When the Triumph Spitfire debuted in 1962, the fact that it had the small 1147cc Herald-based engine didn’t matter to a market hungry for an Italian-styled pretty little sports car. Unlike its main competitors (the Austin-Healey Sprite/MG Midget tandem)… more»
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Cobra Competitor: 1971 Marcos GT
We have featured only a small handful of Marcos GTs over the years. They are rare cars and I feel that every single one of them deserves to be saved so when Barn Finds reader Graham L. sent in… more»
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Period Nasty Boy: 1956 Austin-Healey 100
Of all the Big Healeys produced, the ones built between 1953-1956 will always be my favorites. Sure, the later cars benefited from many improvements, but the purity of the early cars just can’t be beat! The triangular grill was… more»
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Instant Wedding Car Business: 2 Austin Limos
I’ll admit it. I have thought about starting a wedding car business on occasion. I like cake as much as the next guy, but I can’t really say that I enjoy weddings all that much. The prospect of owning a… more»
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British Fun in America: 1969 Ford Cortina
Looking at this old Ford, it is hard to see much potential. It is a terribly drab color and its styling is rather plan, but don’t let the looks fool you. This Ford has the potential to be a… more»
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Flamboyant Brit: 1983 Rolls-Royce Camargue
When Jim S sent in the link to this Rolls-Royce he pointed out that the fact that this clean functional car could be had for half the price of the 356 project we featured the other day. It’s still… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1975 Triumph Spitfire
Editor’s Note: We just want to welcome Jeff back onto the BF Staff! He’s a talented writer and we are excited to have him back on the team! When I was growing up, one of my best friends was… more»
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Barn Finds Are For Kids Too: 1949 Austin J40
It’s possible that the city of Boise doesn’t own a single snow plow! The white stuff is piling up outside and the inexperienced winter drivers here make the trip to work frightful. So, maybe I will just stay inside… more»
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Cheap Thrills: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
Everyone loves the look of the early “bugeyed” Sprites, but there is something to be said for wind-up windows, door locks, and a trunk lid. Conveniences like this may not seem important on a sports cars… Unless of course… more»
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MG Alternative: 1953 Singer SM Roadster
Everybody loves MG’s T-Series cars, but since there were so many produced, they can be a common sight today. So if you are looking for something built in the same British sporting spirit, but yet a little different, may… more»
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Cute and Quirky: 1966 Triumph Herald
After reading a countless number of submissions, which I truly love doing, I’ve formed the bad habit of automatically assuming what car I’m going to find in an email based solely on the email’s description. In the case of… more»
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Survivor 1959 Jaguar XK150
Over the past few years, I’ve watch a particularly interesting trend take place. It seems everyone is on the hunt for unrestored and all original exotic cars. I can understand the appeal of a car that is as it… more»
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Wall Art: 1960 Triumph TR3
Some people go to great lengths to protect their unfinished projects. It makes sense, after putting countless hours into repairing, straightening, and sanding body panels, the last thing you want is for them to get damaged while they wait… more»
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Possible Rally Car: 1959 Morgan Plus 4
The seller of this 1959 Morgan Plus 4 touts it as a possible period rally car. They present some proof, but don’t offer any documentation or photos to back up the claim. I thought it would be fun to… more»
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Not Even a Tarp: 1964 MG Midget
There are finds out there that aren’t necessarily interesting or all that rare, but when we find them, they just call to us. When reader Patrick M came across this 1964 MG Midget, something about it spoke to him… more»
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Moss Covered Classics in Oregon
How wet of an environment must a car be in to grow moss? Well the Cottage Grove area of Oregon has the perfect climate for turning any classic into a Chia Pet. All you have to do is park… more»
