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»
Sports Cars
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Baby Bentley: 1937 Austin 7 Nippy Roadster
The Nippy was a 2-seat roadster based on the Austin 7 (or Seven), built in England between 1934/35 and 1937. Production numbers were low, so the quantity of survivors today can’t be large. Due to their low weight and… more»
May 1, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Recently Revived: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Datsun always claimed that it didn’t draw inspiration from the Jaguar E-Type when designing its iconic 240Z and its successors, but few believed that. From the long nose hiding a six-cylinder engine to the rear hatch, the similarities are… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Lotus Twin Cam: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster
The Jensen-Healey was a collaborative effort between Jensen Motors and Donald Healey after production of the Austin-Healey 3000 had ended. Healey provided the bodies, and Jensen assembled them. These luxury sports cars were on the market from 1972 to… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
39K Mile 1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4
Regarding collecting cars, some enthusiasts subscribe to the notion that you should aspire to own either the earliest or the latest versions of a certain model. The earlier models are almost prototype-like in their design, with some features that… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Highly Accurate? 1988 Lamborghini Countach
As much as we hear about the economy shuddering and the collector car hobby cooling off, there are still plenty of signs of life that tell us what’s actually happening: the cars that should have never sold for what… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Paint Barn Find: 1963 Lancia Flavia
When it comes to vintage Italian cars, there’s a wide variety of vehicles that fly under the radar and offer just as much style and panache as your 60s Lamborghini or Ferrari. You have to accept slightly less sporting… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider
This was a very nice Alfa Romeo… until a fateful day a few weeks ago. The body had no major rust, and the paint looked great. It had been parked for a while, but I had big plans for… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Dolphin Gray Project: 1964 Porsche 356 C
The Porsche 356 is one of the more instantly recognizable sports cars ever made. It maintains a significant place in history as Porsche’s first major entry into the global sports car market, spawning multiple high-performance variants that today are… more»
Apr 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Over 500k Miles: 1988 BMW M3
When it comes to high mileage classic cars, I am a major fan of vintage machines that have racked up big miles. After all, if you buy a driver’s car, isn’t it meant to be driven? The BMW E30… more»
Apr 29, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Ambitious Project: 1959 Triumph TR3
The TR3 successfully replaced the TR2, resulting in nearly 75,000 assemblies between 1955 and 1962. The cars were changed little over time and the TR3A and TR3B were unofficial variants of the evolving design. This 1959 edition is said… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare S Series: 1988 TVR S1
Barn Finds reader Chuck F. knows the way to my wallet, as he has flagged yet another TVR project that’s come up for grabs. This time it’s a rarely seen 1998 TVR S1, imported to the U.S. with its… more»
Apr 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
37K Original Miles: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Every now and again, you come across a car listing that is the love for the vehicle just comes spilling through the page. That’s certainly the feeling I get reading about this 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo, which has been… more»
Apr 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Swedish Sports Car: 1974 Saab Sonett III
In the world of oddballs, the Saab Sonett may be one of the more curious coupes ever made. Now, as a company, Saab is no stranger to quirkiness; some might even say that the company’s entire legacy is based… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Sports Car: 1979 MGB Roadster
The MGB was the replacement for the MGA and was built by British Motor Corp. and its successor from 1962 to 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster which later expanded to include a coupe, and its variants had… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»
