Got an inkling that you’d like to drive an original Mini? This might be your chance, if you can pony up at least $9995, which is the opening bid on this 1961 Austin Mini Cooper California car which now… more»
British Classic Cars
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Round Two: 1970 Triumph TR6 Project
This 1970 Triumph TR6 is one of those subject cars that I believe, we have covered here on BF before. But that coverage was about four years ago and it doesn’t seem that much has changed. Is it the… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve: 1963 MG Midget
I have always considered my automotive tastes as eclectic, although there was a time when I barely gave small British sports cars more than a passing glance. However, that attitude was born of ignorance because it took only a… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheap Luxury: 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Is there ever a point at which it’s safe to pursue a former exotic or high-end luxury car when it reaches peak depreciation? I would say that it depends entirely on how well or poorly the car in question… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Collector Quality Coupe: 2014 Mini Cooper S
Given how often many of us have looked wistfully at a car or truck we could have bought for peanuts just a few years prior – only to see it sell for many multiples over that original selling price… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored Since ’98: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
This 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe proves we should never judge a book by its cover. This desirable British classic is a restoration project that stalled decades ago. However, it is rock-solid, and the seller believes it only lacks… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Already Restored: 1973 Triumph Stag
The Triumph Stag is becoming “discovered” as well as it ought – it’s slightly rare, stylish, and offers a V8, uncommon among less expensive British cars. While the Stag sold very poorly thanks to reliability problems, modern methods of… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1955 Triumph TR2
Seeking the purest form of a particular car model is an obsession with some collectors, and that often means early-year production. First-year Lotus Esprits used to go begging (they really aren’t that great), but today Series I cars are… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Overdrive and a Hardtop! 1970 Triumph Spitfire
This reasonably-priced 1970 Triumph Spitfire here on eBay deserves a new owner. It’s a nearly rust-free, complete car coming with a factory hardtop and an overdrive-optioned gearbox. It has finally received one bid at $1000, though the reserve is… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored 35 Years! Volvo-Powered 1950 MG TD
While American cars of the late ’40s trended toward front fenders integrated into the body, Morris Garages (MG) sent the “Yanks” a classic full-fender sports car with running boards, triggering fond memories among WWII GIs who served in England…. more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Family Owned: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII
Of all the various cars and trucks we list here as barn finds, I believe the Austin Healey 3000 has to be in the top 10 of models across any category that is most often found as a dusty,… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Solid Driver: 1976 Triumph TR6
It is funny how some classics barely rate a sideways glance for some enthusiasts while others create such an indelible impact that they remember the first time they saw one. Such was the case with me and the Triumph… more»
Mar 20, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
All Apart – 1959 MGA 1500 Coupe
Hankering after a stylish British sports car that won’t obliterate your wallet? Here on craigslist is a 1959 MGA 1500 coupe project car with an asking price of $3500 located in Godfrey, Missouri. While the MGA roadster is a… more»
Mar 17, 2024 • Auctions • 40 Comments
BF Auction: 1959 Triumph TR3A
UPDATE – Since the seller could not take underside photos, we sent a Barn Finds Inspector over, and they could look at the car and take additional pictures of it. The images are in the gallery below and their… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restored, Rare! 1963 Triumph TR3B TCF
To understand the TR3, we must take a quick look at its predecessor, the swashbuckling TR2. Launched in prototype form to replace the doddering Standard Triumph Roadster in 1952, the new car met with scathing criticism from test driver… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Package Deal: 1957/1959 Triumph TR3s
There are some cars that just never should be left outside. I think you could put all convertibles in that category. However, it seems that some cars are just made of steel that rusts with but a harsh word. … more»
