Austin-Healeys have really come into their own over the past few years. While Big Healeys aren’t fetching quite as much money as the Jaguar XKs they competed with, they are closing the gap. Reader Mike M has decided it’s… more»
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So Much Promise: 1960 Morris Minor Pickup
When this 1960 Morris Minor rolled off the production line it represented part of the third series of the venerable little Morris that debuted in 1956. The Series III Morris Minor was a far cry from the original series… more»
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Promising Project: 1968 Triumph Spitfire
Here, we have what may turn out to be a nice project at a great price. This 1968 Mark III Triumph Spitfire found here on craigslist for $1700, is located in Otisfield, Maine. These Triumphs are great starter classics as… more»
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TRagedy: 1959 Triumph TR3 Project
No matter what brand it is, the sight of a forlorn and rotting car pulls at the heartstrings. At one point in the vehicle’s life, it was loved, appreciated, and in a way a member of the family. They… more»
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Boundless Optimism: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
Generally speaking, optimism is considered to be a good thing. A positive outlook makes it easier to deal with life’s ups and downs. But sometimes extreme optimism can turn into delusion especially when a wadded up sports car is… more»
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Pocket Rocket: 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk 1
The Lotus Cortina Mk 1 was a co-operative development between Ford and Colin Chapman’s Lotus Cars. The car was originally developed for homologation for Group 2 Saloon Car Racing, and over its life-time it underwent a number of mechanical… more»
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No Small Project… 1977 MG Midget
I am by far a British car enthusiast. My heartstrings get pulled at the sight of a forlorn MG or Triumph, and my mind tries to grasp a logical reason as to why I should or shouldn’t just walk… more»
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What It Should Have Been? 1971 Triumph Stag
Most Barn Finds readers will be familiar with the sad story of the Triumph Stag — a car hampered by an underdeveloped V8 that had the architecture of two TR7 engines. Ever since Stag production began it’s been postulated… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1967 Bentley T1 Saloon
In 1986 Tom Hanks starred in a movie called The Money Pit. The plot revolved around him buying a house that looked good, but under the surface, it was a wreck that devoured more and more money. Unfortunately, cars… more»
Reader Ad: 1964 Austin Mini Countryman
Reader Dale D and the good people over at Driven.co recently found this Austin Mini Countryman parked in Southern California. It’s clearly an older restoration, but after going over the mechanicals, polishing up the paint and refinishing the wood… more»
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Mystery Kitty: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There aren’t many cars that would be better to find in a barn than a Jaguar E-Type roadster. Perennially voted as the top sports car of the 1960’s, the E-Type remained an attainably affordable exotic for decades. Over time,… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12
While it isn’t an E-Type, these XJS V12s were quite the machines when they were first introduced. The V12 produced a reasonable 262 horsepower, the interior was quite luxurious and the styling was definitely unique. As glorious as the… more»
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Dusty Shop Find: 1950 Jaguar Mk. V
The latest chapter in the “darnit, another old British car Jamie would love to own but can’t buy right now” book has been written by this 1950 Jaguar Mark V., located less than 100 miles away from me in… more»
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DIY From Scratch Or Almost Done? Jensen-Healey Choices
Are you the type of person who has to touch every component of their classic car yourself to be satisfied it’s “right?” Or are you the pragmatist that feels that good work can be done by others and sometimes… more»
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Bean Country: 1961 Austin Mini Countryman
In the famous British sitcom, Mr. Bean, the silly star drives a classic Mini Cooper. He gets himself into quite the mischief with it on many occasions. This 1961 Austin Mini Countryman with 37,000 miles can be your laugh… more»
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How Bad Could It Be? 1971 Lotus Europa
What are the chances that an old English sports car built by one of the most notable of Marques in the world, currently has an owner nearly begging someone to take it off his hands? Is the seller’s desire… more»
