Hidden away in this garage is one of the gems of the classic British sports car scene. It is a 1959 Jaguar XK150 Open Two-Seater (OTS), which was the rarest body style produced during the XK150’s production run. This… more»
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Rare Barn Find! 1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III
Prior to 1964, many on U.S. shores were not familiar with Great Britain’s brilliant Aston Martin motor cars. A spectacular spy movie that premiered that year introduced the uninitiated to the Aston Martin marque. But A-M occupied a significant… more»
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1956-1962 MGA Parts Extravaganza!
Long ago, there was a fast-food TV commercial whose tagline proclaimed, “Parts is Parts“. Well, maybe that’s true with fast food but not so much with cars. Sure, it’s always possible to take a part that was made for… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1960 MGA Roadster
When the weather is fine, there’s nothing quite like the experience of slipping behind the wheel of a classic British sports car to make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer us. That opportunity awaits someone with… more»
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Rewarding Roadster: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Project
Jaguar began life as Swallow, making sidecars for motorcycles. Branching out into sports cars with the Standard Swallow, or SS, they created a new name for themselves in four-wheeled English motoring. The SS Jaguar donated its name to a… more»
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V12 Drop-Top! 1988 Hess & Eisenhardt Jaguar XJS
While the Land of Lincoln doesn’t immediately spring to mind when picturing a smooth and well-preserved Jaguar convertible, that’s exactly what we see with this Quincy, Illinois classic. The 1988 Jaguar Hess & Eisenhardt convertible “needs nothing,” according to… more»
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Affordable Project: 1959 MG MGA Roadster
Hiding in this workshop is one of the most affordable project cars that you are likely to find on the market today. This 1959 MGA is a traditional British sports car that has fallen on hard times, although it… more»
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Spotless Restoration: 1977 Land Rover 88 Series III
There is nothing wrong with instant gratification. Tackling a project build has its attractions because the owner can create a vehicle that reflects their tastes and abilities. However, being able to buy any classic and have the option to… more»
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Rare British Roadster: 1954 Swallow Doretti
Sometimes the concept, the story, or rarity of a car makes it worthy of our attention, regardless of its condition. In the case of this 1954 Swallow Doretti, it’s all three. Located in Tillamook, Oregon, this obscure British roadster… more»
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Just After The Find! 1967 Jaguar 420
Ever have one of those times when you wish it had been you that found the barn find? This is one of them for me! This once-lovely 1967 Jaguar 420 (incorrectly advertised as a 400) is one of 10,236 produced… more»
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Bank Auction Find: 1963 Triumph TR4
The long-term owner of this 1963 Triumph TR4 passed away without finishing his project, leaving the bank to auction it off along with the rest of his estate. The seller seems to be the lucky buyer who turned up… more»
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Hollywood Sports Car: 1971 Jensen Interceptor
It certainly seems like there’s been a rash of Jensen Interceptors popping up for sale lately, with most of them in barn find or project-grade condition. This Series II model supposedly has a connection to Hollywood given the original… more»
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V8 British Bruiser: 1972 Jensen Interceptor
This may seem like an odd assessment. I view the Jensen Interceptor, such as this 1972 example, in three distinct segments. There’s the front, then the engine, and finally, the rear. Hold that thought, there will be more to… more»
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Parked in 1993: 1961 MG MGA Roadster
Here at Barn Finds, we always appreciate it when our readers manage to unearth interesting classic cars for us to feature. Nothing gives us more pleasure than to be handed a dusty vehicle that is crying out for someone… more»
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All-Original 1952 MG TD Barn Find
A continuation of the MG T-series of sports cars since the 1930s, the MG TD was significantly wider than the outgoing TC model. It used the platform of a large (for an MG) sedan model, brought over the engine… more»
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Illinois Barn Find: 1958 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer
While many people naturally focus on the original Mini as one of the most significant cars ever to emerge from England, the role of the humble Morris Minor 1000 should never be underestimated. It might not have offered the… more»
