Well, this review is going to be a bit like a, “Who done it?” as we review an unusual vehicle today. Real barn finds are always a hit, especially when it is a vaunted, valuable car, something well known,… more»
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Endless Possibilities: 1964 AEC Routemaster Double-Decker Bus
Black cabs and red double-decker buses. When people think of the London streetscape, more often than not, it is those two vehicles that will appear somewhere in their imaginations. So beloved was the original Routemaster double-decker, that when the… more»
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Wrecked Rolls: 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
If I had the time, I’d love to track the sales from this seller of wrecked European luxury and exotic cars. Do they all go on to get restored? Or are they just used as parts cars, a justifiable… more»
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Poor Man’s Cobra: V8-Powered 1961 MGA Roadster
There are two types of surprises in the world. There are the pleasant types that bring us joy and happiness. Of course, there’s also the other type, which usually doesn’t involve a lot of fun. This 1961 MGA definitely… more»
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Rare Brit: 1951 Armstrong Siddeley Station Coupe
Rare and quirky. Those are two words that would seem to perfectly describe this 1951 Armstrong Siddeley Station Coupe. Records are slightly vague on build totals, but figures of between 990 and 1,022 are the currently accepted totals. This… more»
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Needs To Be Saved! 1954 Jaguar XK120
The Jaguar XK is one of those special cars that can look incredible, even when practically in ruin. This example is described as being quite rusty, to the point that the seller mentions a new frame that can be… more»
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30 Years Stored: 1970 Triumph GT6+
This 1970 Triumph GT6+ model is fresh out of 30 years of storage and looks to be surviving quite nicely. This is otherwise known as a MKII GT6, which benefited from numerous suspension upgrades after the first generation models… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1960 Triumph TR3A
The seller has already done some of the work on this gray 1960 Triumph TR3A as it is a running, driving and stopping find! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where bidders have moved the price up to… more»
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Affordable Classic? 1980 Triumph TR7
I’ve noticed in the last few years that the much-maligned Triumph TR7 has finally approached collectible status. One of the things that are universally felt by enthusiasts is that TR7 build quality got better as time went on and… more»
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Take Me Home! 1953 MG TD Barn Find
It’s been almost sad to watch MG T-Series values drop as the folks that loved them when they were younger (both the cars and the people) age out of the collector vehicle market. On the other hand, that drop… more»
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Parked in ’94: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
This 1964 Austin Healey 3000 sounds like a barn finds of sorts, as despite its long-term hiatus from the road, it’s doesn’t sound like the car was completely forgotten about. The seller notes it was parked in 1994 and… more»
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Pint-Sized Pickup: 1971 MG MGB GT Custom
Well, this is something a bit different. What you are looking at here is a 1971 MGB GT that has been the recipient of some pretty creative thinking…to say the least. The work of renowned MG specialist Mike Goodman,… more»
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54K Mile Warehouse Find: 1974 MGB GT
I have never owned an MG but I have fond memories of them as numerous people I know either owned or still own them. And the MGB-GT, closed body variant, is of particular interest to me. The GT has… more»
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200 MPH Club? Aluminum Austin-Healey Racer
Is your car quick, or is it fast? An odd question, some might think, but automotive enthusiasts know the difference references acceleration vs. top speed, respectively. This custom-bodied Austin Healey had one goal… go as fast as possible. Facts… more»
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Only One In USA? 1988 Reliant Scimitar SS1 Turbo
Here’s one you don’t see every day, certainly not in the U.S. and not even in its native UK surroundings. The 1988 Reliant Scimitar Turbo has a turbocharged four-cylinder taken from a Nissan Silvia that was good for 135… more»
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Stored Since ’75: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
This 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 seemingly has a great story that begins with being bought new in San Francisco as the new ride for a newly minted college professor. After a few years in California, it went to Kansas… more»
