I think Jim S was trying to tell us something when he shared this MGA with us, seeing as it’s right here in Boise, Idaho. We actually happen to know Steve, the seller, and have been to his shop… more»
See How We Did On Our Spitfire!
We were planning on doing a little more with our Spitfire, but an opportunity just came up that we could not pass by! We will share more about that later, but first let’s talk about the Spit. I did… more»
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95 Percent Complete? 1965 Austin Healey 3000
It may be 95% complete, but it’s definitely not 95% together. This desirable 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 is the latest and some would argue best iteration of the “Big Healey.” Unfortunately this particular car was taken mostly apart and even the… more»
How To Start A Barn Find
When we bought the Spitfire, we were already busy getting the TVR cleaned up so there wasn’t much time to dedicate to our little roadster. I did find some time between projects though to prep the engine for its… more»
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Rolls Royce Silver Spirit For $5,800!
I suppose the Silver Spirit isn’t the most desirable Rolls Royce. And this one has certainly not been treated in typical cossetted Rolls Royce fashion. And yes, I’ve heard horror stories about maintenance and repair for these generation of… more»
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Cheap Jag: 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12
This Jag listed on craigslist is perhaps the least desirable E-Type there could be. It’s a later model, a V12, 2+2 and it’s an automatic (and it’s on a car lot). But, at $16,950 it is cheap for a Jag… more»
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Crunch Car: 1960 Morris Minor 1000 Traveler
This little Traveler for sale on eBay in Bangor, Pennsylvania could be an interesting project but big project for someone. The BIN is $4995. It needs collision repair on the left front as well as all or at least part of… more»
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Florida Project Pile: Miami Warehouse Finds
For years, I have heard about a warehouse in Florida that was damaged by one of the major hurricanes that blew through the area. After some garage doors caved in, it was revealed that there were numerous project cars… more»
Our Triumph Spitfire Barn Find!
Some of you may remember that we scored a Spitfire back in February. This little Roadster had been off the road for almost two decades so we were really sure what we weren’t getting into. For $500, how could… more»
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Rugged and Rusty: 1958 Austin Gipsy G1M10
Thanks to Barn Finds fan, Peter R., for sending in this tip! The 1958 Austin Gipsy G1M10 seen here “needs everything”, according to the seller. What a way to start out a sales listing! This unique 4×4 is found on eBay in… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: The Left Behinds
As some of you have likely noticed, it’s been ages since I’ve posted about my junkyard expeditions. Part of this is my fault due to pure laziness – I’ve had the pictures but haven’t felt like I had anything good enough… more»
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Bargain-Priced Bugeye: $500 1959 Sprite
Obviously either an ex-racing car (or at least a poseur!), this 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye (Frogeye to our UK readers) Sprite is missing a lot of rather important components, like an engine and transmission. There’s also some metal that has… more»
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Easy Rider: 1971 Raleigh Chopper Mk 1
Get your playing card and clothes pin out, this is one cool bike! This 1971 Raleigh Chopper is all original and it’s a rare one. It’s on eBay in Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom with a current bid price of.. are you… more»
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Free Room and Board: 1982 Morris Marina SunTor
This unusual 1982 Morris Marina SunTor Camper is in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom and it’s found on eBay with a price of £2,250 ($3,272). I haven’t seen too many of these and I have never seen one in person…. more»
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Microcar Mess: 1983 Bamby MK 1
You know by now that I’m a huge fan of microcars, and this rare one is in Waddingham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of £919 ($1,336) and there is about a day left on… more»
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50 Years In A Barn: 1958 Austin A40 Farina
A true barn find: this 1958 Austin A40 Farina Mark I is in Alexandria, Alabama, about halfway between the Barber Motorsports Museum, east of Birmingham, and Atlanta. This very cool, little car is listed on eBay with a price of $2,500 or… more»
