Enthusiasts of a certain stripe have long loved a certain styling that is most often associated with something between a Caterham and a Morgan. The concept of a lightweight roadster with very little to separate you from the road… more»
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Not Quite James Bond: 1978 Lotus Elite Project
Lotus Engineering Company was founded by Colin Chapman in 1952. He had a fondness for trials racing, so his first car was a formula type called the Mark VII, now referred to as the Seven. The Seven was barely… more»
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Storage Container Find: 1959 Austin Healey Project
According to the seller, this 1959 Austin Healey was found in a storage container where it had been kept for 40 years! The body is said to be pretty rough, but the chassis appears to be in “very good… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1949 MG YT Tourer
In 1939, MG was merrily producing what it called Midgets – small sports cars with lightweight bodies and enough power to whip around a race track or scamper up a muddy hill without embarrassing the driver. To augment its… more»
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Big Power, Small Package: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
It’s a simple idea: take a light sports car and swap its original engine for a big American V8. And while it might not be the textbook example, this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger illustrates the point beautifully. This diamond in… more»
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Rebuild Project: 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo
The classic Lotus Esprit is just one of those cars that stops me in my tracks whenever I see one. It’s so much lower and wedge-ier than you expect, even knowing full well that you have to be a… more»
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Jolly Good! 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
In America, a saloon may be a place to get a cold lager, but in England, it’s the term for a four-door sedan automobile like this fine example of a 1961 Jaguar Mark IX. Reminiscent of the Mark II… more»
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Needs Brakes: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
Seldom seen here on Barn Finds is a Rolls-Royce. But this one is too good to pass up. It’s a 1978 Silver Shadow II that’s been dormant for a few months because it needs brakes. The body is good,… more»
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Shed Find: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
An honest shed find with a price that’s hard to beat, this 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is advertised here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Coolville, Ohio, and with an asking price of just $500, it’s hard to see how an… more»
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Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
Here’s a strange (and sad) case of a father’s pride and joy falling into neglect. The seller of this 1980 Triumph Spitfire explains that this car belonged to his dad and evidently passed to him when he passed away…. more»
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RHD Import! 1983 Land Rover 110 County
If the Olympics of Dull, naming a vehicle “110” after its wheelbase in inches probably takes the gold medal. Joke about the Land Rover 110 at your own peril, though, lest a flying spanner crack your skull from out… more»
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Simple Project: 1960 Nash Metropolitan
Small cars never caught on in the US the way they did in Europe, but many automakers tried. Nash thought they could produce a car for American buyers to switch over, so out came the Metropolitan in 1954. Manufactured… more»
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Parked 15 Years: 1972 Triumph TR6 Garage Find
There was a lot of buzz in the hallways of my small high school back in 1969. All the girls were going gaga over the new math teacher. And why not. He was right out of college, handsome, single,… more»
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Super Rare 1969 Group Six G6 Coupe
Just when you think you’ve seen every kit car possible end up on craigslist as someone’s forgotten project, another completely random model pops up on a classifieds site. That’s certainly the case with this unusual “Group 6 G6” coupe… more»
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Short Wheelbase Barn Find: 1960 Land Rover Series II
It’s sometimes hard to tell with old trucks whether they are a barn find or just in unrestored condition but still seeing regular use. That’s certainly the case with this tired 1960 Land Rover Series II that is called… more»
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Rare Shooting Brake: 1976 Jensen GT
Proof positive that a rare sports car need not break the bank, this 1976 Jensen GT project is located in Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Evanston in Chicagoland. Advertised here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $4,500 for this… more»
