Perhaps it’s because of my recent MGB purchase or the coming of summer, but for whatever reason we have been featuring a lot of Bs around here lately. Hopefully that doesn’t bother anyone too much. Even if it does, the fact… more»
British Classic Cars
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1957 Triumph TR3: Father-Son Friendly?
Growing up, my brother and I were the keepers of the car-enthusiast flame in our house. My folks weren’t much into them, but they indulged our hobby as much as possible. To me, the classic Triumph TR3 is a… more»
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1972 Triumph Stag for $3,500
If you’re a Triumph enthusiast, then do we have a find for you! Under that pile of junk there’s a 1972 Triumph Stag and it sounds like it might be a great buy. The seller claims that the car… more»
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Ford Power: 1969 TVR Vixen
Here’s one you don’t see very often, a 1969 TVR Vixen. This British built sports car features a lightweight fiberglass body and tube chassis. Power is provided by the same four-cylinder found in the Ford Cortina GT. That engine only puts out 88… more»
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British Motoring Monday: Which MGB For You?
After spending all weekend with about 400 other British car enthusiasts, I came home full of fresh ideas for future household vehicles. One of those is an MGB, as I have several MGB engines and transmissions floating around as… more»
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Humber Super Snipe in Florida
Last time we featured a Humber Super Snipe here on Barn Finds, a reader purchased the car right away. This rare British saloon looks a little better than that one, although this advertisement is a prime example of one of… more»
My Spitfire’s Maiden Voyage
Well guys after lots of late nights, countless parts runs, and more knuckle scars than I can count I finally was able to take my little Spitfire out for a short drive. When I say short, I mean down… more»
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Grand Saloon: 1963 Jaguar Mk II
Although this Mark II is not beautiful now, it could be at some point, and the price is right. Hidden in plain view in Los Fresnos, Texas, this saloon has recently been reduced from $5,000 to $3,500 and is… more»
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Big Healey Project for $5k!
Prices for good Austin-Healeys have gotten so high that even rough projects like this ’59 seem like a bargain at $5,000. It probably isn’t a wise choice in the long run, but it does provide a lower entry cost…. more»
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1971 MGB GT For $750
After spending yesterday afternoon scouting for roads in Jesse’s MGB GT, I fell in love with these little British cars. Around Boise, it feels somewhat sedate, but the moment you hit some serious twisties it comes into its own!… more»
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Little Convertible: 1967 Triumph Herald
As I’ve explained before, I’m very partial to Heralds; my wife’s has been the most popular (as in bystanders coming up and asking about it) car we have ever had. With one of the smallest turning circles ever, room… more»
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Rubber Bumper Reversal: 1975 MGB
The photo of this MGB caught my attention because it looked like an earlier car at first glance. The bumpers looked right and the chrome grill was there, but a few things were off. Well, the title confirmed that… more»
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1966 Austin Healey Sprite: No Reserve
I love a good no reserve auction! You never know, you could pick up a great find on the cheap. Take this 1966 Austin Healey Sprite, which is currently listed here on eBay. Bidding only has a few hours… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4
The boys over at Gullwing just keep digging out the Aston Martin barn finds! Their latest is this 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III. It has supposedly been sitting there partially disassembled for 30 years. I’m guessing that it… more»
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1963 Triumph TR4: Just Rolled Out
There are some cars that sellers say, “Just needs a little love” and I quickly roll my eyes. From cars stored under damp car covers beneath a tree to examples left to rot with numerous mechanical issues, a little… more»
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Motoring Monday: 1967 Jaguar 240
Some of you are thinking “that’s a Mark 2, not a 240, what’s he talking about?” Actually, it is a Jaguar 240, the last offshoot of the Mark 2 line, produced from 1967 to 1969. This example has been… more»
