Daimler was one of England’s earliest builders of automobiles, having bought the British rights to the respected Daimler name from German pioneer Gottlieb Daimler. Pronounced (in the UK) DAME-ler instead of the German DIME-ler, they really aren’t well known… more»
British Classic Cars
Taste Of Blighty: 1951 Riley Saloon
The British motor industry has produced some of the most iconic brands in world automotive history. Some of these have become household names such as Rolls Royce and Jaguar. Some have shone brightly before disappearing into the ether. Riley… more»
The First Are The Purest: 1962 MG Midget
When Austin-Healey redesigned the Sprite, MG got a new Midget out of the deal. The Sprites were built at the MG plant in Abingdon, so adding the octagon badge and some additional chrome trim brought us the first Midget… more»
Passion Project: 1976 Lotus Éclat/Sprint
A January, 1976 preview of the new line of Lotus sports and GT cars in Road & Track is largely concerned with the long-awaited Esprit, but drops in on the new 2+2 Éclat long enough to mention that the “name… more»
Reader Ad: 1983 TVR Tasmin
If you are new to Barn Finds, you may not recognize this TVR, but if you have been around here for a while you hopefully remember it! Justin H bought this Tasmin from us back in 2016. You can… more»
Go Get ‘Em Tiger: 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
Located in Gardena, Ca and for sale here on eBay is a little classic that beautifully combines my love of British marques with my love for the American Ford V8. Possessing a clear title and a BIN of $82,000… more»
A Leaping Gazelle? 1959 Singer Gazelle
The Gazelle was the first car produced by Singer following the take-over of Singer in 1956 by the Rootes Group. Barn Find reader Michael brought this one to our attention. Located in Griffin, Ga, and for sale here on… more»
Sexy(ish) European: 1973 Ford Capri
Of all of the 1970’s-era captive imports, the Capri was one of the most interesting to cross America’s shores. Originally intended to be the European version of the Mustang, the Capri racked up an impressive string of racing victories… more»
Solid Gold Estate Find: 1957 MG MGA
Recently pulled from long-term storage, this 1957 MGA is in desperate need of a new caretaker to give it the love and attention it deserves. This dusty little MGA is part of an estate sale, it is clear this… more»
Parked Since 1972: 1962 Triumph TR3A Project
Triumph sports cars always seemed to offer that little bit more than their competition in features such as engine size, disc brakes and fully synchronized gearboxes. You can have your own piece of classic British motoring history with this… more»
From Across The Pond: 1967 Ford Cortina Estate
When I stumbled upon this car, I thought someone has a Cortina sized hole in their life, and hopefully, this can help them fill it. The Cortina was imported to the US from 1964 until 1970, except for the… more»
Three for $500: Forest Find Triumph GT6s
This trio of Triumph GT6s are sitting on what looks to be the edge of a property near Salem, Virginia. While it’s impossible to tell from the photos, the cars look like they could be miles away from anything,… more»
Short A Wheel: 1987 Reliant Rialto GLS SE
After being imported from the UK, this three-wheeler icon is looking for a new place to call home. The seller states that he has the proper paperwork so that the next owner will be able to register it in… more»
Some Assembly Required: 1951 MG TD Project
The MG TD was the first model from the octagon marque that had the American market in mind. The preceding MG TC was an export success for MG, but American dealers suggested a few changes that would make it… more»
British Pedal Power: 1973 Triumph Bicycle
Most British motorcycle and car fans and fanatics are like any others, they like to collect their brand no matter what the product is that wears their preferred name. This 1973 Triumph bicycle is cheap entry into the Triumph… more»
E2A Replica: 1962 Jaguar E-Type
We’ve certainly seen plenty of recreations in the sports car world, and Jaguars are among the most frequently copied. But this 1962 E-Type appears to be a thoughtful concoction to pay homage to the iconic lightweight racecar, the E2A…. more»
















