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»
British Classic Cars
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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»
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Cat Collection: 4 Jaguar XJ6s For $1,600
The seller somehow herded these four cats, listed here on craigslist in Creighton, PA, and three of them went willingly; as in, under their own power. The gold one wasn’t as cooperative. An asking price of $1,600 for all… more»
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Want A Lotus Clone? 1965 Ford Cortina GT
Here’s the answer if you really want a Mk. I Lotus Cortina like the one sold recently through the site but don’t have the budget for a real one. This 1965 Ford Cortina GT is a warehouse find that both… more»
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Runs And Drives: 1979 Lotus Eclat Sprint
We’ve actually featured quite a few Lotuses lately, granted they have mostly been Lotus tuned Ford Cortinas, but they are still rare! It seems like most of the love for classic Lotuses is directed towards the Elan and occasionally… more»
Project TVR: Finishing Touches
Well guys, this past week has been a crazy one! After getting the TVR up and running, we decided we just needed to hit it hard and get this Wedge finished up. We’ve had some incredibly long days, but… more»
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Perfect For Masochists? 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
Fellow Barn Finds writer Jeff L. sent me this find with the question Does the British car masochist inside of you ever want to bring one of these home? I think Jeff knows me pretty well, and yes, I have…. more»
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Bargain Pair Of 1975 MGB’s For $900
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Frank C. for this great find! We recently published a “Pick Your B” post, but I think this may be a better purchase than either of those cars. While the pictures are terrible, it doesn’t… more»
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1969 Lotus Cortina For $135!!!
If you missed out on that great Mk1 Lotus Cortina we featured last week, then here is your second chance. Sure, it’s a Mk2 that was assembled at the Ford factory and not at Lotus headquarters. Sure, it may… more»
Success Story: Lotus Cortina Sold Within A Week!
Last Sunday we featured a Lotus Cortina that was owned by the late Kevin Corcoran. It looked like a great car so we were happy when Andy, a friend who was helping Kevin’s wife with the sale, decided to… more»
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Summer Driver: 1964 Triumph TR4
Summer is right around the corner, so now is the time to start looking for that little British roadster. There are always a lot out there to choose from, but the bright blue color of this TR4 caught my… more»
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Pick Your B: Driver, Project, Or Parts?
There are many MGBs out there in various states of disrepair and restoration. Do any of these 1966 MGBs look like a feasible project to you? There is little information on thIS red one listed on craigslist with an asking… more»
