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BF Auction: 1959 Triumph TR3A

UPDATE – Since the seller could not take underside photos, we sent a Barn Finds Inspector over, and they could look at the car and take additional pictures of it. The images are in the gallery below and their… more»

Restored, Rare! 1963 Triumph TR3B TCF

To understand the TR3, we must take a quick look at its predecessor, the swashbuckling TR2. Launched in prototype form to replace the doddering Standard Triumph Roadster in 1952, the new car met with scathing criticism from test driver… more»

Package Deal: 1957/1959 Triumph TR3s

There are some cars that just never should be left outside.  I think you could put all convertibles in that category.  However, it seems that some cars are just made of steel that rusts with but a harsh word. … more»

Mopar Powered Exotic: 1971 Jensen Interceptor

Does the collector crowd underrate the Jensen Interceptor? Its near competitor, the Aston Martin Vantage V8, regularly sells for six figures now. Italian GT cars of the ’70s are similarly expensive. Only contemporary Jaguar sedans sell cheaper than the… more»

British Barn Find: 1968 MGC GT

While most barn finds are of the domestic type, every once in a while, a gem from the Mother Country emerges from the dust.  Take for example this 1968 MG MGC GT for sale on eBay in Archbold, Ohio. … more»

No Reserve: 1995 Lotus Esprit S4

The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more under-the-radar exotics on the market today. It’s surprising given its primary competitor, the Acura NSX, has made considerable strides value-wise, often commanding close to $100,000 or better when in excellent condition…. more»

Ford Inline-6 Power! 1963 Austin-Healey 3000

Built by British Motor Corp. from 1959 to 1967, the Austin-Healey 300 was another sports car popular with U.S. buyers. The bodies came from Jensen Motors and the Mkt II BJ7 2+2 was considered a “sports convertible”. This ’63… more»

Cluster of Seven Triumph TR7s

The TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car produced by Triumph (British Leyland Motor Corp.) between 1975 and 1981. Exports to the U.S. were prioritized over units destined to stay in the United Kingdom. The seller in Marysville, California has… more»

Fun Driver: 1967 Morris Minor 1000

Diversity is one of the hallmarks of cars featured at Barn Finds. While we feature plenty of muscular American classics, it is hard to resist vehicles that some might consider slightly left-field. I’m unsure if that term is appropriate… more»

Garage Find: 1953 MG TD Survivor

While we deal with inflation every time we step into a grocery store, deflation seems to have set in for certain classic automobiles.  Early MGs had quite a following at one time, and prices reflected that.  Now, it appears… more»

Ran When Parked: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster

It’s Healey time! Jensen-Healey, that is. Here on eBay is a 1973 Jensen-Healey roadster, bid to $1800 with no reserve, and located in Audubon, New Jersey. The seller notes that he was told the car ran when it was… more»

Bargain Brit? 1951 Jaguar XK120 FHC Project

The fixed-head coupe design of the Jaguar XK120 is perhaps one of the most striking models ever conceived by any company. Now, Jaguar certainly had a reputation for building beautiful automobiles, but the XK-series of coupes is in a… more»

Mopar Powered Garage Find: 1973 Jensen Interceptor III

The Jensen Interceptor is one of the better examples of cross-pollination between American and Great Britain as it relates to automotive ventures. A classic British grand tourer powered by a heady American V8 is never a bad combo, and… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1962 Jaguar XKE Series I “Flat Floor” Roadster

The market has sorted the XKE into what I call a “desirability stack”. At the pinnacle are the rarified – a couple of handfuls of Lightweights (the racing version), a few hundred “outside bonnet latch” (aka OBL) cars, and… more»

Mistaken Identity: V8-Powered 1975 Triumph TR7

This dusty Triumph has been listed on Facebook Marketplace for a few weeks, and we flagged it as potentially being mis-labeled. The reason for this is because the engine bay seems to point to a different model designation than… more»

Tiger Set Up for Touring: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

One of the more pleasant, and somewhat expensive, experiences in the classic car world is multi-day touring.  While many of the major clubs have long offered tours through the most scenic parts of the country, there are now many… more»