Sports Cars

Upgraded Engine: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite

There is something inherently charming about classic British sports cars. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. Design limitations gave these cars a distinctive appearance and a character that many believe… more»

BF Exclusive: 1972 Triumph Spitfire

There used to be a time when Triumph Spitfires were just about everywhere. These small sports cars were an outstanding balance of affordability and fun. This formula worked out great for Triumph, and they ended up building over 300k… more»

1-of-250: 1995 Lancia Delta Integrale Final Edition

Lancia remains one of the most successful marques in the cut and thrust of the World Rally Championship. Its Delta Integrale proved a formidable weapon in Group A form, developing a legend status that virtually guarantees that any tidy… more»

42k Mile: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

We have seen many 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 cars placed on the market over the past 5 years. This one is located north of San Francisco in Sonoma. It is claimed to be an original 42,000 mile car. The seller… more»

Real Barn Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

If this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is an accurate guide, there are still extremely desirable classics squirreled away in barns awaiting liberation. It is unclear how long this ‘Vette has hibernated, but the layer of dust suggests we can probably… more»

Big-Block Classified Find: 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod

Few things are sadder than a project build that stalls when the owner passes away before their dream comes to fruition. Such is the story of this 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. The owner planned a full-blown Restomod build, slotting a… more»

Garage Find: 1956 MG MGA Project

Often, when one finds an old car that is in deleterious condition, its surroundings will match said vehicle’s state. In the case of this 1956 MG “A”, its surroundings look more like a typical suburban garage and not the… more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

With the 1963 Split Window Coupe having achieved the status as one of the most iconic Corvettes of all time, there’s literally no such thing as an undesirable example, with nice drivers easily fetching more than $100k consistently.  This… more»

Fun Personified: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster

Nothing compels me to write up a car from the many listings we see at Barn Finds more than a good set of photos. We’re not asking for Ansel Adams here; we just want to see the basics in… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Saab Sonett III

Saab marched to the beat of a different drummer, producing interesting and quirky cars. This 1974 Saab Sonett III was its attempt at bringing a sporting model to the market, although it never sold in the volumes originally envisaged…. more»

Restoration Required: 1958 Austin Healey Sprite

This 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye is about as forlorn as a Bugeye can possibly be, but the seller calls it “a good candidate for full restore”. It’s listed here on eBay, with bidding starting at $1500 – no one has… more»

Rare T-Type Package: 1989 Buick LeSabre

Even though the eighties decade isn’t typically remembered as fondly for exciting offerings as many periods before or after, Buick broke the mold by developing what was known as the T-Type trim level, synonymous with a sportier look and… more»

25 Years Owned: 1991 Acura NSX

The Acura NSX has long been a desirable supercar with the unusual benefit of sporting Honda mechanicals that also make it one of the most budget-friendly models you can buy. That being said, this reliable reputation almost worked against… more»

Rust Free? 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

Some cars are equally at home sitting on display in one’s living room or yawing through an off-camber curve out on some deserted backroad, and the Alfa Romeo Giulietta is one of them. First, it has to be the… more»

27K Original Miles: 1993 Lotus Esprit SE

The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more accessible supercars from the 1990s despite being part of the same realm of vehicles like the Acura NSX and Porsche 911. While those cars were its classmates back in the day,… more»

Rebuilt Engine! 1974 Jensen-Healey

Here’s one of the tidiest Jensen-Healeys I have ever seen. The paint pops, the trim is clean, the engine is rebuilt. The owner has pampered the car and it shows; I also appreciate the effort to clean the car… more»

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