I have to admit, I hadn’t heard of this automobile until now. The Harrington LeMans is a Sunbeam Alpine with a fixed fiberglass roof that was built in the 1960s. Production numbers were few, only about 250 in total,… more»
Sports Cars
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Simply Stunning: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Ever since I was “knee-high to a june bug,” I’ve been drawn (like a bug to a bright porch light) to the styling and overall design of cars and trucks. I guess that’s why I gravitated towards a career… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Seldom Seen Green 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
While Corvette lovers have their favorite years, there are few “rubber bumper” C3s among them. However, with the right options and the right color, the whole package on an off-year Corvette can be very appealing. This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1974 Porsche 914-V6 (?) Project
One of the things that are often encountered in this job is reviewing a car that has undergone a power swap. Chevrolet small block V8s into ’30s vintage Fords lead the way but there are plenty of others, and… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Early VIN: 1970 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z was a game-changer when it debuted in 1969. It didn’t try to be a Jaguar XKE, but its shape was certainly similar. It didn’t go as fast, but its performance was certainly worthwhile. It cost about… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Distressed Kit Car: 1966 Fiberfab Jamaican
Fiberfab was one of the longest-lasting kit car manufacturers, though mostly forgotten to many today. They began making accessories and body parts in 1964 and then expanded into kit cars. One of their products was the Jamaican, which physically… more»
Jan 7, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
L82 Performance Edition: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Last week I covered this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette and suggested that while it was uninspiring, in both color and lack of underhood oomph, I suggested that it was a product of its unfortunate times but it could serve as… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 350: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 Corvette didn’t make an overwhelmingly positive first impression, with buyers generally underwhelmed by the mechanical configuration. Many thought a genuine American sports car deserved a V8 under the hood, viewing the six-cylinder/Powerglide drivetrain combination as disappointing. Chevrolet… more»
Jan 6, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Driver-Grade Classic: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
You probably think you’ve seen a few Corvettes gracing the pages of Barn Finds recently, and you would be right. However, there are good reasons why this is the case. The first is that certain variants remain relatively affordable…. more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible
Although the C3 Corvette began to feel the changes essential for compliance with emerging emission regulations by the time this 1971 Convertible rolled off the line, it remained a potent piece of machinery. That is undoubtedly the case with… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve L76: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics must be seen to be appreciated. Such is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. It presents beautifully as a survivor in one of the rarest paint shades offered that year. It is original and unmolested, and… more»
Jan 5, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
44 Original Miles: 1985 Porsche 944
It’s hard to say what specifically drives someone to put a brand new car away just hours after buying it, never to use it again. Whatever the motivation was behind mothballing this 1985 Porsche 944 with 44 orignal miles… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Project
On its home turf in Japan, the Datsun 240/260/280Z was known as the Nissan S30 aka Fairlady Z. In the U.S., the 240Z debuted in 1970 and would evolve in engine displacement to the 280Z through 1978. These cars… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
39k Documented Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454
We see plenty of classics at Barn Finds where sellers make bold mileage claims, but those for this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette are documented. It has 39,000 miles on the clock, and its presentation is hard to fault. The included… more»
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1952 MG TD Could Be A Rolling Restoration
Up for sale with no reserve on eBay in Lutz, Florida is a non-running 1952 MG TD project in arrest-me red. It looks pretty good from a distance, but then the flaws show up.
Jan 4, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Shed Find: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine Project
The Rootes Group was not your typical car maker. It wasn’t founded to make bicycles or motorcycles – it was a distributor, like a large dealership. And its first brush with manufacturing was making and repairing aircraft engines. Rootes… more»
