Despite appearing for sale with some regularity, the 1950s Berkeley Sports was made in limited numbers, with just over 4,000 built. Powered by engines ranging from 18 to 50 b.h.p., these were extremely clever cars that made extensive use… more»
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Penny Lane: 1968 Morris Cambridge Mini-Minor
Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and for sale here on eBay is this truly unique 1968 Morris Cambridge Mini. It’s a replica of the Beatles “Penny Lane” promotional cars and it’s downright awesome up close!
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Mini Mustang: 1977 Ford Capri Mk II JPS Edition
The Ford Capri is sometimes referred to as the “Mini Mustang”. This JPS Edition is located in Bournemouth, UK and is available here on eBay. Spirited bidding has pushed the price up to £5,000 with just under 4 days… more»
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Star Wars Connection: 1970 Bond Bug
I’m sure many of our non-British readers are saying “what the heck is this?” to themselves. This three-wheeler 1970 Bond Bug is for sale here on eBay, where bidding is all the way up to $400 with no reserve…. more»
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Buy A Jag, Help A Library: 1959 Jaguar Mk 9
You can scratch your itch for a classic Jaguar sedan and do a good deed for a library in Parksley, Virginia at the same time when you buy this imposing 1959 Jaguar Mark 9. It’s listed in Hemmings for $20,000 or… more»
Oozing UK Cool: 1959 Triumph TR3A
Climbing skyward in $50 increments from its $100 opener, the auction price of this mixed bag Florida 1959 Triumph TR3A with 100,000-plus miles on the ticker stands at $4,350 here on eBay with an unmet reserve. It’s a dealer-owned… more»
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Minor Miracle: 1961 Morris Minor Pick Up Project
Yes, Virginia our British cousins have pick up trucks too. But they aren’t like the ones we Yanks grew up with. Here’s proof in the form of a 1961 Morris Minor pick up restoration project –sans drivetrain- on the… more»
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Barn Find Brit: 1966 Jaguar S-Type
In all fairness I should tell you that my father owned a 1966 Jaguar S-Type while I was growing up and I’m very partial to these cars. I’m not sure after reviewing the minimalist ad here on craigslist that this is… more»
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Original Twin Cam: 1974 Lotus Europa
This 1974 Lotus Europa is a desirable twin-cam car, and wears an excellent shade of Kermit green paint (not the official name) that blends nicely with the original Lotus badge on the nose. The seller says it is officially… more»
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Glamping Potential: Pilot Panther Showman’s Caravan
You may think the term “glamping” is annoying (I’ll admit to not loving it), but it’s definitely a trend and a potential money maker for the savvy camper builder. The idea of making camping more laden with creature comforts… more»
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Box Flares and Fat Tires: 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
While the Grange Motors Racing Team may not spark any obvious connections, the seller is confident this track-prepped Lotus Elan Sprint did duty as one of their race cars back in the day. There certainly seems to be good… more»
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Investor’s Special: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Growing up, one of my favorite Hot Wheels was a bright red Lotus Esprit. Of course, at the time I had no idea what it was, Lotus wasn’t a well-known car brand in our small Wyoming town. It wasn’t… more»
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Extreme Bargain: 1958 Austin A40
The Austin A40 “Farina” was one of the more stylish options for a small economy car in Britain in the late 1950s. We didn’t get many of them on this side of the pond, but this extreme bargain is… more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1966 Austin Healey 3000
We’ve commented before here at Barn Finds’ southern headquarters that certain types of cars seem to come in batches, and I was reminded of that again today when this Big Healey popped up. This one while being a project is… more»
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Tri-Carb! 1961 Austin Healey 3000
Most of the “Big Healeys” we see are either beautiful restorations or rusted away completely. This 1962 3000 Mk. II seems to be right in the middle and it’s being offered for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $8,600… more»
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No Leaks, No Hits: 1971 Lotus Europa
This 1971 Lotus Europa seems like a very good deal. $8,900 for an Europa in non-crusty, non-basketcase condition with a ton of recent maintenance completed seems quite fair, especially when sitting on a set of killer Cosmic alloy wheels…. more»
