Sports Cars

Entry-Level Opportunity: 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX

Somewhere along the path of your classic car journey, you probably ought to own a Ford Thunderbird. And there’s no way you can use the excuse, “They didn’t make one that I like,” because T-Birds come in practically every… more»

964 Project: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Every now and again, you see a car that gives you a pang of regret. For me, it’s always the “Did I buy too soon?” conundrum. Fortunately, I rarely am proven wrong in terms of my instincts being correct,… more»

BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic

Now that they are over 25 years old, the early 2000s Porsche Boxsters have reached classic car status. Of course, age isn’t the only factor that makes a car a classic. These Boxsters also have great looking, impressive performance,… more»

Garage Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z

Nissan introduced the Datsun 240Z in October 1969 in the US market for the 1970 model year. This example is a 1971 Datsun 240Z located in Salem, Oregon. The car is a project and looks to have been sitting… more»

Low-Mile 1987 Honda CRX Si

Before we review this Japanese car, we are going to talk about an Italian car, namely, the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato. Not familiar with this little gem? Here’s a photo. The resemblance to the CRX should jump off the… more»

Exotic With Familiar Heart: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera

Exotic cars are great. The names alone ring of mystery: Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lotus. Think of casually tossing off one of these as you arrive for a meet-up with friends. “Yeah, I thought I’d give the Maserati some exercise… more»

One-Owner Hot Hatch: 2002 Ford Focus SVT

In 1998, Ford gave the world the new Focus, a worthy replacement for the Ford Escort that had been in production since 1980. Ahhhhh, 1980… Sorry, I was reminiscing. I experienced a four-door Focus as a rental car about… more»

Desirable Targa: 1980 Porsche 911 SC

Just the other day, I saw an auction for a 964-chassis Porsche 911 Targa no sale at just over $100,000. It was fascinating to see the spread in the comments section of watchers and viewers who came from two… more»

Close to the Finish: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

For many, a vintage Corvette is a tale of love and sacrifice. Their long-burning desire to own an older Corvette is matched only by the sacrifices they make to acquire and restore the car of their dreams.  Once the… more»

Hot C4: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette LT4 6-Speed

Anyone deriding the fourth generation (C4) Corvette may have forgotten the final year LT4 V8. This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette LT4 six-speed in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico jumps off the screen in shiny Torch Red. “Resale Red” may… more»

50K Original Miles: 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z

When you read the road tests of old, it’s amazing to see the amount of praise heaped on cars that would be decidedly average today. The Dodge Daytona Turbo Z is a terrific example of this phenomenon, and while… more»

C3 Finale: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette

Man, what a run! Fifteen years for the C3 Corvette and this 1982 Collector’s Edition is the swan song. Much changed from the inaugural 1968 version? You bet! The basics were still there and the unmistakeable Mako-Shark lines were… more»

Good News, Bad News: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

I don’t know if it’s true anymore, but at one time the 1957 T-Bird was a candidate for America’s collector car Mt. Rushmore, if there were such a thing. The Baby Bird is still a hot commodity, although values… more»

Parked In ’73: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible

It is sometimes difficult to determine why a classic finds itself hidden away in a dark and dusty shed or barn for decades. However, no such questions are hanging over this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It fell foul of… more»

Summer Fun Survivor: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol

The del Sol was a 2-seat, targa-style small car sold in the U.S. from 1993 to 1997. Built in Japan, it looked like a mid-engine vehicle but was based on the Honda Civic with the engine customarily in the… more»

Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS

Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»

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