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1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Survivor!

This 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 has been a single family-owned car its entire existence. Passed down from father to son, there is no clear reason why it is being sold, but it has a starting bid price of… more»

BMC Mechanic’s: 1967 Austin-Healey BJ-8

We have all heard the adage about the shoemaker’s shoes.  That adage may be true when it comes to most professions and their possessions, but with British car mechanics, I’d like to think things would be a little different… more»

5x Carrera Panamericana Entrant! 1959 MGA

No race in history was more dangerous or brutal than the original Carrera Panamericana, better known as the Mexican Road Race.  Starting at Mexico’s border with Guatemala and ending at the United States border, this five day event took… more»

Field Find: 1960 Austin Healey 3000

Despite looking like an abandoned car found on the side of the road, bidding has still crested $3,000 for this rough 1960 Austin Healey 3000 found in Oxford, New Jersey. The origins of this discovery are likely far less… more»

Parked In 2008: 1973 Triumph GT6

This 1973 Triumph GT6 is an older restoration that was parked in a garage back in 2008. Just prior to being taken out of service, the owner had a significant amount of mechanical work performed on the car, so… more»

Rusty British Sports Car Collection

If you are like me and have a real soft spot for classic British sports cars, then this is a story that is bound to get your attention. Sitting out in a field in Bellingham, Massachusetts, is a huge… more»

Spotless And Original: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

One characteristic of British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s that is often criticized is the lack of engine power. Thanks to some inter-continental cooperation, the Sunbeam Tiger managed to address that issue in no uncertain terms. This… more»

Beautiful Barn Find: 1959 TVR Grantura

This gorgeous 1969 TVR Grantura is a rarity in the United States, and really anywhere considering the low volume production numbers. Just 100 Series 1 cars were made, making a barn find example of one that has seemingly survived… more»

Solid Project: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

When viewed from the front, an Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite looks like a little car with a grin on its face. Slipping behind the wheel of one of these can also have the same effect on the driver because they… more»

1986 Lola T86/00 Indy Car Raced By Arie Luyendyk

Classic racing cars will always be highly sought, and this 1986 Lola T86/00 was driven throughout its racing life by a man who went on to conquer the Indianapolis 500 on two occasions. It remains in the condition that… more»

1-of-386: 1955 Morgan 4/4

When you consider cars that have extended production lives, the Morgan 4/4 probably isn’t a car that instantly springs to mind. However, apart from a period during World War II, and another brief period during the early 1950s, the… more»

1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster Barn Find

This right-hand-drive 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is a recent barn find, where it supposedly kept company with a left-hand version of the same car. It’s for sale here on eBay with bids at $6,200 and reserve not met.

Parked In 1997: 1957 MG MGA

With Winter just around the corner, now would be a good time to secure a project car that could be driven and enjoyed when the weather turns warm once again. With that in mind, what could be better than… more»

Parked in ’74: 1952 Jaguar XK120 FHC

This 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe might appear to be an expensive starting point for a restoration project, but upon completion, it could be a car that is capable of commanding a solid 6-digit value. What makes it… more»

Ultimate Toy: 1949 Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine

It is hard to know whether this 1949 Rolls-Royce Merlin engine would rate as one of the ultimate man-cave items that we’ve seen here at Barn Finds, or whether an enthusiast is likely to buy the engine for use… more»

Agony and Ecstasy: 1966 Lotus Elan

The Lotus Elan is a study in contrasts. Built as the first Lotus designed exclusively for public roads, the car has attracted a following far in excess of its production numbers. Enthusiasts and writers wax poetically about its other… more»

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