As we have noted before, the Triumph Stag was a pretty decent car in search of a few components. One owner has taken that into their own hands by inserting a Buick V-6 where the small Triumph V-8 used… more»
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Rare Find In Alaska: 1968 MGC GT
One of my more pointless automotive fascinations is the existence of interesting cars living in far-away places. This 1968 MGC GT is located in the unincorporated community of Chugiak, Alaska, where it’s seemingly been for quite some time without succumbing… more»
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Same Family Since ’71: 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra!
This one has to be one of the best “out of the woodwork” stories so far this year (okay, so it’s only January, but still!) This 1965 289 Cobra was purchased from a Ford dealer on July 4, 1971,… more»
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Cheap Woodie: 1970 Morris Minor Traveler
By the time this Morris Minor Traveler rolled down the production line, the Minor had been in production in one form or another for 22 years. Its longevity was very much the result of the fact that for a… more»
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British Classic: 1950 Jaguar Mark V Drop Head Coupe
While this Jaguar Mark V Drop Head may not be the cheapest project car on the planet, the prices being achieved by well-restored examples may make this an interesting project to consider. Barn Finder Wayne A spotted this Jaguar… more»
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True Hot Hatch: 1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Whether you love them or whether you hate them, the hot hatches were a breed of car that really defined the 1980s. While they lacked the pure horsepower of a muscle car, light weight and agile handling still made… more»
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How Many Left? 1989 Sterling 827 SLI
This rare 1989 Sterling 827 SLI has all the hallmarks of an elderly-owned vehicle that hit the auction lot once the heirs decided they wanted nothing to do with the unusual make. There’s almost 250,000 miles on the odometer,… more»
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Sitting Since ’80: 1958 MGA Roadster
You can’t help but think that deciding to sell this 1958 MGA must have been a tough decision for the owner. Not only is the car part of his late mother’s estate, but it is the car that he… more»
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A Bargain? 1968 MGC-GT With Overdrive
While the MGC wasn’t tremendously loved during it’s three year production life (1967-’69), it has proved to be a terrific vintage grand tourer. This one is for sale here on eBay and at the moment it’s at a very reasonable $5,980…. more»
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British Basket Case: 1988 Sterling 825SL
Are you looking for a late 80’s Acura Legend, but without the reliability and easy parts availability? Well, look no further! This 1988 Sterling 825SL does share many common components with its Japanese cousin but is known for a… more»
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Ready to Restore: 1964 Jaguar E-Type
This 1964 Jaguar E-Type is not a numbers-matching car, but it still remains a fairly solid candidate for a restoration. It will require some work and has been sitting for decades, but it is certainly not the worst E-Type… more»
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The Most Desirable: 1962 Jaguar E-Type
When I first saw this 1962 Jaguar E-Type my heart ached more than a bit. The first E-Type that I ever drove was a Series 1 finished in Carmen Red, and it was an amazing experience that I’ve never… more»
BF Success Story: Jamie’s 1988 Lister-Jaguar XJS
One of the great things about following Barn Finds on a regular basis is seeing the success stories sent in by our readers. I now have the pleasure of writing one of those on my own purchase! In case… more»
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Unrestored Black Plate: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
The listing for this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger is short and to the point, but if the seller’s words are to be accepted as gospel truth, there’s really not much to say. This is a claimed survivor-grade Tiger, with a… more»
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Ladies’ Night Commuter: 1980 Lotus Elite
With just under 23,000 original miles, this 1980 Lotus Elite 504 is an unusually well-preserved example of a car we typically see in project form. The reason for that? It was used by its one, solitary female owner as… more»
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On The Buses: 1960 Bristol Double Decker Bus
This 1960 Bristol bus has been sitting in the same location for the last 10 years. It is going to need some work to bring it back to life, but it does offer a number of possibilities once the… more»
