Update 4/29/13 – The seller has relisted this Morgan a few times and has now lowered the starting bid. From 4/12/13 – We often run into project cars that someone had all intentions of restoring, but failed to finish…. more»
British Classic Cars
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Two Rules of Motorcycle Barn-Finding
There are two basic rules to discovering long hidden bikes. Rule Number One: Talk about old motorcycles to everyone you meet.
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Crated 1962 Norton ES2
This 1962 Norton ES2 was supposedly left behind unused when the first owner went off to Vietnam. Someone later found it, got it running, and sold it to the current owner who was going to use it in a… more»
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Proper Patina: 1960 Triumph TR3
While a nice shiny paint job always looks great, sometimes the dings and dents a barn find acquires from years of being parked can make for a much more interesting look. The problem with most barn finds is that… more»
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Cheap 1969 Jaguar XKE Roadster
We always prefer the Series 1 XKE to the later version, but we would never turn down a SII roadster if the price was right. It is hard to determine from the photos how good of a bargain this… more»
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1977 Triumph Bonneville T140 Silver Jubilee
The Triumph Bonneville was one of the best selling 750cc British bikes produced. Unfortunately, Triumph went under in 1983 so the T140 represented the last of these great motorcycles. This particular one is special because it is a limited… more»
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Third Time Lucky: 1962 MGA Mark II
Discovering a barn find is an exciting experience. Unfortunately, many people loose steam after that initial rush wears off. The car then starts the process over. This 1962 MGA is one of those cars. It was pulled out of… more»
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1937 & 1939 MG TA Projects
Here is another project pair for a follower of the sacred octagon. This time we have two TAs; a green 1937 and a black 1939. They should present a challenge for even a seasoned restoration expert, but the end… more»
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1955 Magnette ZA Project Pair
MG will always be known for their convertible sports cars, but they also tried their hand at a few sedans. Underneath this pickup topper you will find one such example. It is a 1955 Magnette ZA and according to… more»
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Project 1957 Triumph TR3 Barn Find
The owner of this 1957 Triumph TR3 is no longer able to store the car in the barn it is currently parked in, as a result they are having to sell the car. They are offering it here on… more»
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British Hemi: 1962 Daimler SP250
This 1962 Daimler SP250 has been parked in the seller’s garage since 1985. The seller has owned it since 1967, but parked it after ethanol ate up some of the seals. There were only 2,645 of these built, with… more»
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1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Project
The Sprite may be best known for its “bugeye” face, but we like them because they offered consumers the driving thrills of more expensive sports cars at a much lower price. It was basically the sixties’ version of the… more»
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Nasty Boy: 1954 Austin Healey 100
We never understood the whole Nasty Boys trend of shoving V8s into Austin-Healeys, but some people obviously enjoy the whole thing very much. Sure, it is great fun having all that extra power, but cars like this rare BN1… more»
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Pine Scented Lotus Sprint
While browsing his local craigslist, reader Mark O. was surprised to find a Lotus. It’s not pretty, but it’s a Lotus! For some that means bad wiring and a cheap interior, but this American version of the Eclat also… more»
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Hairy-Chested & Cheap: 1974 Triumph TR6
Hairy-chested sports cars. I never fully comprehended that phrase, but many a journalist has claimed that this was the last of them. All I know is that the TR6 was the last of the true TR line. Later cars… more»
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Tree Damaged 1967 Land Rover Series IIA
What a shame. We are doubtful that this 1967 Land Rover can be brought back to life, but we hope someone will try. A tree fell on the cab 3 years ago and it has sat ever since. The… more»
