The bane of British car ownership, that four-letter word, the curse that robs our pocketbooks – rust. In 1970, John Britten, an enthusiastic club racer, began offering fiberglass bodies to drop onto Sprite chassis ranging all the way from… more»
British Classic Cars
Jul 6, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS
You know you have too many projects when you have to start storing them in the rafters of your barn! There are worse problems to have, but the seller of this 1954 Jaguar XK120 OTS has realized they need… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve Project! 1968 MGB GT
The graceful MGB GT was introduced in 1965, three years after the MGB roadster debuted. With styling by Pininfarina, the GT could just about accommodate a couple of children in the rear, but that space was better suited for… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Thinning the Herd: Six Ford Cortina Mk IIs
A flock of six Ford Cortina Mk IIs is up for grabs in San Diego, California, basking in various states of completeness – with so many on offer, a prospective buyer will have no trouble piecing together at least… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Factory Ford V8 Power: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
The Tiger was a V8 derivative of the Sunbeam Alpine sports car. My first recollection of the car was the red Alpine driven by Secret Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, in the 1960s TV series, Get Smart. The Tiger got… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1-of-3: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Cabriolet
When most people walk into a showroom to purchase a new car, price is often a governing factor behind their choice. They have a budget in mind but may splash a few extra dollars on options to enhance the… more»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Modified Then Stored Since 1964: 1955 MG TF 1500
One of our biggest laments here at Barn Finds is that most people give no back story for their collector car in their ads. A “just the facts” approach is useful when describing a late-model economy car. When it… more»
Jun 29, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Affordable Survivor: 1972 MG Midget
Classic British sports cars aren’t typically jets in a straight line. However, slipping behind the wheel invariably puts a smile on the driver’s face. They are such good fun that it is easy to see why some people wouldn’t… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V12 Drop Top: 1991 Jaguar XJS Convertible
You can occasionally get accustomed to seeing Jaguar XJSs come up for sale. For years, this has been an entry-level classic for both British car fans and all-purpose vintage car enthusiasts, representing an entry point into affordable exotic car… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hibernating Since the ’90s: 1974 Jensen-Healey
British automotive manufacturing began its long, slow descent in the 1960s when the UK slipped from the world’s second-largest maker to third. Mergers brought no relief: rather than rationalizing costs across makes, merged companies continued to maintain almost every… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Outlaw? 1956 MGA 1500 Roadster
What’s your definition of an “outlaw” car? I think of Emory and Singer Porsches, and a comment made on the Pelican Parts forum – that the term arose when someone dared deviate from the accepted orthodoxy established by Ferdinand… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Price Dropped: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series III
If we asked our UK readers to assemble a list of the ten most iconic vehicles to roll off a British production line, many of those lists would include a Land Rover of some description. These classics aren’t fast… more»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bush Find: 1979 MG MGB GT
“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.” Okay, it won’t be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, but you’ll find a 1979 MGB GT. This sad little classic spent years in its current location,… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Missing Cylinder Head Screw: 1978 Lotus Esprit Series 1
Giorgetto Giugiaro went to work at Fiat’s Special Vehicles Division at seventeen – mostly likely younger than many of us were when we purchased our first car. Fiat ignored his design work, so he approached Bertone, who sold one… more»
Jun 20, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Sale: 1960 Triumph TR3 “A”
It’s 1953 and Triumph has brought a new car to Jabbeke, Belgium, to race it down a nearly flat, nearly straight stretch of road between Brussels and Ostend. This unique bit of carriageway was a perfect test “track” for… more»
Jun 19, 2024 • Auctions • 26 Comments
BF Auction: 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible
When it came out in 1975, the Jaguar XJS had some big shoes to fill. The E-Type was fast and beautiful. How could Jaguar improve on it? The new XJS enjoyed a 21-year production run and outsold the E-Type… more»
