The Austin-Healey Sprite was introduced in 1958 as a small, low-cost, British open sports car that “a chap could keep in his bike shed.” It’s best known for its headlights which were mounted on top of the hood, inboard… more»
British Classic Cars
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Frame-Off Restoration! 1973 Triumph GT6
I actually gulped for a second when I read the tip line for this car, “Beautiful 1973 Triumph GT6“. It’s a context issue, beautiful condition? Absolutely! Beautiful lines? Ah, let’s talk about it. I had forgotten about the GT6… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1964 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger is one of the most interesting muscle cars ever conceived, in my humble opinion, taking the appearance of a homely British roadster while giving it a massive shot of speed. It’s a hot rod in the… more»
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Forest Find: 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6
Hope springs eternal in the human breast, they say. We all like to think the pile of rusting junk we have in the Lower 40 is a potential goldmine. But the idea that this collection of metal oxide, which… more»
Todd’s Rods! What’s in the Garage?
Before reading on, take your best guess to identify each of the vehicles visible here! For my 1000th Barnfinds post (and after multiple requests) I’m sharing a glimpse of the current fleet here on Fitch Mountain aka Todd’s Island… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1967 MG MGB
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and a lovely stretch of winding country road opens out before you. Can there be many better ways of tackling it than behind the wheel of a classic British sports car?… more»
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British Barn Find: 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
When you find a vintage Rolls-Royce or Bentley tucked away in a barn, the questions behind its existence tend to be more varied than that of a Mustang or similar muscle car-era discovery. Those questions are easily answered –… more»
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The One To Buy! 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Survivor
Who doesn’t love the cheeky little Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite? The problem now is finding a good one. Bugeyes were so inexpensive, even when new, that most have been used up, scrapped, modified beyond belief, or restored to the point… more»
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19K Original Miles! 1960 Ford Anglia Estate
We have covered quite a few station wagons on Barn Finds but most are domestic behemoths like an Impala, Country Squire, or Fury. Across the pond, things were done quite a bit differently, mostly in terms of size, and… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1960 Triumph TR3A
This 1960 Triumph TR3A is one of those original survivors that occasionally come along, and it is hard to determine its strongest attribute. This is a one-owner classic with 50,000 miles on the clock. It is original and unrestored,… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
It seems to be a fact of life that most examples of the Jaguar E-Type that we see here at Barn Finds fall into two distinct categories. They can be beautifully restored or preserved classics, or they tend to… more»
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Driveway Find? 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo
This 1986 Lotus Esprit Turbo looks conspicuously like a Copart lot find, as this picture goes to show us. The dirt lot, the sticker in the windshield, the yellow marker scribbles – this is surely a Copart car, right?… more»
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46K Mile 1976 Mercury Capri II
British singer Donovan had a hit with his song Mellow Yellow in 1967 and that was almost a decade before this mellow yellow 1976 Mercury Capri II was made. Both the song and the Capri are smooth and cool… more»
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Rare Range Topper: 1965 Jaguar Mark 10
When it comes to classic Jaguars, there’s almost a boredom that sets in with regards to the models you’re apt to find lingering in barns and sheds. Almost always, the E-Type pops up as the usual suspect, followed by… more»
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Container Find: 1953 Singer 4AD
Right off the bat, the listing for this Singer is a bit confusing. It is listed as a 1943 Model C but the VIN states it as a model AD which was produced between 1951 and 1955. That being… more»
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15 Years in the Barn: 1987 Jaguar XJS Convertible
It’s a shame the Jaguar XJS has such a lousy reputation for reliability. To me, this is one of the more attractive models they made, especially in recent memory, and you could even get it equipped with a V12…. more»
