I’m writing this post in an effort to save my life. If you have read any of the posts I’ve written about sad and unloved British cars, you know that I have a weird affection (some would call it… more»
British Classic Cars
Not Exactly Cover Model Material: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
One of my loonier personal projects involves indexing the collection of Road & Track magazines I inherited from my grandfather, which spans pretty much every issue from 1950 to today. As it happens, I recently finished 1966, and here we… more»
BF AUCTION: 1953 MG TD Project
The MG TD is an icon of British Motoring, seeing use as daily drivers, weekend racers and even as dedicated race cars. The Auto Archeologist discovered the example you see here stashed away in this barn, where is had… more»
Racing And Family History: 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4
I will be the first to tell you that I know next to nothing about racing, in pretty much any form. I’m just more of a history guy, I guess. So what struck me about this 1955 Austin-Healey 100/4… more»
Smiling Back At You: 1961 Austin Healey Sprite
Every once in a while, a car comes along that ends up being more than the sum of its parts. Take this 1961 Austin Healey Sprite being sold here on craigslist in Dayton, Tennessee for $16,500. Its engine and… more»
British Root Beer: 1987 TVR Tasmin 280i
As some of our long-time readers may recall, Jesse and Josh restored a rare TVR Tasmin and documented the progress here on Barn Finds (ironically enough, one of their other projects is now being sold via the site’s first-ever… more»
1974 Lotus Elite: This One’s A Surprise!
The mid 1970s Lotus Elite has generally been an unloved classic, probably due both to Lotus legendary poor build quality (at the time) and its polarizing styling. Actually, it might not even be polarizing as I’ve never really heard… more»
Auction Alert: Jaguar E-Type With 1,700 Miles
This brilliant one-owner E-Type Jaguar rested unused in an English garage, eager to deftly nip the hedge-lined apexes of country lanes, or perhaps to enjoy a pleasant night on the town, its 4.2L inline six burbling pleasantly to the… more»
Hello Kitty! 1977 Reliant Kitten Van
If you’re like me, and let’s hope that you’re not for your family’s sake, you love anything unusual like this. Yes, even if it’s in a country other than the US. Barn Finds is read around the world and… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1974 Triumph TR6
Sold new to R. Gilman from Puhler Pontiac/Triumph in Rochester NY in Sept. 1974. Mr. Gilman had it rustproofed at delivery and only kept it for about six months before it was purchased by Mr. Hammond, also from Rochester… more»
Reader Find: 1951 MG TD
One of the things I’m feeling thankful for this Independence Day is you Barn Finds readers that continue to uncover terrific finds and send them our way to show them to all of you. We have reader Bill W…. more»
Poor Pictures, Neat Car! 1951 MG TD Garage Find
I seem to be writing up the worst pictured cars this week, but there have been some good deals and this could be another one. This 1951 MG TD seems to be in pretty solid condition where it matters… more»
Free To A Good Home: 1965 MGB
This once, I don’t think anyone will think the price is too high unless they’d like to be paid to haul it away. This MGB is rust free, that is, the rust is free along with the rest of… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1976 Sunbeam Imp Restomod
Update 6/22/2017 – After emailing the seller about his asking price, he decided to set an asking price of $15k. Considering he spent about $12k just on the engine, this seems like a great buy! Seller Description: Is any… more»















