It can be discombobulating when a new car is introduced less than two months before its car company merges with another one. That was the case of the subcompact Metropolitan. It went on sale in March of 1954 under… more»
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Fantastic Feline? 1990 Jaguar XJS V12
So viscerally tempting, these beautiful Jaguars. And not just this V12 XJS – it’s every one of them, from the prewar saloons and the SS roadster to the Mark cars, the XKs to the XJs. The genius of Jaguar… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 has long been considered the last TR that was designed in the original idiom, a no-nonsense, affordable, beefy roadster that combined good looks with a torquey engine and robust mechanical gear. Updating the TR4/TR250 bodystyle for… more»
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Two Owners Since New! 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
When is a Sunbeam Alpine not a Sunbeam Alpine? That would be starting in 1969, when the nameplate shifted onto the sedate Arrow sedan platform and gained a roof. Configured as a fastback and ambitiously called a “GT”, the… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 MG TF 1500
For many enthusiasts, the MG T-Series represents the golden age of the traditional British roadster. By 1954, however, the design was nearing the end of its run. To keep sales alive before the all-new MGA arrived, MG introduced one… more»
BF Exclusive: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
This Triumph Spitfire 1500 has undergone a significant amount of work, but it now needs a new home and to be completed. The seller needs the garage space, so they have come to accept that they won’t be able… more»
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Zippy Brit: 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II Project
Here’s a neat find for British sports car fans: a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II project, now listed here on Facebook Marketplace. This is a true estate garage discovery, and while details are limited, the seller notes it appears… more»
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Heritage-Certified Classic: 1966 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few cars have achieved the iconic status of the Jaguar E-Type, and even fewer examples check the right boxes for collectors the way this one does. Now up for grabs here on eBay is a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series… more»
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Nearly Done Stalled Project: 1959 Ford Prefecta
The Ford Anglia was a small 2-door sedan built in England from 1939 to 1967. The Prefecta was essentially an upscale 4-door version of the same vehicle. The seller’s nearly finished project should be a Prefecta 100-E, which was… more»
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Super Survivor: 1967 Bentley T1
Here’s one that doesn’t darken our BF doorway often, a 1967 Bentley T1. This specimen is in magnificent condition and still shows as new. The seller mentions that this automobile has had just two owners and only one servicing… more»
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Villiers 37A-Powered: 1967 Cotton 250 Trials Bike
We’ve seen a few trials motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the years, and they’re an interesting segment of the motorcycle world. Riders don’t go as fast as they can through a race track; the idea is to ride… more»
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Showroom Condition: 1953 MG TD
We receive quite a few leads to wonderful classics from our loyal readers, and when Barn Finder Mitchell G. spotted this 1953 MG TD, describing it as being in showroom condition, I felt that it deserved a closer look…. more»
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Needs Nothing: 1960 Morris Minor 1000
Those who experienced it first-hand will almost universally agree that life in post-war Britain was pretty miserable. Parts of the country had been bombed into rubble, and rationing remained widespread. The Government was keen to stimulate the economy, and… more»
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Low Miles! 1997 Bentley Brooklands L
The Brooklands name was so good that Bentley used it twice. Today’s example is from the first tranche of Brooklands, launched in 1992 to succeed the Mulsanne S and Eight models. The new approach – rolling two models into… more»
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Very Clean 1966 Sunbeam Alpine
Just as the AC Ace was the launching pad for the fire-breathing Cobra, so was another British marque—Sunbeam—responsible for the Alpine sports car that became the Ford V-8 powered Cobra. It was also a Carroll Shelby project, but not… more»
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Project Potential: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8
Among British sports cars of the 1960s, few carry the same presence and desirability as the Austin-Healey 3000. The final BJ8 series cars are especially sought after for their refinements, styling, and robust performance. This 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8,… more»
