I’m sure some of you get tired of me posting about bargain Triumphs. Please move on to the next post–thank you, thank you, bargain coming through! Perhaps I’m alone in my appreciation of what I believe is the most… more»
British Classic Cars
EXCLUSIVE: 1962 Jaguar E-Type
It’s a little shinier than what we normally see around here, but when Michael A sent in this beautiful E-Type, we knew we needed to feature it! It’s been stored in his heated garage for the past 25 years,… more»
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1974 TVR 2500M Driveway Find
In case you don’t remember, Barn Finds has a good relationship with white TVR’s with black stripes! While this earlier 2500M is a little rounder, it still has the same spirit of British sports car that the Tasmin had…. more»
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Pint Sized Sedan: 1959 Triumph Standard 10
Small, efficient, and capable of hauling an “entire” family, this neat little Triumph is solid, and would make for a great space efficient classic. What is a space efficient classic? Well, it’s a cool old car that doesn’t take… more»
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Gear Gamble: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
This little British roadster could end up being a bargain depending on what’s wrong with it. The seller claims that it’s an original California car and that it has always run well. Well, until just recently that is. The… more»
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Rust on Rust: 1960 Triumph TR3A
There are several TR3s currently listed for sale for three or four thousand dollars. This one at least shows the true extent of the rust, especially underneath. This one listed on eBay is described as “a fairly straight, original,… more»
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Ripe For The Picking: 1955 MG TF
Often when I run across semi-completed projects during my research for Barn Finds, I find myself wishing for more information. Often, the simple lack of information that could be easily provided by the seller in the advertisement turns me… more»
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It’s A Van, It’s A Plane–It’s A Baron!
One of the more creative uses I’ve seen of an Beechcraft Baron airplane fuselage is this motorized “car shuttle type thing” (to quote the seller) that is listed for auction here on eBay UK. Bidding is currently at only 1,850… more»
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$600 British Project: 1958 Singer Gazelle
Many of the British cars of the 1950’s border on micro car territory, like this Singer Gazelle. Small, original, and cheap, this Singer appears to be complete. With a solid potential to be a project, there are a few… more»
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$1,000 With Overdrive? 1978 Triumph Spitfire
Oh, I hate the fact that several of the many Triumph projects I have are visible from my window as I type this. Because this 1978 Spitfire is only one county away from me and the overdrive transmission is pretty much… more»
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3 Webers And 4-Speeds: 1969 Jaguar E-Type!
Update – The auction house contacted us and sent over more photos, which can be seen here! They also let us know that they have spare parts and the convertible top. After having been owned by the seller’s family… more»
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Walkin’ In Memphis? 8,000 Mile 1979 MGB
If you believe the 8,000 original mile claim of the seller’s on this 1979 MGB, the owner must have been “Walking in Memphis” an awful lot instead of driving (cue the British car reliability jokes…I’ve heard them all). More on the mileage… more»
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Back Yard Mechanic Special: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
Very well known, and traditionally loved, the Austin Healey 100, and 3000, models are always to be seen at various car shows, and club meetings. This particular 100-6 looks to have lived an interesting life having lost its original… more»
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Still Runs: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Coupe
I can’t think of too many scenes more exciting than this. A 1951 Jaguar Xk120 Fixed Head just sitting in someone’s barn, it’s the kind of find many of us dream of. Sadly, this once incredible and lovely car is… more»
English Exclusive: Ford Escort 1300E
UPDATE: This one seemed fishy, so we pulled the seller’s email. Oh how I wish this exclusive were closer, or even just on the same continent! There are many European cars I dream of owning and this just happens to… more»
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2,400 Miles & A V8! 1965 Griffith 400
Largely original, this Griffith (think small, fiberglass-bodied TVR with Ford 289 V8 added) was used for drag racing from new according to the seller, and now only has 2,475 miles (although the majority may have been a quarter mile… more»
