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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»

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»

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»

Free Dust and Spiderwebs: 1969 MGB GT

This solid-looking MGB-GT is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is offered here on craigslist for $2,500. I know Jesse has just purchased a B-GT and I’ve looked at them many times but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. This… more»

Backyard E-Type: 1963 Jaguar XK-E

We would all love to have an E-Type in the garage. They are beautiful to look at and aren’t too bad to drive either. The Series 1 cars are the ones to get with their flush headlights and toggle… more»

1959 MGA: A Carb Clean Away

I wish that sellers were right just 75% of the time about all it will take to get a car running. If it’s so simple, why don’t they do it? Or even pay a specialist to, since it won’t… more»

1961 MG MGA: Barn Racer #2

About two weeks ago we featured a crusty red MGA that I wanted badly and it looks like I have been given a second chance! Well, in mocking way I suppose. It’s too far away and the asking price… more»

Triumph Spitfire Update!

Well guys, I haven’t gotten around to doing an update on my 1978 Triumph Spitfire project and I realized it was time to give you guys some news. I bought this car a while back thinking it would be… more»

1962 Austin Healey 3000: Ran When Parked

There are some cars that seem to command a following no matter where they go, and it’s safe to say the Big Healeys fall into that category. This 1962 MK2 example was posted here on craigslist for $14,000 as part… more»

1971 Lotus Europe: The Anti-Project

Europas pop up on Barn Finds a fair amount, and usually in project car form. Credit the fact that these vehicles do not have tremendously high values on the open market and restoring anything of this vintage with British… more»

1954 Jaguar XK120: Back From Paint

Everyone says that the E-Type is the most beautiful Jaguar around, but I personally think the XK-120 is the real looker! Just take a gander at those long following curves. Whether you agree with me or not, there is… more»

Plus Sized Project: 1972 Lotus Elan +2

The purchase of an unfinished project car can be risky. Parts may have gone missing so it is hard to know what all is included in the sale. Plus, without previous experience or some very detailed shop manuals, reassembly… more»

Motoring Monday: 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12

After about 20 years of indoor storage and a lot of recent mechanical work, this V-12 E-Type is for sale here on eBay with bidding currently in only triple digits but reserve not met. The car is located in… more»

British Muscle Car: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

I received an email from Reader Alan F about a Jensen Interceptor and he proposed that it is the perfect compromise for my taste and his. He knows I like oddballs and he likes muscle cars, so the Interceptor… more»

Where’s Harry Potter? 1960 Ford Anglia

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Jim S for this great find! It’s for sale in Hernando, Florida and is listed here on eBay with bidding currently at $127.50 but reserve has not been met. This British Ford, made famous… more»

1950 Jaguar XK120: Alloy Bodied Bush Find

For the first couple years of XK120 production, Jaguar constructed the bodies of these lovely cars out of wood and aluminum. While it makes repairs difficult, it means the body is virtually corrosion proof, which is a good thing… more»

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