At first glance, you might think this 1977 Aston Martin V8 is a total basketcase. Reality is different, as the heavy lifting of rust repair has already been tackled by renowned Aston Martin specialist shop Kevin Kay, and while… more»
British Classic Cars
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It’s A Berkeley With A Quiz For You!
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Chuck F., who found the ad for this 1956-58 Berkeley SA322 or SE328 (we’re not sure) here on craigslist. The car is located in Pensacola, Florida, and is selling to the best offer by… more»
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Barn Find MGA-Based Fiberfab Jamaican
If you’ve frequented Barn Finds for a while, you’ll know I love Fiberfab Jamaicans. This one is being sold for the bargain price of $1,500 through this ad at Hemmings. This particular kit was based on a 1960 MGA… more»
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Pickled and Parked: 1959 Triumph TR3
In what can only be described as calendar fodder for barn find discoveries everywhere, this 1959 Triump TR3 is coated in dust and parked next to an equally-dusty stablemate somewhere in north central Iowa. It was parked there in… more»
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Only $1,300! 1980 Triumph Spitfire With Overdrive
Viable summer projects don’t come much cheaper than this. For only $1,300, you can get a solid, non-rusty 1980 Triumph Spitfire with a factory metal hardtop, overdrive and an engine that isn’t seized. You can find the ad here… more»
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Real 1938 Jaguar SS-100 Discovered In Shed!
We often bemoan the dwindling supply of significant barn find vehicles, but stories like the discovery of this 1938 Jaguar SS-100 remind us they are still out there. This particular car was unknown and perceived as lost by SS-100… more»
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Matching 440 Included: 1973 Jensen Interceptor
The seller of this 1973 Jensen Interceptor in Florida wants you not to be dismayed by the above photo with an empty engine bay; the original matching 440 mill and transmission are both included. While the most desirable 440… more»
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Bulk Buy: 1973 Jaguar XJ6
This 1973 Jaguar XJ6 was originally purchased by the seller as part of a larger stash of similar vehicles. With two of the cars restored and one parted out, this Series II XJ6 was left in limbo, obstensibly too… more»
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Granite State Tradition: Annual Boat & Auto Auction
In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, a group of boating and car enthusiasts in New Hampshire host an annual auction with a surprisingly good assortment of classic automobiles for sale. There’s also a healthy selection of… more»
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3,032 Miles From New: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
I recently came across perhaps one of the best Triumph Spitfires left in existence when flipping through the March edition of Thoroughbred and Classic Cars magazine (guilty pleasure – great content if you’re a reader). They have a monthly section that amounts… more»
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Six-Cylinder Garage Find: 1968 MGC GT
While we occasionally feature MGB GTs, less frequently seen are the MGCs with the Austin-derived inline six-cylinder. This example is said to be a garage-find example that was restored many years ago and holding up fairly well. These six-cylinder… more»
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Never This Nice: ’88 Jaguar XJ6 with 22K Miles
While not many of us would shed a tear if one more late 80s Jaguar ends up in the boneyard, examples like this low-mileage specimen should be preserved. A 1988 model with just over 22,000 miles from new, this… more»
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Can You ID These British Barn Finds?
Reader Steven S is a mobile mechanic and travels all over the UK to fix cars, so he often spots interesting cars. He recently spotted this group of very sad looking classics parked in a barn in the Lake… more»
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Put the Pieces Together: 1958 Morris Minor Traveller
This 1958 Morris Minor Traveller is a running project that comes with almost all the needed pieces to get it back in top shape! What’s not included is all of the time and labor needed to put these pieces… more»
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Blue With A Side Of Dust: 1975 Triumph TR6
“A Triumph for my Triumph!” Does anyone else remember the Midas Muffler ads with the cute brunette on the hood of her TR6 (that I can’t find posted anywhere)? She was leaning on the hood of a car close… more»
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A Gentleman’s Nash: 1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Coupe
When you think of Nash, the image of bathtub shaped cars come to mind. As one of the independent manufacturers who were always struggling with the “Big 3” for market share, Nash had to be on the lookout for… more»
