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1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Discovered!

Imagine swinging open the doors to an old barn to find this beautiful Aston Martin DB2/4 just sitting there on blocks waiting to be put back on the road. Well that was the experience one lucky car guy had… more»

Scooter Comfort: 1958 Ariel Leader 250

Areal was funded in 1870, building “penny farthing” bicycles and then a motorized tricycle in 1898 and in 1901, a motorized quadracycle! In 1902 they built their first motorcycle. Over the years Ariel built some wonderful motorcycles, including the… more»

Cutie Convertible: 1963 Triumph Herald

Yes, it’s a Triumph Herald! This is a 1963, just like ours, and was sent in by reader Peter R–thanks for the find! I love the two-tone paint and hope this is the original color scheme. It’s located in Fort… more»

Major Minor: 1959 Morris Minor Traveller

Do you own a wood shop or at least have some nice woodworking equipment? If so, this might be a nice project for you. This 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller is in the Big-D: Dallas, Texas. The seller has… more»

Barn Finds On The Road: Michigan

Today I’m traveling to Marquette, Michigan via Wisconsin; da upper part of da Midwest, ya know. I came upon this lot full of old imports across from an import service garage along the way in Ironwood, MI. What a treasure trove… more»

Green And Lean: 1968 Ford Cortina Deluxe Wagon

When I lived in the UK growing up, these Cortina Estates were a common site on British roads, along with Triumph 2000/2500 ones and various BMC products. Over on this side of the pond, they were brought over to… more»

Rotary Powered: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine

From the few pictures provided, this appears to be a rare sight, an un-rusty Sunbeam. The engine’s been “professionally” replaced with a Mazda 12A rotary, since deceased. It’s on Craigslist in southern Oregon. It’s been in the garage for… more»

Silver Slipper: 1966 Marcos 1500 GT

One of the lowest cars we’ve ever featured on Barn Finds, this Marcos 1500 GT is a rather unusual British sports car featuring a Ford engine and a fiberglass body. It’s currently in Manchester, Connecticut and is being sold here… more»

Same Owner Since 1974: 1960 Austin-Healey 3000

The seller of this Austin-Healey 3000 Mk. I purchased the car in 1974 when he was 17. He states that he drove the car for a few years and then parked it. It’s located in San Tan Valley, Arizona and… more»

BF Exclusive: Our 1983 TVR Tasmin!

You’ve watched us find, fix, and drive our TVR, but now it is time to let someone else have a turn. This car had been parked for many years as the result of a failed fuel pump. We dragged… more»

March 26: Canadian Auction Of Cars And Tools

Four cars and seven sets of tools ago, our auctioneers–ok, wrong speech! However, there’s no reason not to listen to the auctioneer at McSherry Auctions on March 26 in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada, where four cars and a LOT of… more»

Sitting a Long Time: 1980 Triumph TR7

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»

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»

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»

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»

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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