If you want to own a rare car with strong performance and relatively affordable parts, it’s hard to go wrong with a TVR. The British brand is known for building sports cars that combine light weight with spirited performance,… more»
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Epitome of Elegance: 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Most of us are aware that Rolls-Royce is the incarnation of luxury. Less well known is that Charles Rolls not only didn’t live to see his mid-thirties, but he became completely uninterested in automobiles not long after founding the… more»
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Trade for Kei Truck: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC
The Jaguar XJ-SC was a novel approach to open-air motoring that hasn’t been replicated anytime recently. The combination of a V12-powered grand tourer with the option of a removable top or a fixed-roof coupe certainly stands as one of… more»
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One of 103: 1953 Arnolt-MG Coupe
In the 1950s, unibody construction, though not new, was becoming far more common. The trend spelled disaster for coachbuilders, accustomed to working with manufacturers to dress the latest chassis. Carrozzeria Bertone was already reeling from the financial effects of… more»
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Runs And Drives: 1958 MGA Roadster
If you like cars, it’s hard to avoid an “MGA Phase” in your life. It’s a beautiful car – there’s hardly a line you’d redraw. My phase was in my youth, my early 20s; I’d see MGAs at car… more»
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Tidy Restoration! 1965 Ford Cortina Mk I
On the heels of this Lotus Cortina, reviewed a few days ago, here comes its sibling, a Ford Cortina Mk I. The two cars couldn’t be more different in terms of condition, with the Ford version about as tidy… more»
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Rare 1976 Land Rover Lightweight
The combination of being rugged and somewhat lightweight was the goal of the British Military in the early 1960s when they modified the short-wheelbase Series IIA Land Rover to be light enough for transport by helicopter. This 1976 Land… more»
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Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS
Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»
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Battered Brit: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
It is fair to assume that virtually every classic car enthusiast has a dream garage they would fill with their favorites if money were no object. For me, it would include a ’66 Mustang GT, a Jaguar E-Type Roadster,… more»
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Race Prospect: 1966 Lotus Cortina Mk I
One of the most salutary partnerships in the history of automaking was the Ford/Lotus tie-up. The romance began brewing in the 1950s: Colin Chapman used Ford’s 105E engine to develop his twin-cam, and the Lotus Elan and its variants… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1970 Sunbeam Alpine GT
In mid-1964, Chrysler started acquiring bits of the Rootes Group, the British manufacturer of the Sunbeam Alpine. By 1967 they owned 2/3 of the company and in the summer of 1970, the company was renamed Chrysler UK. This 1970… more»
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Some Assembly Required! 1964 Morgan 4/4 SV
Stored since 1976, this blown-apart 1964 Morgan 4/4 Series V deserves some attention and a chance to thrill a new owner. The solid-looking Morgan lies in state somewhere in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and the listing on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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Rare Breed! 1937 Hillman “Minx Magnificent” Drophead Coupe
Quiz time: Hillman started as: a) a sewing machine company; b) a bicycle company; or c) a car company. Actually all of these are partially correct, with the three forms of machinery tied together by the same man, William… more»
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Mostly Restored Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i
The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is not an uncommon sight around these parts despite being a limited-production model that is reserved for a select group of enthusiast owners. The wedge-shaped profile and Cologne-V6 power make it… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Rover 2000TC
For those of you who grew up on American cars, the name “Rover” might only be familiar when trailing the word “Land,” and that’s OK. In Europe, the Rover was well-known as a stately, conservative sedan for those who… more»
One I’d Like To Have Back: 1967 Triumph 2000 Estate
Even long-time Barn Finds readers might be surprised to learn my heart skipped at least three beats when this unusual British station wagon hit the market last week. More about why later, but the important thing is that this… more»
