The market has sorted the XKE into what I call a “desirability stack”. At the pinnacle are the rarified – a couple of handfuls of Lightweights (the racing version), a few hundred “outside bonnet latch” (aka OBL) cars, and… more»
Sports Cars
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Long-Term Owner: 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I “Flat Floor” Roadster
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Family Owned: 1994 Mazda RX-7
The FD-chassis Mazda RX-7 remains one of the more intriguing investment options in the modern classics category. Easily one of the most beautiful Japanese coupes ever made, the rotary-powered two-door was also produced in fairly limited quantities and is… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
Some project candidates tick so many of the right boxes for enthusiasts that it is easy to understand why they generate strong interest. Take this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette as a prime example. It is a desirable Split Window Coupe,… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Decent Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its infancy back in 1957, but the sportster was already making progress in terms of performance with the 6-cylinder being discontinued the year before, followed by the 265 cubic-inch V8 growing to 283… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Spotless Slant Nose: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Vehicle manufacturers will sometimes look at modifications performed by third parties and see the benefit of integrating that change into a production model. Such was the case with Porsche and its 911 Turbo model. Kremer Racing developed the styling… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Garage Find: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet
Until the 250 GT Pininfarina was launched, Ferrari model production numbers ranged from a few-handfuls to slightly less than 100 copies. Many were customized to buyers’ tastes. By the mid-1950s, the company knew it needed to sell more road-going… more»
Feb 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Half Million Dollar Craigslist Find: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
Craigslist can be truly surprising sometimes. Most of the time, the website is the home of questionable cars at high prices. Other times, vehicles that are far outside the reach of the average Craigslist reader pop up for sale. … more»
Feb 25, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
McBurnie Mold: Ferrari 365 GTB Daytona Spyder Replica
When it comes to replicas, we’ve all seen the ugly underbelly of this kit car market: poorly constructed kits with major shortcomings like shoddy interiors and mismatched body proportions. However, among some of the more frequently cloned classic models… more»
Feb 25, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tiger Set Up for Touring: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
One of the more pleasant, and somewhat expensive, experiences in the classic car world is multi-day touring. While many of the major clubs have long offered tours through the most scenic parts of the country, there are now many… more»
Complete And Running: 1972 Volvo 1800E
In 1970, Volvo equipped its 1800 coupe models with fuel injection, hence the designation 1800E. There was also a cosmetic upgrade to the car, though the basic body didn’t change until the cute 1800ES station wagon arrived in 1972…. more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
4,000 Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Extraordinary mileage claims are nothing new to us at Barn Finds, with some more plausible than others. That brings us to this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. It is a striking car that presents superbly, and its big-block V8 promises exhilarating… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Twin Turbos! 2001 Lotus Esprit V8
Lotus’ long-running Esprit model incorporated more than twenty variants, many of them made in overlapping production years. For instance, in 2001, buyers could opt for the Esprit V8, the V8 GT, the V8 SE, and the tremendous Sport 350…. more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One of 527 Indy Pace Cars: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
If you have your sights on a low-mileage sports car that has been garage-kept and pampered, then you should be looking in the classifieds for a Corvette. Specifically, a commemorative or pace car edition of some sort. Why? The… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unrestored 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet
Lancia’s Aurelia was a kaleidoscope of models, from the slightly frumpy B10 to the luminous Spider America. Not only did the sheet metal change, but Lancia was ever in self-improvement mode, tinkering around the edges of its unique solutions… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Subtle Supercar: 13k Mile 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Upon its release, the C4 Corvette faced criticism from some quarters for lackluster performance. This was an era when manufacturers were still grappling with emission regulations, but Chevrolet rode to the rescue with the ZR-1 in 1990. It recaptured… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fascinating History: 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
Older British sports cars offer potential buyers an engaging ownership experience. Not only are they typically fun to drive, but the simple engineering principles mean they are ideal for an enthusiast wishing to be hands-on when the subject turns… more»
