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Concours Winner: 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500

For vintage car fans, nothing is quite as electrifying as finding a low-mileage original in well-preserved condition. Ok we all wish the car in the barn would be something like an AC Aceca or an Aston Martin DB4, but… more»

Barn Find Roadster: 1953 MG TD

If the MG TD is not the quintessential sports car, it’s on one of the other fingers of your right hand. Sports car purists love its lack of amenities, lack of weather protection, and do-it-yourself top. Disc wheels, independent… more»

Low Miles: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi

For a car with a reputation for reliability issues, the Lotus Esprit enjoyed a very long production run. Perhaps its slow start to market was a harbinger of this longevity: the car was designed in 1971 and shown in… more»

Genuine Garage Find: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Regular readers will know how passionate I am about the Jaguar E-Type, and the thought of opening a barn or garage door to find a Series 1 Roadster lurking in the gloom would be my ultimate automotive dream. That… more»

Runs & Drives: 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6

The seller of this 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6 doesn’t disclose much information about the car, but the fact that it not only runs but is driveable means you could enjoy it “as-is” while refurbishing it! There aren’t many Big Healeys… more»

Field Find: 1973 Triumph GT6 Mk. 3

While this 1973 Triumph GT6 Mark 3 looks like it was planted in a field in this picture, it’s now been “harvested” and is available for purchase! The 1973 model year was the last for the little coupe; some… more»

Volkswagen Power: 1953 MG TD Kit Car

The TD was part of MG’s T-Type sports car lineup built from 1936 to 1955, with Its run between 1950 and 1953. The seller has a kit car replica that’s been in a barn for the past 20 years…. more»

Only 10K Miles! 1997 Jaguar XK8

  You won’t find a lot of 1997 anythings here on Barn Finds and definitely not Jaguars such as this XK8 coupe. But why not? Yeah, yeah, it’s not a barn find but it is getting old, twenty-seven years… more»

BF Exclusive: 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK III

In the world of British roadsters, the Triumph Spitfire was a massive success, staying in production for over 18 years. Later examples are the most common here in the States, with 1500s making up the bulk of production. Examples like… more»

One Owner, Low Miles: 1974 Jaguar E-Type V12

Jaguar gave its groundbreaking XKE a final update in 1971, imposing both excitement and trouble upon its devotees. This revision dealt with the creeping horsepower suppression that hounded all carmakers in the 1970s, but it also transformed the car… more»

Craigslist Find: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Project

We have covered a lot of E-Types on Barn Finds, coupes, and roadsters alike, and the one commonality I have noticed is that they’re all projects just like this Katonah, New York resident. While I find that somewhat surprising,… more»

One-Owner Wedge: 1979 Triumph TR7

The Triumph TR7 was introduced in 1975 as the successor of the TR6. It’s interesting “wedge” design was marketed as “the shape of things to come” and it looked a lot like a hunk of cheese. Both coupes and… more»

Garage Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A

The owner of this 1959 Triumph TR3A found this car at an estate sale in a barn. Yes, it’s a legitimate barn find! After four years of garage storage, the owner has decided they have too many projects, so it’s… more»

Cheap, Cheerful & Compact: 1960 Bugeye Sprite

This 1960 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has been stored for over 10 years in an air-conditioned garage. Now it’s ready for you — how could you refuse that grin? The price isn’t bad either; read on for more details. Thanks… more»

Update: Garage Find! 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty Cabriolet

UPDATE: This 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty cabriolet is now at auction here on eBay, with bidding at $12,121, reserve met. Considering that no one was interested three weeks ago when the seller advertised the car on craigslist for $8000, he… more»

1966 Triumph TR4A Or What?

You have several days to bid on this 1966 Triumph TR4-A or, if you believe, another part of the eBay ad, TR3. Or TR4. Which is it, seller Zombie? I don’t say that as an insult. Zombiemotors is the… more»