We’ve often talked about how discovering a barn find is like uncovering a little bit of history or in some ways it’s like being an automotive archaeologist of sorts. Well, in the case of this 1932 MG J2 it… more»
British Classic Cars
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English Prewar Convertible: 1939 Austin 8 Tourer
No matter what type of cars you like and follow, there always seems to be interesting and unique machines that pop up out of the woodwork. 1939 was the first year for the Austin 8 but was also the… more»
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Lost to the Jungle: 1965 Triumph Herald
Perhaps best known for its stint as a sailboat in an old Top Gear episode, the Triumph Herald is rarely seen today in project form. A quick check of craigslist reveals some recently deleted ads and one decent driver, but… more»
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Labor, Schmabor: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Where’s Driver today? What, a holiday? Oh, bother. Labor Day? Ridiculous! All the labor I do, creating jobs and trickling down and what have you, and now I have to drive myself? Oh well, let’s do pop out and pick up… more»
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Barn Find Racer: 1930 MG M
Have you been looking for a British car or a car with documented racing history? If so, this 1930 MG M, for sale here on Hemmings in Hutto, Texas may be the car for you. With an asking price… more»
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Black Widow: 1980 TR7 Spider For $900!
Black widow bites are much more unusual than you’d think. So are folks that are “bitten” by the Triumph TR7. Much maligned both during it’s time and since, in reality by the time the TR7 exited in 1982 it… more»
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In Need of Healeying: 1958 Austin Healey Sprite
There are certain cars that draw a crowd no matter where you are, and the Austin Healey “bugeye” Sprite is one of them. Cars like these get smiles and waves on a daily basis, even from “non-car” people. This… more»
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Government Auction: 1976 Austin Mini 1000
Government auction cars rarely look like this 1976 Austin Mini 1000. Normally a better venue for a low-buck Chevy Celebrity that looks like it was mauled by a hungry bear, these sites rarely offer classic cars. Kudos to the… more»
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Less Dirt, Please: 1964 Jaguar E-Type
My title may seem antithetical to the spirit of this site, but here is, in all likelihood, a very special car that is being done no favors by its seller. A highly desirable Series I 3.8-liter Jaguar E-Type, simply… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1957 Triumph TR3
There’s still some summer left to enjoy so why not do it a British roadster? There are lots of options when sports car shopping, but the TR3 should be at the top of everyone’s list. They are powerful, awesome… more»
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Blue Cheese Wedge: 1980 Triumph TR8
The wedge-shaped Triumph TR8 is one of the least known and underappreciated British sports cars, produced right at the end of Triumph’s existence as a car manufacturer (yes, we know about the badge-engineered Honda called a Triumph Acclaim, but… more»
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Second Floor Find! 1969 Jaguar E-Type
As the seller stated in the auction listing here on eBay, “I wish…the barn find authors would come see it.” I wish I could go! Being an E-Type fan, especially ones with the optional hardtop, I think this would be… more»
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1972 Spitfire: Daily Driver? Yes!
I spent the majority of my adult life driving Triumphs as daily drivers–most of them being Spitfires–but I can tell you that it’s a rare Spitfire than can both look this good and be suitable for daily driving! This… more»
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Mining For Minors – 5 For $1,000!
There were over 1.3 million Morris Minors produced in the UK between 1948 and 1972, although relatively few found their way to the US. Unusually, this ad on craigslist in Morganton, North Carolina has five listed, all for the… more»
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Cannot Rust: 1963 Winchester London Taxi
There have been several London taxis featured here on Barn Finds recently and here’s yet another, a fiberglass taxi. Wait, what, why fiberglass? London Taxis are very tightly regulated. They must be approved by the Public Carriage Office which requires… more»
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Peter Egan’s Influence: 1968 MGB
If you are a British car enthusiast, then you know who Peter Egan is. A long time, but recently semi-retired, writer for Road and Track, Egan has a weakness for British cars, and has restored a number of them. … more»
