Elva Engineering was an English builder of sports and racing cars. The Courier was one of their core products and the autos relied on MG as its source for chassis components and drivetrains. A roadster came first in 1958,… more»
Sports Cars
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
The Last Testarossa: 1996 Ferrari F512M
We often forget that the classic Ferrari Testarossa was, in many ways, a mass produced Ferrari if there ever was one. When Testarossa production ended, almost 10,000 cars had been produced. With its long lifespan relative to other Ferrari… more»
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Consequences of Going Under Cover: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
While we have a lot of fun here at Barn Finds writing up all of these neat old classic vehicles, sometimes you run across a car that makes you want to cry. It just hurts to see a vehicle… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1967 Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type is one of the more fascinating vehicles from the classic scene. Even rough and rusty examples command impressive prices, while pristine examples can be six-figure vehicles. This 1967 E-Type is a survivor, and while it would… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Road Ready: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Gasser
Hiding in this garage is a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Gasser. It had occupied the same spot since its racing days ended in 1985. However, the seller recently revived it, returning the car to a roadworthy state while preserving… more»
May 6, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project
The most major news for the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette regarding engine availability was actually in the small-block department, as this was the year the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches. However, the more coveted excitement remained with the big… more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Gold G-Body: 1983 Porsche 911SC
We saw this 1983 Porsche 911SC a few weeks back, and it’s here again with new photos and a fairly active auction at the moment. Will it reach reserve this time and find a new owner? Time will tell…. more»
May 5, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Hangar Stored Since the Early Eighties: 1966 Volvo P1800S
In today’s economy, you have to stretch every dollar. As enthusiasts of classic vehicles, we know that costs are soaring daily. What if you could purchase a vehicle suitable for Cars and Coffee and the occasional Monday commute? What… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
In the Woods: 1968 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was an English 2-seat sports car built on two occasions by Roots Group, from 1953 to 1955 and then from 1959 to 1968. The car may have become most visible to U.S. buyers from its appearance… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Shiro Special: 1988 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
One of my favorite 1980s Japanese cars is the one you’re looking at right here: the 1988 Nissan 300ZX Shiro Special. There was an interesting period among Japanese makes in the 80s where a certain color scheme became synonymous… more»
May 4, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Low Miles? 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
This 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider here on eBay has come to market at the right time. These cars are rising in price, and this imperfect example can waft along on the uptrend. Bidding has reached $69,100. Ferrari introduced the… more»
May 3, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original L76/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
It is a story almost as old as time itself. An enthusiast unearths a desirable classic hidden in a barn or a shed, and visions dance in their head as they imagine how it will look once returned to… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap Wheels: 1980 Triumph TR7 Project
The TR7 was the wedged-shaped sports car built by Triumph from 1975 to 1981. The advertising manta was “the shape of things to come” and the car sold well, though it had the kind of quality problems often associated… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
America’s First Sports Car? 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Powel Crosley – inventor, entrepreneur, and owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team – desperately wanted to become an auto manufacturer. He had worked at a dealership selling cars, attempted to establish a factory to assemble other… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Recently Revived 1991 Mazda Miata SE
Many Miata buyers are fixated on the first-year 1990s, but the 1991s are pretty much the same thing, but with some incremental improvements. What we have here in Harrisonburg, Virginia on eBay is a 1991 car recently resurrected after… more»
May 1, 2024 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: 1979 MGB Roadster
While working on one of the BF Projects outside Barn Finds HQ, a tidy-looking MGB pulled up a while back. The young guy who jumped out of it introduced himself and expressed curiosity about what I was working on…. more»
