If you are looking for a car that is a bit more light and agile than American muscle, but not land locked like the other European brands, than this British cat is the right car. Still riding on all… more»
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British Invader: 1950 Austin Champ
While this vehicle is listed for sale as an Austin Champ, this one is actually the military version which carried the British Army model designation of “FV1801A.” However, I’m not going to split hairs on this, so we’ll call… more»
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Barn Find Mini Cooper: World’s Oldest Known Survivor
Found in a barn in Suffolk, U.K., this 1963 Mini Cooper S Mark I is said to have been stored since 1983. The new owner claims it was the sixth of only 4,000 ever made. Found here on iNews.co.uk,… more»
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Bond. James Bond: 1977 Lotus Esprit
When people recall the cars used by the famous secret agent in the James Bond movies, the most instantly recognizable car is the Aston Martin DB5 that first appeared in the movie Goldfinger. The next most recognized would have… more»
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Affordable Ferrari: 1960’s Shark-Nose Pedal Car
You certainly can’t say that we don’t get a diverse range of vehicles here on Barn Finds, and this one is something a little bit different. Listed for sale here on eBay is this 1960’s pedal car. The seller… more»
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XK Six Or V8? 1963 Jaguar Mark 2
While this 1963 Jaguar Mark 2 is being offered without an engine, I’m hoping one of you readers will choose a suitable engine, install it in the car and return it to the road. The classic kitty is listed… more»
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10 Original Miles! 1980 MGB Ltd. Edition
One of my favorite MGs is the 1980 Limited Edition MGB, probably because my father’s last car was a beautiful example of one. This example has been stored since new (the original owner bought two new 1980 MGBs and drove… more»
Reader Ad: 1959 Austin Healey 100/6 BN6
Austin-Healeys have really come into their own over the past few years. While Big Healeys aren’t fetching quite as much money as the Jaguar XKs they competed with, they are closing the gap. Reader Mike M has decided it’s… more»
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So Much Promise: 1960 Morris Minor Pickup
When this 1960 Morris Minor rolled off the production line it represented part of the third series of the venerable little Morris that debuted in 1956. The Series III Morris Minor was a far cry from the original series… more»
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Promising Project: 1968 Triumph Spitfire
Here, we have what may turn out to be a nice project at a great price. This 1968 Mark III Triumph Spitfire found here on craigslist for $1700, is located in Otisfield, Maine. These Triumphs are great starter classics as… more»
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TRagedy: 1959 Triumph TR3 Project
No matter what brand it is, the sight of a forlorn and rotting car pulls at the heartstrings. At one point in the vehicle’s life, it was loved, appreciated, and in a way a member of the family. They… more»
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Boundless Optimism: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
Generally speaking, optimism is considered to be a good thing. A positive outlook makes it easier to deal with life’s ups and downs. But sometimes extreme optimism can turn into delusion especially when a wadded up sports car is… more»
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Pocket Rocket: 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk 1
The Lotus Cortina Mk 1 was a co-operative development between Ford and Colin Chapman’s Lotus Cars. The car was originally developed for homologation for Group 2 Saloon Car Racing, and over its life-time it underwent a number of mechanical… more»
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No Small Project… 1977 MG Midget
I am by far a British car enthusiast. My heartstrings get pulled at the sight of a forlorn MG or Triumph, and my mind tries to grasp a logical reason as to why I should or shouldn’t just walk… more»
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What It Should Have Been? 1971 Triumph Stag
Most Barn Finds readers will be familiar with the sad story of the Triumph Stag — a car hampered by an underdeveloped V8 that had the architecture of two TR7 engines. Ever since Stag production began it’s been postulated… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1967 Bentley T1 Saloon
In 1986 Tom Hanks starred in a movie called The Money Pit. The plot revolved around him buying a house that looked good, but under the surface, it was a wreck that devoured more and more money. Unfortunately, cars… more»
