Regular readers will be aware that not only am I passionate about classic cars, but that the quirky ones will always hold a special place in my heart. That word is not a bad one to use when describing… more»
We Bought A 1961 Triumph TR4!
For those of you that have been with us for a while, you might know that we have a soft spot for British Roadsters. We’ve owned more than a few, but we decided to give German sports cars a… more»
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Barn-Stored For 28 Years: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III
In 1989, the person who owned this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk III parked it in the upstairs section of a wooden barn. It sat largely forgotten and surrounded by furniture and bric-a-brac until it was unearthed in 2017. Remarkably,… more»
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Lightweight Fun! 1935 Austin 7 Nippy
“Nippy” is a British slang word for cold, i.e., “it’s a bit nippy today.” Which I guess is an appropriate word to use to describe riding around in a 2-seater with the top down in cool weather. The Austin… more»
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Big Healey Garage Find: 1965 Austin Healey MKIII BJ8
Today we scrutinize this Colorado Red (look-alike color from an earlier reno?) and grey 1965 Austin Healey Mk III BJ8 now listed on Craigslist from Shoemakersville, PA, north of Reading and slightly west of Philadelphia. The short answer is… more»
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Corvette-Powered: 1978 Lotus Elite
I would wager better than 50 percent of the time, when we feature a Lotus Elite project, it’s the kind of car that’ stored in boxes rather than garage spaces. Rarely do they show up as survivors, or complete… more»
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One Of 72! 1965 Ashley Sportiva
I have never heard of an Ashley Sportiva or its parent company, Ashley Laminates. That’s nothing new of course, I am discovering all kinds of things automotive that I have never heard of – nothing new there. This 1965… more»
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Cheap Manual XKE? 1970 Jaguar E-Type
The Jaguar E-Type is perhaps one of the more unpredictable classic cars when it comes to the prices they command on the vintage car market. I’ve seen Series 2 cars and later command surprisingly strong money despite being far… more»
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25-Year Slumber! 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger deserved better. It wasn’t the design’s fault that Rootes (Sunbeam’s parent company) got taken over by Chrysler and the small Chrysler V-8 didn’t fit where the Ford 260/289 did. It also wasn’t the Tiger’s fault that… more»
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Stored 45 Years: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
There’s just one photo of this desirable 1966 Sunbeam Tiger in the craigslist listing from Middleburg, Virginia, but the seller seems to promise it will be worth your time if you give him a call to learn more. The… more»
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1951 MG TD With 1,487 Original Miles!
We see plenty of low-mileage classic cars coming across the desks here at Barn Finds, but occasionally one will appear that takes this concept to the next level. That is the case with this 1951 MG TD. At first… more»
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Out In The Wilds Find: 1958 Ford Consul
What looks like a 1949-1951 Ford but isn’t? A 1951-1962 Ford Consul! And here is just such an example with one of the most interesting listings that I have encountered. This British Ford is located in Willits, California and… more»
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Garage Find: Supercharged 1951 MG TD
This bashful 1951 MG TD has been owned by the same gentleman since 1983 and has been hiding out, covered, in garages the entire 37 years of its ownership. Lucky for us tipster Chuck Foster spotted this Virginia Beach… more»
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Parked For 30 Years! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Despite being an icon of British sports cars, this dusty 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 has been left in a garage for 30 years and based on the heavy coating of dust, three decades of storage is certainly believable. These… more»
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One Of 32! 1970 Marcos Mantis M70
I always assume that I have a fair knowledge of varying automobile marques until I realize that I don’t. And here’s just such an example, a 1970 Marcos Mantis M70. Marcos? Never heard of it though I’m sure our… more»
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Series 1 Project: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Jaguar Cars Ltd. brought out the E-Type sports car in 1961, establishing a new standard for British luxury and performance automobiles. The tourer would continue through 1975 across three series. The car was known to achieve speeds of upwards… more»
