Sometimes we get the rare treat of an ad with a smidgen of social commentary snuck in. We all know that some buyers are just flat unrealistic or have stars in their eyes to the point that the obvious… more»
Sports Cars
May 23, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Split Window Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Within Corvette circles, the most coveted ride may be the 1963 “Split Window” coupe. It was a one-year approach that appealed to Bill Mitchell, GM’s head of design, but not to racing enthusiasts. After what may have been some… more»
May 23, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
427/4-Speed: Stunning 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Don’t be fooled by the photo because this 1969 Corvette Convertible is a pretty special car. It has been a labor of love by the seller to transform a tired classic into a vehicle that will draw crowds and… more»
May 22, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Custom Front: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project
“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, was treated to its third design in 1968. Inspired by the Mak Shark concept car, the C3 Corvette would remain in production through 1982. And across other generations, it’s still going strong today…. more»
May 22, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rebuilt 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette looks rough around the edges and would undoubtedly respond positively to restoration. It may seem overwhelming, but its freshly rebuilt big-block V8 makes it worth a closer look. It runs and drives, and the seller… more»
May 21, 2024 • Auctions • 22 Comments
BF Auction: 1972 Jensen Interceptor Mk III
If you’ve dreamt of owning a classic with Italian styling, British handling, and American horsepower, this Jensen Interceptor is the car for you! It’s a running and driving project that has already had considerable mechanical work done. The seller… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
49k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There is something undeniably attractive about buying the last of the breed in the classic world. Logic dictates that the manufacturer should have identified and eliminated any design shortcomings and that those cars should be the best of their… more»
May 20, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
With summer on our doorstep, now is the ideal time to park a classic Convertible in your driveway. Few motoring pleasures are better than hitting the road with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair…. more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Expense Spared: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
The Ford Mustang SVO remains a bit of an outlier in the performance and sports car world, but that doesn’t mean you should sleep on them. Despite not having the brawn of a 5.0L V8 under the hood, the… more»
May 19, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Yard Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
It is sometimes said that with enough time, money, and dedication, almost any classic car can be saved from oblivion. I’ve never been entirely convinced of that view, although I have seen a few pretty sad and sorry vehicles… more»
May 19, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stored Twenty-Five Years: 1985 TVR 280i Convertible
In early 1900s England, kids left school at thirteen or fifteen or eighteen to apprentice in a shop. Blacksmiths, mechanics, stone masons. In 1937, one Trevor Wilkinson left his school to begin work at a local garage. He was… more»
May 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Fire Ravaged: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Few sights are sadder than a classic car that has suffered at the hands of unfortunate circumstances. Such is the case with this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It was once a proud and noble beast, but a fire has… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Color C4 Drop Top: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
A lot of finding the perfect collectible car is timing. If you time it right, you purchase a great example of the car of your choosing when they are still considered used cars. Then, when the herd begins to… more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
V-8 Sacrilege or Awesomeness: 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4
For more than a few of the stories I have written this month for Barn Finds, the comments sections have been on fire with the age-old debate over keeping a car stock or turning it into a hot rod. … more»
May 18, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cheap 1976 Triumph TR6 Project
Everyone who’s spent serious time wrenching on vintage cars knows the agony: the car you thought had only a little rust turns out to be infested. We all appreciate a forthright seller who warns us ahead of time, and… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Restoration Required: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L46
If you compiled a list of classic American cars with styling that achieved global recognition, the First Generation Mustang would be an obvious inclusion. Another would undoubtedly be the C3 Corvette. It possesses the right level of aggression to… more»
