Reader Steven S is a mobile mechanic and travels all over the UK to fix cars, so he often spots interesting cars. He recently spotted this group of very sad looking classics parked in a barn in the Lake District of Sebergham, England. It appears that the barn has caved in, leaving them exposed to the elements. It’s always a shame to see a classic left out to rust away, but at least this gives us a chance to hone our Automotive Identifying skills! So take a closer look at these three, study them over and then leave your best guess as to what year, make and model each one is in the comments below.
From Steven – Spotted this collapsed barn full of old cars and bikes in Sebergham in the lake district, a very sad waste.
Our thanks to Steven for sharing his sighting with us, this should prove to be a good challenge! If you spot some interesting classics that have been abandoned in a barn, shed or field, snap some photos and send them to us at mail@barnfinds.com, so that we can share them with the world.
Look like Hillmans
Looks like a Singer Vogue and a couple of Series IV Hillman Super Minxes from the mid-1960s.
They were solidly-built, if heavy and slow examples of what’s termed ‘British Grey Porridge’.
I had a 1958 Humber 80 (a locally assembled, badge-engineered version of a Hillman Minx) back in the early 1980s. Nice to drive, once one got used to the simulated acceleration. I drove it out of a farmer’s paddock – he said it only got 3rd and Top Gear, not realising that the shift pattern was reversed – for the princely sum of around USD $90…
Agree with Vogue and Super Minx
Looks like three early 60’s Singer Vogues
Humber Snipe or Super Snipes
Webley-Vickers 55/80???
Humber sceptre.
Not quite. The more exclusive/expensive Humber Sceptre had a different windscreen and roof pressing and rear threequarter styling.
Concinnity, thanks, I believe you are correct. Cheers
Who cares?
I do. Do yourself a favour and don’t look at the site
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There are some very interesting, even exciting cars that turn up on this website and then, there are cars like these that are about as interesting as dust on a window sill – and, to top it off, they aren’t even for sale.
I mean, why not just about go to any Walmart, take pictures in the parking lot, and post them on Barn Finds?
http://rootes1725cc.com/minx/luis/luiscobra.htm
Do you like this any more, Dirk?
It is a unique rally prototype, made in Spain in the 1970s for Zaninini (later European rally champion), a Hillman Super Minx, cut down to 2 doors and with a 4.7 Ford V8, as fitted to the Tiger. Was surprisingly effective and survives intact.
Even boring cars can have their dark side.
Yes I sure do Martin. That car is infinitely more interesting, it’s a unique, one of a kind, hand built car. I would love to own it, I’ll bet it’s an absolute blast to drive. Thanks for posting!
Two Singer Vogues on the left and a Hillman Super Minx on the right.
The (barely visible) three round lights instead of a vertical oval favour the Vogue rather than the Super Minx.
I agree. Think they are all Vogues, though the colour of the r/h car looks more Super Minx. Which was the first car I drove…..
Looks kind of like a Rambler, To me anyway.
MK1 Humber Sceptre
I care ! Nice to relax in the evening and enjoy all submissions. Don’t mind if they came from a barn, a field, ebay, CL, etc. Can always envision a story untold, maybe a suggestion by staff. I usually find something I really like, read up on it, then read about a rig of less interest and learn a lot. Excellent work All !
Wanker Peabodies 1966
The 2x4s are circa 1973 and tin is 1968 😜
Who cares they are Hillmans and not jags or minis
’61 t0 ’65 Singer Vogue on the left rear and from the rear on the right. The left hand one looks like the 65-66 final Vogue model based on Rootes Group’s ‘Audax’ model which had a six light greenhouse and less wrap-around on the rear screen.
Final Audax model, car on the left
Looks like a cross between a Cortina and a Tanus
Great find despite the lack of enthusiasm from some
1961 – 1966 Singer Vogues.
They have too many doors anyway.
Great post!
Super Snipe! ( I just like saying that- Super Snipe, Super Snipe hahahaha)
Super Snipe – That is a Humber and totally different.
Someone has to mention…
“Drop an SBC in ’em and keep the patina.”
Oh wait — these aren’t even for sale. Nice collapsed barn finds! Worth about as much as the barn now.
Hi from what I can see two Singer Vogue’s and a Hillman Super Minx.
Here is a picture of some of our cars outside our barn to guess what they are, another couple of pictures will follow of cars inside our barn.
Next picture with all cars inside from Italy except which ones?
Another with a view to the back of our barn.
Another one from the left side a bit further back.
The Audax version of the Singer was the Gazelle.
The Hillman super Minx & Singer Vogue were also available as estate cars.
The super Minx model briefly as a convertible !
There was also an up market Humber Sceptre version in saloon form only
(In Britain)
My first roadworthy car was a 196? pea green 1500cc minx, bought for £25.00 with one year mot and some road tax, fitted 13″ ford rims and a rev-counter, I still have fond memories of the front bench seat, second car was the £100.00 MGA I still have,
Pat
Hillman?
Wish they were Denbeigh Super Chauvinists (particularly Mk VII Super Sports Saloons), Lea-Francis Lynxs or Armstrong-Siddeley 346 Star Sapphires. In the latter case, one would hope extended-wheelbase versions replete with bespoke Thrupp & Maberly coachwork!