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Cheap V12: 1988 Jaguar XJS

Roger sent in a tip on this gem listed here on Craigslist in Shillington, Pennsylvania. It is a 1988 Jaguar XJS with a V12 engine and automatic transmission. I always admired these cars when I was a kid and… more»

Soft Restoration? 1973 Lotus Europa Special

This 1973 Lotus Europa Special is a running project purchased by the seller from the son of the original owner. Originally Lagoon Blue in color, it comes with a non-matching but correct twin-cam engine that runs, paired to a… more»

Ready To Run! 1970 Lotus Europa S2

This 1970 Lotus Europa S2 has led a recent life on the track and is advertised as being one of the only race-ready Europas in the USA. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located on the… more»

READER AD: 1958 Berkeley Sports SE 492

At 750 pounds, this 1958 Berkeley Sports SE 492 isn’t a Lotus, but it follows Colin Chapman’s famous quote, “Simplify, then add lightness.” This outstanding project car is a Barn Finds Reader Find and it is located in incredibly… more»

62k Original Miles: 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2 Series II

For the past 33-years, the current owner of this 1969 Jaguar XKE 2+2 has kept the vehicle garaged and covered, and it has only had some pretty sparing use. With this in mind, it is entirely feasible that the… more»

Off-Road Project: 1969 Land Rover Series IIA 88

As Dr. Seuss so simply put it, “Oh, the places you’ll go!” That sums up this 1969 Land Rover Series IIA 88 perfectly. Currently, at an opening bid of $4,000, the price has only one place to go, up…. more»

Wire Wheel Equipped: 1978 MGB Roadster

This running and ready to enjoy 1978 MGB is up for grabs. While the winter weather is not exactly kind to convertibles, and this car, located in Brunswick, Ohio, might not be used much this time of year, you… more»

Rare TVR S3 2.9 in Texas!

While the 25-year rule on importing European-market vehicles does indeed make it tempting to purchase any number of sports cars once considered forbidden fruit, the importation process and paperwork-heavy transaction can scare casual enthusiasts away. That’s why finding one… more»

Trailer Find: 1958 Jensen 541

It may not look like it sitting here forlornly in a trailer, but this 1958 Jensen 541 is a rare and special car that rarely comes up for sale. The seller notes this example also comes with a treasure… more»

Rare Racer: 1959 MGA Twin-Cam

While certain performance models of different automobile brands can bring and retain significant value, so can former racers that have a provenance or interesting story in their background. Here is just such an example, a 1959 MG MGA twin-cam… more»

Sunburned But Solid: 1960 Austin-Healey 3000

It’s easy to think that all unrestored “big Healey” finds have near-terminal rust problems, but this 1960 example listed for sale here on eBay from Catonsville, Maryland proves that’s not the case. Current bidding has exceeded any reserve at just… more»

Wonderful Woody: 1960 Morris Minor Traveller

Some cars have the ability to go well beyond being cool, and this 1960 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller “Woody” is just such a car. This represents an older refurbishment that has held up really well over the year and… more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1951 MG TD

As the prices of MG T-Series cars continue to drop, they have become even more appealing to me. This 1951 MG TD is an older restoration/refurbishment that still shines up well and will provide a lot of driving enjoyment… more»

Rare Right-Hand Drive: 1967 Lotus Elan

There is some truth to the saying that, “The British car business ain’t what it used to be!” And that is true as so many great British marques are either completely gone or owned by foreign entities. One exception… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Project

We’ve seen and featured a ton of different types of project cars, ranging from classic trucks to hot rods, but this is the first Lotus Esprit V8 project that we’ve ever offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive! As a… more»

Quirky Brit: 1969 Reliant Scimitar GTE

If you’ve always quite fancied the idea of following in the footsteps of the British Royal Family, but have never had the social connections to do so, then maybe your search is over. I have to really thank Barn… more»

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