We all dream of those true “warehouse finds”, where for some reason the dealer tucks a car away and it gets forgotten about, only to emerge from storage many years later in absolutely perfect condition. It’s happened again, this… more»
British Classic Cars
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Austin-Healey Parts Stash
We normally stick to fairly complete cars here on Barn Finds, but I think large stashes of parts can still be exciting. Sometimes people have spares after completing a restoration or maybe they have just been hoarding parts for years,… more»
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Motoring Monday: 1966 Jaguar S-Type
Long-time Barn Finds readers know that I’ve been looking for a nice Jaguar S-Type for a while. My parents had one when I was growing up and I have fond memories of the smell of the leather and ample performance… more»
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Royal Pair: 1966 Vanden Plas Princesses
Is it a Rolls Royce? No, but it does have a Rolls Royce engine! Many Princesses like these end up with fake Rolls Royce grills due to their similarities and the origin of their large 6-cylinder engines. The one… more»
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Save Or Scrap? 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye
Reader Mike L spotted this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite, which is in extremely rough shape. The seller has listed it as being a parts car at best, but Mike was curious whether any of his fellow readers thought… more»
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1972 Mini: Outlaw Style
Once in a great while, I get the hankering to own a Mini. Then I tell myself the thrill would wear off quickly, from being cramped to being invisible to big SUVs, and just generally tiring from the lack of power…. more»
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From Kiwi to Canada: 1960 Jaguar Mark II
“Grace, Space, and Pace” – those were Jaguar’s three calling cards. This 3.4 Mark II has had the opportunity to cruise on roads in New Zealand, where it was originally purchased, the US, and now Grimsby, Ontario, Canada where… more»
Let’s See What Our Singers Worth!
About two weeks ago we asked all of you what you thought our 1952 Singer Roadster was worth. The estimates ranged from $3k – $10k. That’s a pretty big spread, but that could be because there aren’t many of… more»
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Survivor: 1959 Triumph TR3A
Now this is a car I wish I could buy! Showing only 32,721 miles, which may or may not be accurate, the seller makes quite a case for this being a well-loved car. It’s located entirely too close to… more»
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Jeff In The Junkyard: Tiverton Forest
After taking a weekend off to attend a wedding, I thought this week’s edition of Jeff in the Junkyard should feature one of my favorite stops from last year, an active salvage yard in Tiverton, Rhode Island. This business has been around… more»
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Motoring Monday: 1977 MG Midget
The MG Midget (and it’s Austin-Healey Sprite sibling) has offered an inexpensive way into British sports car ownership since its introduction in 1961. The owner of this particular example has lost their working space and the car has to be… more»
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1964 Ford Cortina MK I: 58 Mile Survivor
This 1964 Ford Cortina MK I was sold but never delivered or registered and remained stored at the UK dealer in Cambridge until just recently. You may remember seeing a few that Ford imported in the 1960s, but these… more»
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Dave’s 1953 Ford Zephyr Six
From Dave S – I’m in the UK (south west London) and enjoy your Newsletters and the latest finds. I do a bit of this myself and attached are some photos of my latest find – a 1953 Ford Zephyr… more»
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Mini-Cudas: Three Sunbeam Alpine GTs
There have been three distinct types of Sunbeam Alpines imported to the USA. The first was a somewhat dumpy but graceful roadster in the ’50s, while the second is the one most folks are familiar with that Maxwell Smart… more»
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Dusty 1929 Bentley Barn Find Discovered
Readers of Barn Finds all dream about finding that superb, one-of-a-kind car in a barn. I can only imagine how it must feel to find a car like that in your own barn! Reader Mike H sent us in this find, written… more»
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A Trio: Jensen-Healey Convertibles
As we’ve noted recently here, there are some Jensen-Healey bargains to be had. Offering most of the same attributes as a comparable TR6 or MG, but with a little more sophisticated interior and a Lotus-sourced slant four engine, these… more»
