Chevrolet released the original Corvette as its competitor to the classic European sports car. The ‘Vette grew legs through the 1960s as the company slid more and more potent engines under the hood. However, the 1970s hurt the badge… more»
Sports Cars
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
NCRS Award Winner: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 5,920 Miles!
Feb 22, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1977 Triumph TR7
There was barely-concealed excitement among the motoring press and the buying public when British Leyland announced it would be releasing a new Triumph two-seat sports car in 1974. However, there was widespread disappointment when the new model turned out… more»
Feb 21, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Another MGB Transplant: No Reserve 1959 MGA
We’re no strangers to the MGA at Barn Finds, and we’ve seen cars ranging from lost causes to stunningly restored. What is more unusual is to have two appear on our desks in quick succession that have received engine… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: Fiat-Powered 1962 MG Midget Mk 1
The most common criticism of classic British sports cars is that some people wish they featured more powerful engines. I don’t necessarily subscribe to that theory because the modest power output of vehicles like the 1962 MG Midget meant… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 2 Comments
M3 Alternative: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a model that has lurked in the shadows of the iconic BMW E30 M3 for years, and sadly, it appears destined to continue doing so. As the owner of a 1986 example that I… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Running Project: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Nissan Fairlady Z was one of the Japanese answers to the British sports cars of the 1960s. When the car made it to the U.S. in 1970, it was marketed as the Datsun 240Z (for its 2.4-liter inline-4… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Impressive Kit Car: 1978 CCC Auburn Speedster
One of the hottest and most interesting segments of the collectible car hobby is that of kit cars. From accurate recreations to aesthetically questionable representations of classics of days past, these vehicles have become popular once again for the… more»
Feb 20, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
MGB Powerplant Transplant: 1956 MGA 1500 Roadster
Sitting for thirty years is a harsh sentence for most cars, unless the storage time features regular starting, ambient temperature control, maybe even resting on jack stands periodically. Otherwise, cars end up like this MGA: brakes and wheels frozen… more»
Feb 19, 2025 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Project
After scrolling through all the photos, it’s sort of hard to comprehend that this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette needs a full restoration. That’s what the seller here says, and as good as this car looks, I’m wondering if he’s referring… more»
Feb 17, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Last Of The L82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Red has always been the most popular color for Corvettes. This 1980 is being sold by a dealer in San Antonio, Texas and while there are only a few pictures in the ad, it looks great. This car is… more»
Feb 17, 2025 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Split Window Tribute: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
We’ve seen numerous modified Chevrolet Corvettes over the years here at Barn Finds, with the end results ranging from mild to wild. This 2006 Chevrolet Corvette started life as a Z06, making over 500 horsepower right from the factory. … more»
Feb 15, 2025 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Color: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet offered 1988 Corvette buyers a choice of eleven single-shade paint colors and, as is typical, some proved significantly more popular than others. This ’88 Convertible features one of the rarer colors, and it is interesting because it changes… more»
Feb 15, 2025 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Mechanically Rebuilt: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
We discussed the other day how the Ferrari Mondial has been creeping up in value, shedding some of the negative energy that has been associated with this “baby Ferrari” for the last few decades. Of course, when you see… more»
Feb 15, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Find 1983 Euro-Spec Porsche 928S
Porsche’s 928 was the factory’s attempt to replace the 911; obviously that ploy didn’t work, but the 911’s persistence does not subtract from what is a bona fide luxury grand tourer. The saga began in the early 1970s. America… more»
Feb 14, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
10k Original Miles: 1987 Pontiac Fiero SE
In an era when new cars seem less exciting, I believe the world is crying out for a manufacturer like Pontiac. It was willing to push the boundaries, creating iconic muscle cars like the GTO. It dived head-first into… more»
Feb 14, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1 of 511 Junkyard Find: 1976 Jensen GT
The Jensen GT was an enclosed version of the Jensen-Healey open-air sports car. It was only produced for a single model year and just over 500 copies were made. It was a 2+2 grand touring coupe with a small… more»
