Sports Cars

BF Exclusive: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti

We’ve seen a few Merkur XR4Tis here on Barn Finds, and they’re always interesting cars from an interesting era. Ford’s European division offered the Ford Sierra, which had to be modified to meet U.S. safety regulations. None other than… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II 3.8

At the same time that Cadillac was introducing its mega-tailfin design, a company in Coventry, England, known for sporty coupes and sleek sedans (saloons), came out with its second version of the Mark Series: the Jaguar Mark II. This… more»

Project Exotic: 1988 Lotus Esprit Commemorative Edition

The chance to get into a desirable sports car for far less than the going rate is always going to raise eyebrows. If you want to snag a performance icon for a fraction of the price, you’re going to… more»

One of One: 1955 Abarth 208A Spyder by Boano

Singular cars are so desirable today that we cannot imagine why some didn’t sell thousands of copies. So it is with this little jewel, one of Abarth’s creations made in partnership with Felice Mario Boano. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti… more»

BF Auction: 2002 Ford Thunderbird

Originally from the collection of the late, great Gary Hall of Hall Pantera—probably the most famous Pantera parts company on the globe—this 2002 Ford Thunderbird appears to have led a pampered life in his California collection. It has traveled… more»

Frame-Off Restoration: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Various circumstances mean that some enthusiasts aren’t able to tackle a project build. Therefore, a turnkey vehicle is their best option to enter the world of classic car ownership. That opportunity awaits the winning bidder when the auction ends… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some classics raise as many questions as they answer, and this 1968 Corvette Convertible is no exception. Its presentation is impressive, and it appears to be a turnkey proposition for its new owner. Someone performed a few modifications and… more»

Recycled Midget: 1973 MG Arkley

The bane of British car ownership, that four-letter word, the curse that robs our pocketbooks – rust. In 1970, John Britten, an enthusiastic club racer, began offering fiberglass bodies to drop onto Sprite chassis ranging all the way from… more»

Low-Mileage 1980s Tourer: 1987 Toyota Supra

It’s no secret that 1980s supercars are becoming the collectibles of the moment. Nostalgia drives this, as a generation of people become old enough to afford to stash away the car they couldn’t afford to drive when it was… more»

In Storage Since 1973: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

We all lead busy lives.  Sometimes we see purchasing the car of our dreams as the mountain we have to climb.  After reaching our goal, it is human nature to move on to another mountain.  That may have been… more»

65k Original Miles: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some classics lead a sheltered life, never venturing out of their garage unless the weather is sunny and dry. Such is the case with this 1991 Corvette Convertible. Faulting its presentation is virtually impossible, and with 65,000 miles on… more»

40k-Mile Roadster: 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider

The Spider was an open-air, two-seat roadster built by Alfa Romeo from 1966 to 1994. The second generation, which would comprise the seller’s nice example, was in production from 1970 to 1982 and these cars were assembled by the… more»

BF Auction: 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS

You know you have too many projects when you have to start storing them in the rafters of your barn! There are worse problems to have, but the seller of this 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS has realized they need… more»

No Reserve Project! 1968 MGB GT

The graceful MGB GT was introduced in 1965, three years after the MGB roadster debuted. With styling by Pininfarina, the GT could just about accommodate a couple of children in the rear, but that space was better suited for… more»

Californian Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Every motoring enthusiast dreams of opening the doors of a garage or barn to discover a desirable classic lurking in the gloom. It seems someone struck gold when they unearthed this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette. It hasn’t seen the light… more»

One Of A Kind: 1937 Ford Custom Roadster Special

Take a little bit of each of your favorite sports cars from the ’50s and ’60s, add a pinch of Ford, and you might end up with something like this 1937 Ford. The story goes that the creator of… more»

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