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30 Years in the Barn: 1962 Aston Martin DB4

Say what you will, but Gulling Motorcars does come up with some pretty great finds. It seems like it’d be near impossible anymore to continue pulling exotics like this 1962 Aston Martin DB4 out of old farm structures, but… more»

1969 Lotus Elan +2 With a Mysterious Past

The owner of this 1969 Lotus Elan +2 is very honest about the car he’s offering on eBay in Newark, Delaware for a $6,800 starting bid—which hasn’t yet been forthcoming. It’s a very desirable car (though the convertible version… more»

Chrysler 440 V8: 1972 Jensen Interceptor III

The Jensen Interceptor was a UK-built grand touring machine that drew from Chrysler Corp. for its drivetrains. Over a 10-year period ending in 1976, Jensen built 6,400 of these rather large automobiles, with more than 1,000 of them in… more»

Original Survivor: 1965 Triumph TR4A

The TR4A was an evolution of the TR4, a sports car built by Triumph Motor Co. in the UK. It had a short production life of just two years from 1965-67. While the TR4 was a popular car, it… more»

Cadillac V8 Power! 1952 Allard K2

London-based Allard Motor Company built its K Series of 2-seat sports car over three generations from 1946-52. This was a small volume operation that saw just 332 made overall. The K2 was a refinement of the K1 and produced… more»

LS Swap? 1977 Jaguar XJC Coupe

One sure way to alienate fans of a particular car is to re-power it with an engine from another brand of vehicle. The owner of this 1977 Jaguar XJ Coupé in Greenville, South Carolina said the elegant but engine-free… more»

Lotus Twin-Cam: 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II

The Jensen-Healey managed to bring together three of the British automotive world’s great names to produce a sports car that was both attractive and offered respectable performance levels. Sadly, many examples succumbed to horrifying rust problems, but those haven’t… more»

Small-Block Powered Gasser! 1948 Ford Anglia

Who would have ever thought that a diminutive, British coupe, built by Ford UK would prove to be such a drag strip terror in the ’60s? This example, known as the “Bobbin Bear” was barn bound for some length… more»

30th Anniversary: 1979 Triumph TR7

Advertised as “the shape of things to come”, the Triumph TR7 is noted for its wedge-shape appearance and followed the TR6 which many consider the last of the volume-produced traditional British roadsters. It was introduced to the U.S. market… more»

Restoration Completed: 1932 Riley Nine Tourer

While the seller does not identify this 1932 Riley by model, it appears to be a Model Nine four-door touring car.  It has undergone a full restoration and is a pretty sharp-looking car. Let’s take a closer look at… more»

1961 Triumph TR3A Garage Find And More

The iconic little TR2/3/3A/3B line of sports cars reflects an earlier, simpler time in the world where “sports car” meant drafty side curtains, minimalist weather protection, wire wheels, and a love for wind in the hair and bugs in… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Triumph GT6+ Project

As a Barn Finds reader, I’m guessing you are a little like me — you probably keep a tab on the going rate for classic cars you particularly like. In fact, I often play a game with myself where… more»

Series 1 Project: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Series 1 Jaguars are always in demand, as they feature a host of details not found on later cars, and generally, the initial production runs of any iconic model are sure-fire collectibles later on. This one is a project,… more»

Clown Car Conversion: Jaguar XJ6 Prototype

The world of custom clown cars is a strange one, but it’s typically reserved for Cadillac Sevilles. This time, a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 decided to get into the mix, and someone chopped a four door down to two very… more»

Frogeye Find: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

Back in 1958, the Austin-Healey Sprite was rolled out as a small, low-budget, British-made roadster. It earned the nickname “frogeye” in the UK for its headlights positioned on top of the hood, inboard of the front wings. In the… more»

Eye For Detail: 1958 Triumph TR3

Classic car enthusiasts are a hardy group of people, and they tend to be passionate about their cars. However, some people can take this passion to a higher level when they tackle a restoration project. That seems to be… more»

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