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»
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Military Failure: 1971 Mini Moke
Originally designed by BMC as a contender to be a multi-use vehicle for the British military forces, the Moke failed to win military support for one very simple reason: As an off-road vehicle, it simply didn’t possess the ground… more»
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Solid Investment: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III
Introduced in 1964, the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III was an evolution of the car that was originally introduced in 1959. While there were a total of 17,712 Mk IIIs built, they are a car that retains a strong following,… more»
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40 Years In The Barn: 1971 MGB
This 1971 MGB has clearly been hiding for many years, to the point that it appears the barn is about to collapse on top of it. Fortunately, the MG is out in the daylight, and located just a short… more»
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Desirable British Project: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster
While at first glance it appears that this Jaguar XK120 could be returned to active use without requiring any major work, it is a fair bet that the next owner will probably want to undertake a full restoration. If… more»
