Many years ago, I purchased a wonderful Standard Vanguard Sportsman from Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can see me autocrossing it here (!). The thing I noticed the most about Arizona classic cars while I was there was how rust-free… more»
British Classic Cars
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
15k Miles One-Owner 1974 Lotus Europa
There is a running gag among some members of the motoring fraternity that Lotus is an acronym that means “Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.” However, that is an unkind assessment because a good Lotus of any description can offer… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Ready To Restore: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Coupe
How many big cats are still lurking in garages, unrestored? Every time I think we might be running out, another one slinks into view. Here on eBay is a 1970 Jaguar XKE 4.2 coupe for restoration, bid to $5250,… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Good Buy? 1973 Jaguar XJ6 For $3,000
You get what you pay for, right? Well, I find that axiom is generally true – though exceptions creep in from time to time. Today’s subject, a 1973 Jaguar XJ6 is claimed to be a “beautiful solid car, no… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare AC Equipped Project: 1975 Triumph TR6
We have seen nearly one hundred examples of the Triumph TR6 over more than a decade at Barn Finds, but only a handful have featured air conditioning. This is another to add to the tally, and it isn’t just… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Pedal Car Project: 1960 Austin J40 Roadster
In the 1940s, England’s coal miners were suffering from lung diseases that at best left them disabled. The government appealed to companies for ideas to retrain and employ these miners, and Leonard Lord of Austin Motors responded by proposing… more»
Aug 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
20 Years Stored: MGB GT Pair
What is it about old MGs that make owners inclined to buy them in batches and otherwise leave them clustered together for years at a time? I don’t think there is an automotive genre more prone to this sort… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Forced Sale: 1961 MGA Roadster Project
What flavor project car is most attractive to you? A running car that you can fix when funds and time allow? A formerly high-performance rat that’s rusting into the ground but costs nothing? Or something in between – a… more»
Aug 17, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked In ’77: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Garage Find
Here’s something you don’t see every day, but that I saw twice in one day—an old Jaguar that’s been in a dry-climate garage for decades now emerging. It’s the case with this 1964 Jaguar E-Type, for sale here on… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare Twin Cam: Restored 1959 MGA Coupe
The MGA was a fabulous machine, but it was deemed not quite fabulous enough. Its four-cylinder engine wasn’t suitable for serious racing and after a less-than-satisfactory result at Le Mans in 1955, the factory accelerated its efforts to equip… more»
Aug 13, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Off Road Since ’71: 1952 MG TD
Is there a more iconic sports car than the MG TD? Well, for a time, this was basically the four-wheeled membership card to any sports car club you wished, but the torch may have been passed from the classic… more»
Aug 13, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
First One Sold! 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Can a car ever be considered a work of art? It is a question that has often sparked debate. Art connoisseurs might argue that a car is little more than a collection of steel, glass, and plastic. Classic car… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 48 Comments
No Reserve! 1972 Lotus Europa
In the roughly 17 months that I have been writing for Barn Finds, one rare car shows up quite often in the “sell this thing NOW” category: the Lotus Europa. We’ve covered fourteen of them since April of ’22…. more»
Aug 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Milestone Car in Pieces: 1950 Jaguar XK120
Many of us remember a unique old car that showed up occasionally in our hometowns. Specifically, something special that stood out among the same old cars on the road. In my childhood, I would occasionally see a Porsche 356… more»
Aug 10, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Museum Exhibit! 1970 Triumph GT6
For a sports car that managed about 41K copies, Triumph’s GT6 is one of those seldom-seen models. Of course, the last one assembled was 50 years ago and that may have something to do with it…Today’s Santee, California discovery… more»
Aug 9, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Barn Find: 1969 Triumph TR6
I have always believed that the TR6 is one of the best-looking cars ever produced by Triumph. Its styling is more aggressive than its predecessors, and good examples can achieve respectable prices in the current market. This 1969 example… more»
