In 1975 there were only 20,171 MGBs produced. We don’t know how many are still on the road, but we are pretty sure that there aren’t many with less then 20K original miles under the wheels. This 1975 MGB… more»
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Reader Find: Two E-Types!
From David H – Just found these V12 Jags in Tampa FL. Sitting for 35 years! The owner purchased the coupe for his wife in the late 70’s. He was a jet fighter pilot who graduated from top gun… more»
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Triumph Herald Project For $650
Thanks to Barn Finds reader CJS for this great find! Advertised for only $650 here on craigslist in Wildomar, California, this little four-seat 1964 Triumph Herald 1200 is ripe for restoration. We’ve featured Heralds before and thought you folks… more»
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Ian Fleming’s Bentley R-Type Found!
Say what you will about Peter Kumar and his company Gullwing Motor Cars, but this guy has been finding some absolutely incredible cars lately! As a matter of fact, he recently found, James Bond creator, Ian Fleming’s 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback… more»
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Lots Of MG Finds: Do You Want One?
When I went hunting for local (ok, Southeast) British barn finds this morning, I found six different MG listings, and reader James L. contributed a seventh, so here they are for you to peruse! Here is a list of what all… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Lotus Eclat
The Eclat is the fastback version of the Elite. I like the looks of this body style better than the “shooting brake” style of the Elite. It is a fiberglass body mounted on a steel backbone chassis. This right hand drive example… more»
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Basketcase Bugeye: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
Bugeye Sprites are fun and affordable sports cars. There’s always a few on the market too so you can usually take your pick from a few nicely restored ones or many in project form. This particular one lands in… more»
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Another Shriner’s Car: 1949 Austin A-40
This Austin was a Shriner parade car in Winnemucca, Nevada apparently until 1978. It’s now listed on craigslist for $4,500. It looks complete, but the engine is apart and ready for honing, rings and reassembly with the included rings and gasket set.
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Mid-Restoration Garage Find: 1958 MGA
It looks like this MGA project stalled a long time ago, but that may mean an opportunity for you. Thanks to reader Frank C. for this find! It’s located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is offered here on craigslist for… more»
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Sprite Not Included: 1969 BMC Flatbed
Produced in England, this flatbed was used as a lumber delivery truck. It was imported to California over 20 years ago and now parked in Lawndale, California. It is currently listed here on eBay with a bid of $1,425… more»
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Is The Price Right? 1962 MGB Roadster
This MGB is in the Boston area and listed here on craigslist for $1,800. It’s been sitting for 40 years. There’s no word on any of the mechanicals, but there’s no daylight showing through the body. Even the sills… more»
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Pulled Out Of A Barn Last Week: 1974 Triumph TR6
They don’t come much fresher than this one! Literally pulled from a barn in West Virginia last week after having been there since 1985, this 1974 Triumph TR6 is already up for sale here on eBay. It’s currently located… more»
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Apart Since 1973: 1965 Morgan Plus Four
This 1965 Morgan Plus 4 has been off the road since 1973, when it was disassembled. Sitting now in Winter Park, Florida, with a brand new factory Morgan tub sitting on the frame, this seems like a great project… more»
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A Tale Of Two Lotus Esprits: 1977 & 1985
The Lotus Esprit had an incredibly long life for a supercar, from it’s first prototype showing in 1972 to production ending in 2004 after over 10,000 were built. Charles H. sent us the beautifully preserved blue 1985 survivor car… more»
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Car In A Box: 1951 Austin A90 Atlantic
It’s hard to believe but the Austin Atlantic was designed to appeal to American tastes and then only 350 were imported. This Austin is listed here on craigslist and is located in a shipping container in Oakland, California with… more»
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1947 Alvis TA-14 Drophead: Worth Restoring?
Reader M George spotted this rare car, an Alvis. The model TA 14s were produced after the war, from 1946 until 1950. The convertibles were built on a modified pre-war Alvis 12/70 with either Carbodies or Tikford bodies. This one is… more»
