“What is it?” “Is it real?” Questions the new owner of this car will invariably get whenever they stop for gas. Is it real? It wasn’t built in 1935 by Auburn, but it’s a real car that looks almost… more»
Speedster
Feb 16, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Former Firetruck! 1925 Maxim Speedster
Humans have been making things into what they are not since there were humans, particularly when it comes to transportation. We have made boats into cars, cars into boats, coupes into convertibles, and of course, firetrucks into speedsters. Wait… more»
Feb 1, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Roadster Racer! 1930 Model A Speedster
I don’t know why, but when I first saw this 1930 Model A Speedster I immediately thought of the movie The Great Race. If you haven’t seen the 1965 classic, it stars Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Natalie Wood… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ford Never Made One: 1924 Ford Model T Speedster
While Ford made at least a couple dozen body styles for the Model T over its long production history, a speedster was not one of them. But with fifteen million sold, eventually, people began to use the T as… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Affordable Fun: 1929 Ford Model A Speedster
From the moment the first person bolted an internal combustion engine into a spindly device they dubbed the motor car, enthusiasts have sought to extract improved performance from their vehicles. Some searched for additional power, while others strived to… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Fresh Out Of Cali! 1926 Buick Roadster Speedster
This 1926 Buick sure grabbed my attention this morning, in a good sort of way, and I’d like to thank Barn Finds reader T.J. right off the bat for sending us the fine tip on this one. It’s billed… more»
Mar 1, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
23K Miles! Rare 1955 Studebaker Speedster
Based on Studebaker’s well-known President model, the Speedster was a 2,200 copy, 1955 only model. Who knew? Well, some of you probably did but I missed this one. And, it’s claimed to have only experienced 23K miles! OK then,… more»
Jan 20, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Cool Custom: 1929 Buick Speedster
Sometimes a classic vehicle will land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is difficult to determine how to categorize it. Such is the case with this 1929 Buick Speedster. It is a custom build completed in… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Promising Project: 1922 Ford Model T Speedster
The seller’s photos of this 1922 Ford Model T Speedster revealed it to be a promising project car. It is largely complete, and its body looks to be free of any rust problems. It isn’t clear how long the… more»
Feb 4, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Year Wonder: 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
The Speedster was a mid-year entry for 1955 that was largely a Studebaker President State 2-door hardtop that had a lot of bling that would otherwise have cost extra. The company restyled its cars for ’55 and went with… more»
Sep 19, 2020 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Garage Find! Real 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
Porsche Speedsters are some of the most recognizable and replicated historical sports cars in the world. You can buy a kit to make your own 356 using a Volkswagen drivetrain, but real-deal 356’s are exceedingly rare and very valuable…. more»
Aug 1, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old School Speed: 1922 Ford Model T Speedster
Yes, it’s a Ford Model T and no, it’s not black. It’s a sharp-looking 1922 “Speedster”. It just makes you want to grab your goggles, hang on to your hat and step on it! And think of it, it’s… more»
Jun 2, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Speedster! 1958 Porsche 356 A
Well here’s another item from our friends at Gullwing Motor Cars. It’s not a barn find exactly (certainly not at its price level) but it will be an interesting automobile to review nevertheless. The car in question is a… more»
Jul 25, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1952 Piranha Speedster
UPDATE 7/25/2019 – It’s been almost a year since we originally featured this fiberglass custom and the seller still hasn’t found a home for it. Rather than auction it, they’ve set a reserve price of $9,750 and the option… more»
Jul 20, 2019 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Parked Since ’71: 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
Imagine stumbling upon this in the corner of someone’s garage. That’s not a replica under there. That’s a real deal Porsche Speedster! It has been parked since 1971 and the lucky guys who discovered it have listed it for… more»
Jul 2, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Mother-In-Law Seat: 1925 Ford Model T Speedster
This 1925 Ford Model T Speedster doesn’t feature its original body, but the body that it does feature is incredibly nice. This is a distinctive car with some very desirable features, and it is ready to be driven and… more»
