The wedge-shaped Triumph TR8 is one of the least known and underappreciated British sports cars, produced right at the end of Triumph’s existence as a car manufacturer (yes, we know about the badge-engineered Honda called a Triumph Acclaim, but… more»
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Second Floor Find! 1969 Jaguar E-Type
As the seller stated in the auction listing here on eBay, “I wish…the barn find authors would come see it.” I wish I could go! Being an E-Type fan, especially ones with the optional hardtop, I think this would be… more»
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1972 Spitfire: Daily Driver? Yes!
I spent the majority of my adult life driving Triumphs as daily drivers–most of them being Spitfires–but I can tell you that it’s a rare Spitfire than can both look this good and be suitable for daily driving! This… more»
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Mining For Minors – 5 For $1,000!
There were over 1.3 million Morris Minors produced in the UK between 1948 and 1972, although relatively few found their way to the US. Unusually, this ad on craigslist in Morganton, North Carolina has five listed, all for the… more»
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Cannot Rust: 1963 Winchester London Taxi
There have been several London taxis featured here on Barn Finds recently and here’s yet another, a fiberglass taxi. Wait, what, why fiberglass? London Taxis are very tightly regulated. They must be approved by the Public Carriage Office which requires… more»
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Peter Egan’s Influence: 1968 MGB
If you are a British car enthusiast, then you know who Peter Egan is. A long time, but recently semi-retired, writer for Road and Track, Egan has a weakness for British cars, and has restored a number of them. … more»
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Hollywood Royalty: 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom
You’ll find no barn dust on this beauty! The detailed eBay listing accounts for its every owner beginning with Hollywood royalty, and it’s definitely worth a read. Supremely dignified and awaiting its first bid, this Rolls-Royce Phantom could be… more»
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Tree’thousand: 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI
My wife is a master gardener and I’ve always wanted a 1960 Austin-Healey 3000, this could be a match made in heaven! Well, other than this car needs just a little more work than I normally do on a… more»
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Piano Factory Exile: ’84 Aston Martin Lagonda
Known for their abundantly complex driving systems and gauge clusters, Aston Martin Lagondas like this one are not for the faint of heart. Despite the proclamation that this Lagonda is in fantastic condition, it appears to be stored in… more»
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Uberific 1951 Austin FX3D London Black Cab
Could this be the best Uber or Lyft cab ever? Currently in need of a lift of its own, this 1951 Austin FX3D London Black Cab might well represent your ticket to taxi-driving stardom. The front seat is not… more»
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Clean English Tin: 1959 Ford Anglia 100E
British and pint sized, the Ford Anglia is a well-recognized car in Europe, as well as in America. More commonly seen now a ’days with V8 swaps, and big tires, it isn’t all that often that a clean one… more»
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Massive Idaho Collection Headed To Auction!
You never know where there might be a large collection of classics hiding, there might be a barn full of cars just down the street. You really never what might be hiding just around the block. While Boise has… more»
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British Invasion! 1958 Ford Escort Wagon
And now, for something completely different… When was the last time you saw one of these? If you call America home and answered “never,” don’t be embarrassed. This 1958 Ford Escort Estate (wagon), offered on eBay, came ashore… more»
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Don’t Overlook Me: 1974 Jensen-Healey
Pity the poor Jensen-Healey, the overlooked British sports car. Much of this, I think, has to do with being born too late; like the unloved Triumph TR7 of a few years later, its purely ’70s style lacks the olde-world… more»
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The One That Started It All: 1952 MGTD
Certain cars are considered milestones in automotive history. Nearly all cars produced are designed solely for transportation from point A to point B. However, some cars are more than just transportation. The Milestone Car Society (the organization has since… more»
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Rally Rolls: 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
What has four-wheels, a roof rack, and starts with ‘R’? Rally Rolls. I can only imagine some poor fellow in the back seat yelling “Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?” at the top of his lungs as this… more»
