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Garage Find: 1956 MG MGA Project

Often, when one finds an old car that is in deleterious condition, its surroundings will match said vehicle’s state. In the case of this 1956 MG “A”, its surroundings look more like a typical suburban garage and not the… more»

Restoration Required: 1958 Austin Healey Sprite

This 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye is about as forlorn as a Bugeye can possibly be, but the seller calls it “a good candidate for full restore”. It’s listed here on eBay, with bidding starting at $1500 – no one has… more»

27K Original Miles: 1993 Lotus Esprit SE

The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more accessible supercars from the 1990s despite being part of the same realm of vehicles like the Acura NSX and Porsche 911. While those cars were its classmates back in the day,… more»

Rebuilt Engine! 1974 Jensen-Healey

Here’s one of the tidiest Jensen-Healeys I have ever seen. The paint pops, the trim is clean, the engine is rebuilt. The owner has pampered the car and it shows; I also appreciate the effort to clean the car… more»

72k Miles: RHD 1962 Bentley S2

What a difference a grille makes. This gorgeous 1962 Bentley S2 was almost identical to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SII, but its slightly racier nose and “winged B” hood ornament somehow make me think of those Bentley Boys at… more»

Cheap Roadster! 1973 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV

This Spitfire is for sale because the owner found a prettier prospect – as he puts it, “something newer and shinier caught my eye.” Since the car was purchased for Spring driving, we can surmise that the seller hasn’t… more»

No Reserve: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi

UPDATE 04/03/2025: Finding a buyer for your classic is sometimes challenging, requiring more than one attempt for the vehicle to head to a new home. Such is the case with this 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo. When we last saw… more»

Barn Find, One Owner! 1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8

Sedan racing, anyone? Jaguar participated, and how. Privateers, oh yes, but also Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, John Surtees and many other luminaries of the track, rally courses and hills piloted these lithe cats to wins. Capable of 220 gross… more»

Rare Sports Car Project: 1960 Jensen 541R

There are project cars, and there are projects that used to be cars. This may fall into the latter category, as there’s not much left to this 1960 Jensen 541R. This is a rare beast, a grand tourer made… more»

BF Exclusive: 1962 Triumph TR3A

Triumph built some great sports cars during its nearly 100 years of operation. The TR3 might be one of the brand’s most iconic and influential cars that they ever produced. They were tough, simple, fun to drive, and offered… more»

Rare 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe

Want a lot of car for not much money? This 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche coupe might fit the bill, with its big V8 engine and creamy handstitched leather upholstery. After long storage in a heated garage, this luxury car remains… more»

Last of the Legends: 1998 Bentley Brooklands R

It’s that time again: time for our favorite seller who apparently has accumulated quite a stash of Bentleys and Rolls Royces, all stored in a space-compromised location in Oregon. This time, it’s a late production 1998 Bentley Brooklands R… more»

Ex-Camel Trophy: 1992 Land Rover Defender 110

The Land Rover Camel Trophy series is one of the more epic company-sponsored adventures you can think of, certainly nothing like your last corporate picnic. Testing man and machine in some of the harshest environments possible, Land Rover was… more»

Show-Worthy? 1968 Morris Minor

Despite a set of poor photos, I thought this 1968 Morris Minor deserved space on Barn Finds. Its color combination is attractive, it’s said to be in show-worthy condition, it runs well, and the price is reasonable. The Morris… more»

Low Miles, Mint Condition: 1979 MGB Roadster

This 1979 MGB roadster is advertised with a claim of only 13,000 original miles and three owners. It is available here on craigslist for $19,750, located in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Mitchell G found this gem for us –… more»

Economical Classic: 1958 Austin A35

From what I’ve observed, the sweet spot for the importation of British economy cars was 1958/1959, just before the American auto companies introduced much larger compacts of their own. Perhaps that’s how this left-hand-drive Austin A35 ended up in… more»

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