While most replicas tend to be a disappointment, the recreations of the classic Jaguar XK120 are among my favorites in the kit car game. For some reason, it seems like the proportions of the replicas actually improved over the… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1973 Triumph Bonneville
In the 1960s, as Honda motorcycles started to become ascendant, the bike that still stood out and still gleaned attention was the Triumph Bonneville. Even with Harley Davidson in that mix and the Bonneville was still a motorcycle that… more»
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This Cheap 1974 Triumph TR6 Needs Your Help!
Now here’s an honest find. A bargain 1974 Triumph TR6 that’s just out of 22 years of indoor storage. The car, here on eBay in Canton, Ohio, is currently at just $1,525 with the reserve met and not much… more»
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36k Mile Exotic: 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
All of us have vehicles we lust after with little or no basis in logic, but there are some vehicles that require an even stronger stomach than normal. I don’t have any issue with the looks of the striking… more»
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No Reserve Roadster: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000
This Austin-Healey recently came of storage to be “recommissioned” after some 30 years of hibernation. The seller has retired and been working at reducing the last of his collection. The Austin-Healey 3000 was more civilized than some of its… more»
We Bought A Triumph TR3A Barn Find!
There’s nothing quite like pushing back barn doors to find a dusty classic car parked inside! It’s even more of a rush when you have no idea what to expect when you see the find for the first time…. more»
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Java Green Barn Find: 1976 Triumph TR6
British sports cars, to their credit, are among some of the most popular vintage classics out there. And it’s clear why there’s always a healthy assortment at local Cars & Coffee and other enthusiast gatherings – they’re fun to… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1953 MG TD
The MG TD is one of several open two-seat sports cars built by MG between 1936-55. TDs were built in 1950-53 and more than two-thirds of them were exported for U.S. consumption. One interesting factoid is that they used a… more»
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Bug-Eye in the Barn: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
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»
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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»
