Whether we are talking about people or cars, a poorly done facelift is never a good thing. Take Michael Jackson or this 1961 Triumph TR3A for an example of how wrong things can go. Thankfully, unlike the work done… more»
British Classic Cars
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1970 Lotus Europa Project
The Lotus Europa may look more pickup than supercar, but all is forgiven once you get behind the wheel. It was intended to be a replacement for the driver focused Seven, so low-weight and perfect balance were necessities. This… more»
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13 Rolls-Royces Found in Small-town Garage
For the most part, this site has covered North American barn finds. We know there are discoveries made all over the world everyday though, with some of the best ones in Europe, so it is always a good idea… more»
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Clean 1967 Sunbeam Alpine for $2k
When Robert J. sent us a link to this $2k Alpine, we assumed it was a scam. Then we read the description and decided that it might just be legit. The seller claims that the car is in daily… more»
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A Healey in the Shadows
Whenever we feature a car that is sitting in a garage with other vehicles, there are always a few people who will focus more on the one in the background. Today’s In the Barn story is a good example… more»
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Hillclimb Champ: 1971 Ginetta G15
After featuring the ice racer, we knew we had to mention this Ginetta. Like the Sonett, this lightweight also has some interesting race history. It won the Grampian Television Scottish Hillclimb Championship in 1983 before the current owner imported… more»
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1967 Marcos 1600 GT For $3,500!
We all hate rust, but what about termites? This 1967 Marcos won’t have much of the red stuff to deal with, but the wooden frame may be an issue. Still, how many of these have you seen around for… more»
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From the Crypt: 1952 MG TD
Instead of parking a hearse in your front yard for Halloween, may we suggest this MG? The best part of our plan is that after the trick or treaters have left, you can drag it into the garage and… more»
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Reader Find: 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
This photo may look familiar. We used it in our New Years post, but never told the story behind the car lurking in that barn. We are sure a few of you have wondered what became of it, so… more»
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Rescuing an Allard
Sydney Allard blazed a trail that many manufacturers—Shelby, Aston Martin, Facel Vega, Bristol, Rover, and others—would follow: he put an American V-8 in a British-built car. He started with flathead Fords because he owned a Ford dealership in England…. more»
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Perfect Pairing: 1953 Alvis-Healey Roadster
When Alvis Motor and the Healey Company struck a deal in the early 1950’s to build a car together, the result was a car that was both beautiful and fantastic to drive. Sadly, after only 25 cars were built… more»
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Better Option: 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite
Before you run out and buy the Sprite from earlier, may we suggest this 1963 example. This car is better for many reasons. It is a Mark II so that means no quarter windows and unfortunately, less power. That… more»
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Two Times Lucky: Austin-Healey Sprite
Someone got lucky and stumbled across this Austin-Healey Sprite and now they think they might get lucky again by selling it. They claim that worse examples sell for 3-4k on eBay. Only problem is that they don’t have a… more»
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Triple Sunbeam Alpine Barn Find
The Sunbeam Alpine might not have the performance or desirability of its V8 powered sibling, but the Alpine’s lower weight makes it a fun and nimble car to drive. As more and more are turned into Tiger clones, untouched… more»
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Gentleman’s Express: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
This 1974 Jensen Interceptor has been sitting in an Illinois garage for the last 10 years so it is going to need some work. The 440 big block makes this one very tempting though. These were quality high-speed cruisers that… more»
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Brits in Texas: Jaguar 340 and Austin Healey 3000
These two British built classics were recently pulled from the same garage in San Antonio, Texas, where the seller claims they had been for a number of years. One is a 1967 Jaguar 340 Saloon and the other is… more»
