The E-Type is arguably one of the most sleek and stunning cars to be introduced during the ’70s. Its long nose and big wheels scream fashion and esteem. It was also quick and functional. This roadster example is said… more»
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Rare 1992 Aston Martin Virage
Only 93 Aston Martin Virages were said to be imported to the United States in 1992. Aston Martin is known for making limited runs of their vehicles, likely to drive up value. The company makes stunning performance vehicles with… more»
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5.0 V8 Powered 1986 TVR 280i
Arguably one of the least British-looking British cars, the 1986 TVR 280i is a very boxy sports car with perfectly ’80s styling. It seems that only 980 280is were produced from 1984-1987 making this car fairly rare. The example… more»
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Barn Find? 1964 Triumph TR4 with Surrey Top
The British motor industry didn’t buy into planned obsolescence like we did here in America. Whether the term was coined by Brooks Stevens or Alfred Sloan or someone in between, Standard-Triumph and its competing brands did the opposite, making… more»
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Armored Luxury! 1998 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
Sometimes security is its own luxury. According to the seller, the Kuwaiti government commissioned this 1998 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Armored limousine, and now, after its import into the United States, the left-hand-drive limo comes to market here on eBay…. more»
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Race or Road: 1960 Turner Sports MK1
Love the Bugeye Sprite, but feel like they’re just too common? You need a Turner. And not just any Turner – a former-race-but-now-street Turner. Jack Turner was born in 1916 in Wales, and he grew up with a strong… more»
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20k Mile Project: 1971 Lotus Europa Series 2
The Lotus Europa was a British GT car with a mid-engine layout, built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. They arrived in the U.S. while the second series of cars was in production and required some mods to… more»
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Parked Thirty Years: 1973 Jaguar XKE Series 3
Swooning over the XKE’s sinuous shape is effortless. We all know it’s a tour de force in the world of automotive styling. But who was the guy behind the curves, and how did he come up with the XKE?… more»
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Original Survivor: 48K 1976 Triumph TR6
I have long considered the “6” to be the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. From its aggressive styling to the deeply offset wheels, it is blessed with an appearance that promises above-average performance and an… more»
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Rare Estate Wagon: 1959 Humber Super Snipe
I grew up in the 1960s and was mildly familiar with the Humber automobile, but I don’t ever recall seeing anything named the Super Snipe. Turns out it was a higher-end car built between 1938 and 1967 by the… more»
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Ford V8 Power: 1968 Sunbeam Tiger
Ah, the treacherous landscape of Sunbeam Tiger acquisition. This car is represented by a seller who acquired it in the belief that it was a real Tiger. But a check with the Tiger Authentication Committee (TAC) revealed that it… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
UPDATE: While going through the parts that came with the car, we found a folder of receipts dating back to 1970s! Scans of the receipts have been added to the gallery. UPDATE: We have relisted this little Bugeye with… more»
BF Exclusive: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
Topping the E-Type was no small task, so when Jaguar introduced its replacement, the XJS, they decided to move away from the flowing curves and go for something with angular and aggressive lines. It was a dramatic visual and… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1975 Triumph TR6
This 1975 Triumph TR6 was recently pulled out of long-term storage, and the seller was able to get the engine running with minimal work. It will need restoration, but the seller believes it’s original and will be a great… more»
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Estate Find: 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
I admit that I go weak at the knees every time I see a Jaguar E-Type Roadster. Enzo Ferrari is reputed to have described it as the most beautiful car ever built, and I can but agree with “il… more»
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Garage Art or Project? 1991 Lotus Esprit SE
Occasionally, a classic will land on our desks at Barn Finds, leaving us to ponder its history. Such is the case with this 1991 Lotus Esprit SE. It has spent many years hanging from this shop ceiling as a… more»
