Mystery Kitty: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

There aren’t many cars that would be better to find in a barn than a Jaguar E-Type roadster.  Perennially voted as the top sports car of the 1960’s, the E-Type remained an attainably affordable exotic for decades. Over time,… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12

While it isn’t an E-Type, these XJS V12s were quite the machines when they were first introduced. The V12 produced a reasonable 262 horsepower, the interior was quite luxurious and the styling was definitely unique. As glorious as the… more»

Dusty Shop Find: 1950 Jaguar Mk. V

The latest chapter in the “darnit, another old British car Jamie would love to own but can’t buy right now” book has been written by this 1950 Jaguar Mark V., located less than 100 miles away from me in… more»

DIY From Scratch Or Almost Done? Jensen-Healey Choices

Are you the type of person who has to touch every component of their classic car yourself to be satisfied it’s “right?” Or are you the pragmatist that feels that good work can be done by others and sometimes… more»

Bean Country: 1961 Austin Mini Countryman

In the famous British sitcom, Mr. Bean, the silly star drives a classic Mini Cooper. He gets himself into quite the mischief with it on many occasions. This 1961 Austin Mini Countryman with 37,000 miles can be your laugh… more»

How Bad Could It Be? 1971 Lotus Europa

What are the chances that an old English sports car built by one of the most notable of Marques in the world, currently has an owner nearly begging someone to take it off his hands? Is the seller’s desire… more»

One of 20: 1972 Hathaway Hunter

Imagine my surprise when searching for more info about this wicked Hathaway Hunter “kit” car to find out our very own Jamie Palmer owns one of the 20 or so known to exist! Fellow editor Jamie actually has one… more»

International Cooperation: 1974 Jensen Healey Mk II

The Jensen Healey represents one of the great “coals to Newcastle” cases in automotive history. Developed and built in the UK following a major cash injection from US businessman Kjell Qvale, more of these little cars initially found homes… more»

Dad’s Racecar: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4

Here’s a car I would have a hard time getting rid of: Barn Finds reader Levi Andrus spotted this autocross-ready 1955 Austin Healey 100-4, which belonged to the seller’s father and has been a track car since the 60s. The Healey… more»

A Touch Of Royalty: 1955 Bentley S1 Series

“If you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it” is a quote that has been rightly or wrongly attributed to American financier JP Morgan. For decades that quote has probably been appropriate when discussing any… more»

Auction Fever! The Wenzel Collection

Have any of you gotten a vehicle from an auction? That’s a dumb question, of course some of you have. If you have, let us know what they were in the comments section, inquiring minds (like mine) want to… more»

Rare Two-Door: 1975 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe

One of my favorite places to visit on Cape Cod is the Toad Hall Classic Car Museum in Hyannis Port, and if you choose to swing by, you’ll likely see a handsome red Jaguar XJ6 coupe, or XJ6C, parked… more»

Anything But Average: 1975 Triumph Spitfire

I’ve given this article the title of Anything but Average, and I feel that it is an appropriate description for this 1975 Triumph Spitfire. You will find this little Triumph listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Bernville,… more»

A Real Bargain: 1971 Triumph Stag

If I were to draw up a list of the top ten cars that I would classify as the most frustrating ever built, the Triumph Stag would be on that list. It was a car that promised so much,… more»

No Joke: 1965 Jaguar 3.8S 2-for-1

It’s an old, old joke in the car world: You can’t just own one Jaguar—you’ll need a second for when the first is in the shop! Roll your eyes if you must, but if you believe there’s a kernel… more»

Port Sighting: Aston Martin Vantage

You never know when you might spot an interesting, rare or unique find! Well, Reader Andreas D spotted something at his job that he described as “not a barn find, but a rare car” and I have to agree… more»

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