UPDATE 2/12/12 – The auction did not meet reserve at $5,000. We spoke with the seller and they said they are in negotiations with a few potential buyers. No one has sealed the deal yet though. If the project… more»
British Classic Cars
Reader Find: Back Alley Landie
Reader Mike M recently sent in a discovery he made in his hometown of Boise Idaho. It appears to be a Series II Land Rover and it has been parked in this alley for many years. The paint is… more»
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British Hotrod: 1952 Allard K2 Roadster
UPDATE 2/13/12 – Bidding went up to $120,600 but it was not enough to meet reserve. There have been many heroes in the world of motor sports over the years. Names such as Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, and Erik… more»
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1973 Jensen Interceptor Project
UPDATE 2/7/12 – It appears to have sold offline. Bidding was up to $4,850. Jensen had built some interesting cars before it, but none had ever sold as well as the Interceptor did. They seemed to have found the… more»
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1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster Garage Find
If you look closely you may be able to make out a pair of headlights peeking out from under all that junk. There is, in fact, a 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster hiding in there. It had been sitting… more»
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Baby Bristol: 1957 Berkeley SE 492 Sports
UPDATE 1/21/12 – Did not meet reserve at $3,030 with 17 bids. If the price tag of the AC Bristol was a little overwhelming for you, then you may want to consider this little guy. We admit that a… more»
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Cobra Kin: 1958 AC Ace-Bristol Roadster
UPDATE 1/15/12 – Gullwing has pulled it off their site, so we can only assume it’s sold. All car guys are familiar with the Cobra. You know, the Ferrari beating V8 monster built by Carroll Shelby. What many people… more»
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Mystery Racer: 1951 Allard J2
UPDATE 1/15/12 – The eBay auction states that it sold for $60,000. This may just look like some rusty old frame, but that old frame actually belonged to a very special car. It was once the backbone for a… more»
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Toy Car Fun: Berkeley Sports Project
UPDATE 1/18/12 – The auction did not meet reserve at $1,913, but it was relisted and apparently sold for $2,750 the same day! With the high gas prices and strict emissions these days some manufacturers have attempted to build… more»
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Garage Find Bugeye: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
UPDATE 1/15/12 – This Bugeye ended up selling for $8,800 with 32 bids. Bugeye Sprites are great fun and we wouldn’t mind finding one tucked away in garage somewhere. This one was found in Helena Montana and it is… more»
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Save A Tree: 1970 Marcos GT 3.0
The Marcos Motor Company is best known for their wild designs, racing success, and their unique wood construction. This 1970 Marcos GT 3.0 has that unique Marcos styling and the racing pedigree, but not the wooden chassis. In 1969… more»
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Daily Driver: 1973 Triumph TR6
UPDATE 1/6/12 – This TR6 ending up selling for $4,500. Many have been tempted by the Triumph TR6, but I never understood the appeal. They seemed plain and overpriced. That is, until one day I saw a freshly painted… more»
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Track and Field: 1960 Triumph TR3A
UPDATE – It appears this TR3 has sold. We hope it went to a good home! Most barn finds start life with a loving and caring owner that drove and maintained them. But due to some circumstances, their beloved… more»
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Family Heirloom: 1975 Triumph Spitfire
We all dream of finding a super rare and valuable car hidden away in a barn. It might be a car that you’ve been dreaming of since you were a kid and you might even still have a poster… more»
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Deal Breaker: 1970 Jaguar XK-E Barn Find
Update – The listing for this Jaguar has been removed from Hemmings, so we would assume it sold. We hope that everything checks out on this car for the new owner’s sake. The Jaguar E-Type has to be on… more»
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Barn Bond: 1962 Aston Martin DB4
James Bond might have been a brash and brave secret agent, but we bet he wouldn’t have had the guts to take on this project 1962 Aston Martin DB4. This rough DB4 has been in storage since 1974, and… more»
