The Triumph GT6 can appear elegant or tough depending on how it’s dressed. This owner conducted a body-off restoration of many components underneath this heavily patina’d sheet metal – transmission, brakes, etc – and it runs and drives well;… more»
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Turbocharged Q-Ship: 1990 Bentley Turbo R
When you consider how much badge-swapping GM has done between its standard-issue and luxury models over the years, it’s amazing how many people still consider an Oldsmobile an Oldsmobile and a Cadillac a Cadillac, and so on. Heck, they… more»
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Heart of a Mini! 1980 Midas Bronze
Pairing the ingenious and practical Mini mechanicals with a sporty composite body, Midas Cars, Ltd. offered a kit car called “Britain’s economy superstar,” according to Wikipedia. Where else would we find this specimen of a tiny right-hand-drive British kit… more»
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Could Be A Bargain! 1968 MGC GT Project
The owner of this relatively rare 1968 MGC-GT doesn’t want to waste a lot of words in his Craigslist post from Clackamas, Oregon (near Portland). “1968 MGC GT, $4950.00, runs good, been sitting, needs paint.” We further learn it… more»
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British Acura: 1988 Sterling 825 SL
As automotive enthusiasts, it’s only natural to have guilty pleasures. The best thing to do is have one that is actually a good car, like, say, an obnoxious Shelby Cobra replica, or a turbocharged Porsche 930. When you have… more»
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Desiccated Survivor: 1950 MG TD
One constant theme you detect when reading about the many cars profiled on the pages of Barn Finds is that bargains are available if you are the least bit handy in your garage. Most of the vehicles featured are… more»
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Runs, Drives, and Stops: 1975 Triumph TR6
When I was a teenager back in the mid-’90s, I had big plans to own a Triumph someday, preferably a TR2. As way leads onto way, I ended up behind the wheel of a variety of American ’50s, ’60s,… more»
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British Spanish MX: 1972 Rickman Montesa 250
The Rickman brothers had an interesting history, and even though these motocross (MX) bikes aren’t seen too often, they aren’t priced into the stratosphere as everything else seems to be these days. This nice-looking 1972 Rickman Montesa 250 is… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Bentley Mark VI Rolling Chassis
Reader George G is a long-time Barn Finder who always works on something interesting! While he has a wide range of interests, his primary focus is on British Luxury cars. He recently decided to make some room, and he… more»
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Summer Weather Ready: 1974 MG Midget Mark III
Some classics possess so much inherent charm that they are almost impossible to ignore. That is how I feel about traditional British sports cars, and why I found myself immediately drawn to this 1974 MG Midget Mark III. This… more»
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Woodie With An Accent: 1962 Austin Countryman
Usually, when the subject of a “woodie” comes up, one thinks about the great, genuine wood-paneled station wagons from such marques as Ford, Buick, Chrysler, and others. Well, the British got in on the act too, and stayed with… more»
New Old Stock Jaguar 6.0L V12 Crate Engine
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of the inside of the engine. You can view them below. Now this is something you don’t find often! Crate engines are fairly common, at least for major brands like Ford and… more»
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Independent Rear Suspension: 1966 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4A was the successor to the TR4, and the principal difference was a switch to an independent rear suspension (dubbed IRS – no, not the people you dread every April 15th). It was in production from 1965… more»
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Less Than 1,000 Left: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car introduced in the mid-1970s. Powered by a 4-cylinder engine, it was joined in 1978 by the TR8, which essentially was the same car but with a V8 powerplant supplied by Rover… more»
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Magazine Star: 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
I don’t know about you guys, but when I spy a modern Rolls-Royce, it looks like a brick with a grille, accentuated with commercial freezer-style door handles. This 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, however, is what my mind conjures when… more»
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Two V12s for $2,800: 1987 Jaguar XJ-S Pair
Is the Jaguar XJS ever going to get more respect on the used project car marketplace? It’s hard to say, but listings offering a two-for-one deal for a pair of V12-equipped XJSs for under $3,000 make it hard to… more»
