Automotive milestones have fascinated me since those grade school years when the local pharmacists would yell at me for reading their car magazines without buying them. I vividly remember the return of the Corvette Convertible in 1986, “just in… more»
Sports Cars
5 hours ago • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
The Subaru Impreza debuted in 1992 and has gone through several generations in the past 32 years. The example being offered here as a no-reserve Barn Finds Auction is a second-generation WRX, also known as the Bugeye Impreza. Being… more»
7 hours ago • Auctions • 10 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
More than a few Austin Healey Sprites and MG Midgets have passed through the Barn Finds Garage. We love these little sports cars, especially early Sprites. The Bugeye, as it’s known here in the US, is possibly the happiest… more»
10 hours ago • For Sale • 7 Comments
Zero Rot? 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider
The ’59 Spider embodies “small car, big fun” energy. Weighing just under 2k pounds, the car is light, nimble, and performance-oriented. In 1959 Alfa Romeo shifted the Spider from the Tipo 750 chassis to the Tipo 101. The car… more»
Nov 21, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Datsun 260Z
Over the past decade, interest in early Datsun Z-cars has increased considerably. They were well-liked when new, as they offered great performance and looks for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, many have suffered rough lives and were recycled long ago…. more»
Nov 20, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rear Engine Roadster: 1967 Renault Caravelle
In addition to not thinking much about Peugeots, a Renault, such as this 1967 Caravelle hardtop convertible never as much as registers a brain wave. Perhaps it should, it’s a neat-looking little car and I don’t believe I’ve ever… more»
Nov 19, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
13 Year Slumber: 1965 MGB Roadster
This 1965 MGB Roadster offers a new owner a world of possibilities. After being recently revived following a thirteen-year slumber, it is a turnkey classic that offers immediate motoring enjoyment. Alternatively, it could be the foundation for a straightforward… more»
Nov 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare British Coupe: 1976 TVR 2500M
Are you looking for an alternative to an MGB or a TR6 – something you won’t see at every car show? A rare car with common mechanical components that will put its peers to shame on a track? Perhaps… more»
Nov 18, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Family Owner, Original Paint: 1985 Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole Coupe
The Mondial 8 was initially scorned when it was introduced in 1980 as a follow on to the 308 GT4 – itself a lukewarm seller. Ferraristi always had a difficult time absorbing the notion of a four-seater from Ferrari… more»
Nov 17, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Fresh Out of Storage: 1955 Triumph TR3
This 1955 Triumph TR3 recently emerged from storage, and the seller believes it requires little before serving as a fun weekend driver. It presents well in its current survivor form and could also form the foundation for a satisfying… more»
Nov 17, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Subaru Kit Car: 2018 Factory Five 818s
Factory Five Racing, a Massachusetts company, started in the kit car business in 1995 and one of the models offered was the 818s, a small roadster whose guts would be based on a Subaru Impreza. The seller bought this… more»
Nov 17, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Driving Project: 1978 Lotus Éclat
It’s an irony that cars resulting from Lotus’ efforts to move upscale should be found in consistently derelict condition. No one seemed to care about the Elite and Éclat four-seat models once they had racked up enough miles to… more»
Nov 17, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Running and Driving 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
It’s practically a law that anyone selling, buying, or looking at a 1953-1955 Sunbeam Alpine must mention its claim to fame: Grace Kelly drove one in Alfred Hitchcock’s colorful To Catch a Thief. As beguiling as the soon-to-be Princess Grace was… more»
Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Always Garaged: 1953 MG TD
It is always reassuring when a seller advertises their classic as garage-kept. That indicates that they have done their best to protect their pride and joy from Mother Nature’s worst. Such is the case with this 1953 MG TD…. more»
Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1K Mile 1988 Ferrari Testarossa For Auction
This Testarossa presents a rare opportunity to own a flat-12 powered vehicle with an odometer reading of only 1k miles. This example came with an exterior finished in Nero over a beige leather interior. The Ferrari is accompanied by… more»
Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1 of 610 Made: 1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000QV
Few cars are more iconic than the Lamborghini Countach. For anyone who tracks this model, you’ll note that there are a few different versions (all of the expensive) that reflect the preferences of those that chase this 80s supercar…. more»
