BF Auction: 1976 Datsun 280Z

UPDATE -Additional photos of the driver’s side floor have been added to the gallery below. When the Datsun 240Z hit the market, it was an instant success. Seemingly overnight, the Z-car became a household name, well at least amongst… more»

Thrifty Rental Racer: 1988 Shelby CSX-T

Many of us know by now that the Shelby Corporation pioneered one of the most clever marketing campaigns ever conceived by allowing consumers to rent its high-performance products at the car rental counter. The Ford Mustang GT350H – the… more»

BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6

This TR6 comes from my personal collection. It’s a rust-free, driver-quality car that has had a lot of work done to it recently. Brown may not be everyone’s favorite color, but I think it suits the TR6’s masculine personality…. more»

Engine Out: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V Project

Sunbeam’s Alpine nameplate was recycled over the course of more than two decades, putting thousands of Alpines of one sort or another on the roads. The first of these descended from the Sunbeam-Talbot saloon and was famous for its… more»

427/4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Here’s a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette where the positives seem to outweigh the negatives by far.  While this one’s going to need some fiberglass replacement on the driver’s side, it appears the rest of the body is in reasonably nice… more»

Rare Project: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB

When it comes to restoration projects, few cars are equally as taxing and as potentially rewarding to bring back to life as a vintage Ferrari. The cost of entry is certainly lower than buying a completely restored example but… more»

Recently Revived: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

One of the greatest challenges facing enthusiasts searching for a Jaguar E-Type project candidate is locating a car without significant rust issues. That is where this 1971 Roadster rides to the rescue. It recently emerged after four decades of… more»

Cheap Supercar? 2004 Ferrari 360

This 2004 Ferrari 360 presents beautifully and is an unmolested classic with a genuine 14,179 miles on the clock. It seems to tick the boxes for anyone seeking an Italian thoroughbred with no visible physical damage or issues. The… more»

Needs Finishing: Ferrari Daytona Kit Car

The attraction of a replica or kit car build is obvious:  save thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars over the real-world model it’s based on. The Ferrari Daytona coupe and Spider is perhaps one of the most… more»

Right Where We Left It: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Follow-Up

In August of last year, I did a write-up on this 1950 Jaguar XK120 for sale on Craigslist in Kingston, New York.  This forlorn but solid Jaguar was a car that the ad writer frequently saw around Kingston growing… more»

Blu Scuro Droptop: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider

It’s easy to forget just how significant the Ferrari 348 Spider was for the company and enthusiasts at large. The arrival of a two-seater, mid-engined roadster from Ferrari hadn’t happened since the 365 Daytona Spider, and when you put… more»

Estate Sale: 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster

The MGA delivers a high “smiles to miles” quotient, with its graceful shape, reasonable price, and simple mechanicals. The design of the car far preceded its production. It was first unveiled in 1951 as a race car built on… more»

Back From 25 Years of Storage: 1973 Lotus Europa

Over the history of Barn Finds, thousands of vehicles have been profiled.  You would think that cars that saw high production numbers would be frequent subjects, and you would be correct.  However, a particular British sports car seems to… more»

Long Term Ownership: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8

The arrival of Donald Healey’s new British sports car in 1953 permanently shifted the trajectory of buyers’ expectations. The Healey 100 was fast – in fact, it was named for its top speed. Later models were even more muscular…. more»

Spotless Survivor: 1993 Nissan 240SX SE With 26k Original Miles

Nissan’s Z-Car range from the 1970s received great acclaim as an affordable sports car offering above-average performance and impressive handling. The company continued pursuing that philosophy with classics like this 1993 240SX SE. The formula remained simple, with the… more»

427 Powerhouse Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The third generation of “America’s Sports Car” – the Chevy Corvette – debuted in 1968 and was positively received. The 1969 encore edition was even more successful, selling 10,000 more units than the year before. This convertible was built… more»

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