Back From 25 Years of Storage: 1973 Lotus Europa

Over the history of Barn Finds, thousands of vehicles have been profiled.  You would think that cars that saw high production numbers would be frequent subjects, and you would be correct.  However, a particular British sports car seems to… more»

Long Term Ownership: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8

The arrival of Donald Healey’s new British sports car in 1953 permanently shifted the trajectory of buyers’ expectations. The Healey 100 was fast – in fact, it was named for its top speed. Later models were even more muscular…. more»

One Owner, Original Paint: 1966 Jaguar Mark X

Jaguar’s Mark X was the ultimate expression of the company’s marketing tagline – Grace… Space… Pace. Introduced in October 1961, just a few months after the Jaguar XKE, the new saloon represented an upgrade over every other Jag saloon… more»

Rare In The States: 1954 Morris Oxford

One of the joys of the classic world is that there appears to be something out there for everyone, regardless of taste and budget. The classifieds overflow with muscle and pony cars, while there are plenty of luxury and… more»

Garage Bound for 45 Years: 1961 MG MGA

Sometimes procrastination can pay off in unexpected ways.  Take for example this 1961 MG MGA roadster for sale on Craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri.  This pasty white sports car has been hidden away in a garage for 45 long… more»

Well Documented: 1974 Jensen-Healey

Upon its 1972 release, the Jensen-Healey caused great excitement in the automotive world. It brought together three of the greatest names in British sports car production, and with low and sleek styling and a twin-cam engine, success seemed assured…. more»

MGB-Powered 1955 MG TF Replica

When is an MG TF not an MG TF? When it is made of fiberglass by Victor Antique Auto, with an MGB engine, transmission, and suspension. Well, that’s not entirely accurate: only about 6 to 8 Victors were made… more»

Summer Fun: 1972 MGB Roadster

For those of us who have read every word Peter Egan wrote in Road and Track magazine, in us lies an innate desire to own a British sports car.  Yes, we are aware that they lack the reliability of… more»

1 of 4 Estate Wagon? 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

Rolls-Royce has always signified the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” and the 1955 to 1966 Silver Cloud was no exception. Of 2,238 built across 12 years, 121 of them were turned over to custom coach builder H.J. Mulliner… more»

BF Auction: 1972 Jensen Interceptor Mk III

If you’ve dreamt of owning a classic with Italian styling, British handling, and American horsepower, this Jensen Interceptor is the car for you! It’s a running and driving project that has already had considerable mechanical work done. The seller… more»

Yard Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

It is sometimes said that with enough time, money, and dedication, almost any classic car can be saved from oblivion. I’ve never been entirely convinced of that view, although I have seen a few pretty sad and sorry vehicles… more»

Stored Twenty-Five Years: 1985 TVR 280i Convertible

In early 1900s England, kids left school at thirteen or fifteen or eighteen to apprentice in a shop. Blacksmiths, mechanics, stone masons. In 1937, one Trevor Wilkinson left his school to begin work at a local garage. He was… more»

V-8 Sacrilege or Awesomeness: 1955 Austin-Healey 100-4

For more than a few of the stories I have written this month for Barn Finds, the comments sections have been on fire with the age-old debate over keeping a car stock or turning it into a hot rod. … more»

Cheap 1976 Triumph TR6 Project

Everyone who’s spent serious time wrenching on vintage cars knows the agony: the car you thought had only a little rust turns out to be infested. We all appreciate a forthright seller who warns us ahead of time, and… more»

Rebuilt V8: 1973 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag contained all the ingredients to become one of the greatest cars in British automotive history. Its stunning styling, clever interior, and V8 engine should have combined to make this car a sales winner. Sadly, it was… more»

Buried Alive: 1962 MG MGA Mk II

The MGA was a successful sports car built by MG between 1955 and 1962. Several variants were produced including this Mk II from 1962 (total production exceeded 101,000 units). This example is a project covered up by its parts… more»

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