Despite its intentionally never-restored appearance, this 1963 Land Rover 88 Series IIa rides on a new galvanized steel frame and has enjoyed a host of new and refurbished parts. The Reidsville, North Carolina classic comes to auction here on… more»
British Classic Cars
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Private Collection Car: 1993 Bentley Brooklands
Most of us by now know there’s little point to buying a once-expensive car cheaply and not expecting to encounter some expensive problems. Even in the best case scenario where you find a car that has truly been loved… more»
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50 Years off the Road: 1958 MG MGA 1500
Every car featured here at Barn Finds has a story. Some are sad tales of being left to rot under the dreaded blue tarp. Others are happy stories where, despite the odds, a special car has managed to survive… more»
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Garage-Kept Gem: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1
Every so often, a real classic surfaces after years of quiet storage, and this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk1, listed on eBay, is exactly that kind of find. According to the seller, it’s the first time in more than 25… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1989 Bentley Continental Convertible
This 1989 Bentley Continental Convertible is a stunning survivor. Its condition is unsurprising, having recently emerged from a private collection with a genuine 40,000 miles showing on its odometer. Its appearance has generated significant interest, with the Continental receiving… more»
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Offered at No Reserve: The Generous Collection
The so-called “Generous Auction” is one of the more intriguing offerings we’ve seen from the collection world in a while. The collection is massive, and was born out of a curious twist of generosity. The seller, a man named… more»
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1965 Sunbeam Alpine GT Has Rotary Power
A buyer of this Sunbeam Alpine will get something decidedly different. The clean-looking red GT roadster on Craigslist in Kennewick, Washington is powered by a “hi-po” B13 Mazda rotary engine with a five-speed manual transmission. The asking price is… more»
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V12 Coupe Project: 1976 Jaguar XJ12C
One of the classiest rides you can find for under $20,000 is the two-door Jaguar XJ12C, a pillar-less coupe that combines the best features of the XJ6 design with limited production and V12 power. It’s one of those rare… more»
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Mini Cobra: 1970 MG Midget V8
One criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is that their small engines typically produce relatively modest performance. However, the seller has taken matters into their own hands with this 1970 MG Midget, adding a V8 that transforms it… more»
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Affordable Supercar: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo
This looks like an absolute bargain of a supercar purchase. While the term “supercar” certainly has evolved and the new performance standards are nothing short of bananas, it’s still fair to say the Lotus Esprit was a heavy hitter… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Triumph TR6 Barn Find
Every once in a while, a true survivor emerges to remind us that some classics really are still hiding in garages, untouched and waiting. This 1973 Triumph TR6, listed for auction in Erie, Pennsylvania, is exactly that kind of… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Jensen Healey
By all rights, the Jensen Healey should have been a massive success. Jensen and Healey were both big names in the British car world, and with a Lotus twin cam engine under the bonnet, it should have been a… more»
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Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX
If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»
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Race Pedigree: 1957 AC Aceca Bristol Ruddspeed
Maybe if you had a rare and beautiful car that had raced in the Tour de France and at Monte Carlo, you wouldn’t let it sit damaged and undriven in a storage unit for decades? Proving that barns, garages,… more»
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So Close to Running: 1976 Lotus Eclat Sprint 520
Lotus created several compelling cars, nearly all of which – when in good fettle – are exciting to own and drive. If there’s a fly in the ointment, it’s the dastardly condition of so many examples today. The quality… more»
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Project Potential: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve
Listed here on eBay, this 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve is the kind of project that still holds plenty of promise for the right enthusiast. According to the seller, it retains its original 4-speed Type 352… more»
