There seem to be quite a few Triumph fans who follow Barn Finds, and while the TR7 was never my favorite, this particular example, a 1980 TR7 for sale on Craigslist for only $800 in Oxford, Connecticut (not far from where… more»
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Was It Lucas? 1972 Triumph Spitfire
I love these Spitfires for some demented reason. Their Lucas electrical systems give them a terrible reputation. This Spitfire is listed here on Craigslist in Vacaville, CA with an asking price of $2500. It’s been sitting a long time… more»
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Gold Coast Gem: 1979 Triumph TR7
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Peter R, who found this fantastic looking 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible here on Craigslist in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. What an eye-catcher this little sun-catcher is; a gorgeous Gold Coast cruiser! The seller is asking… more»
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Waterlogged: 1989 Bentley Turbo R
Flood vehicles always intrigue me. Did they barely spend any time in the water, perhaps just getting soaked up to their hubcaps – but their age and expensive upkeep lead to adjusers totalling the car out, even if it… more»
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The Perfect Use For A TR7!
Triumph thought they were creating the sports car of the future, but in reality they had built what would become one of Britain’s most maligned creations. Even TR faithful regularly turn their backs on the poor TR7. It wasn’t… more»
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Is It Worth Saving? 1964 Triumph TR4
You have to give the seller of this 1964 TR4 credit for realistic expectations. It’s for sale here on eBay as it waits for a new owner in Larned, Kansas. Bidding is starting at $100 with no reserve!
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Currently Not Purring: 1959 XK150 Coupe
While many people prefer the earlier XK120 and XK140, I’ve had a soft spot for the XK150 coupes ever since one of my college professors drove one daily (and no, I’m not THAT old, it was unusual even then… more»
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The Very First TR: Triumph TRX Prototype Find
When Walter Belgrove, the Standard-Triumph chief stylist in the early 1950’s, designed the original replacement for the Triumph 1800/2000 Roadster, his first attempt looked very different from the TR2 that was eventually put into production. With hidden headlamps, compound… more»
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See Something You Like? Estate Sale in California
Thanks to Bentley Guy for sending us the link to this pretty cool craigslist ad showing a bunch of interesting old cars for sale in La Honda, California. I can’t tell from the ad if this is an “estate sale”… more»
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1947 Riley: Collector’s Dream?
The seller of this 1947 Riley describes it as a collector’s dream. Admittedly, it caught my eye when Peter R sent it in. I’m no Riley expert, but I do know that they built some interesting cars. The seller… more»
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One Of 329: 1961 Triumph Italia 2000 GT
Back in the late 1950’s, an Italian gentleman by the name of Ruffino decided that while the Triumph TR3 had a terrific power plant and suspension, its looks left something to be desired. Perhaps he was inspired by the… more»
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Strangest Bike Ever: 1960 Velocette LE
This has got to be one of the strangest bikes ever! I thought I knew a thing or two about motorcycles having ridden everything from a “Montessa Mangusta” to two-wheel-drive Goats, but these are really different. The engine is… more»
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Friend Find: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500
When I saw this car on my local craigslist, I knew both the car and the owner in a minute. A good friend of mine who is a true craftsman purchased this Triumph Spitfire 1500 to restore, and had finished… more»
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1275 CC: 1970 Mini Cooper S
Among cars not often seen as barn finds in the states is the original Mini Cooper S, like this one locked away in a garage in Miami and available here on eBay. The seller claims to have owned it… more»
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Go Topless! 1965 Triumph TR4
Sometimes you can look at a car and tell it’s been loved. This 1965 Triumph TR4 certainly looks like it, and while the seller hasn’t owned it for long, the previous owner had the car since 1967 in sunny… more»
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One Dusty Cat: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Wow, that is one dirty cat! The story goes that the previous owner bought this once beautiful machine in 1974, but traveled for their job. They apparently worked so much that they never got around to drive it once… more»
