A passion for old cars is usually fairly straightforward. You see the car, want the car, and then, if the stars align, buy the car. Yet here we have an opportunity that might excite interest from several different angles…. more»
British Classic Cars
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
35 Years In Storage: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster
Here’s a desirable one. It’s only the second 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster featured here on Barn Finds in the past decade, and it looks like a solid candidate for restoration. This top-of-the-line Jag has been mothballed and… more»
Jan 12, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Super Clean Roadster! 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
The Sunbeam Alpine was a 2-seat British sports car produced by the Rootes Group from 1953-55 and again in 1959-68. The seller’s car is either a Series II or Series III model depending on when it was built in… more»
Jan 11, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Pile of Parts: Forgotten MGA Project
There’s something endearing about a listing for a car that is so devoid of information you actually believe the seller’s claims that they know nothing about it. This is labeled simply as an antique car but it’s pretty clearly… more»
Jan 10, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Air Conditioned 1976 Triumph TR6!
It is a familiar story in the classic car scene. The seller of this 1976 Triumph TR6 never intended to own the car. He spotted it while attending a deceased estate auction and succumbed to the temptation of taking… more»
Jan 10, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
40K Original Miles: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12
You’d be forgiven if you’ve grown accustomed to seeing the classic Jaguar XJS shape on classifieds pages for the last several years and are now immune to its charms. I could understand that in the case of this car… more»
Jan 9, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Texas Barn Find: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe
Like many classic cars, values for the 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe have ridden a roller coaster over the past two years. They haven’t done anything dramatic, but they have ebbed and flowed. They are showing signs of rising… more»
Jan 9, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve! 1967 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe
If you were to compile a list of desirable British sports cars, the Jaguar E-Type would be close to the top of that list. It offered performance that was a match for anything produced by Ferrari at the time,… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Abstract Art: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S
Art appreciation is a subjective thing. Some people will look at the Mona Lisa and see a magnificent portrait produced by an artist at the height of his powers. Others will see it as little more than a picture… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Convertible Conversion: 1972 Jaguar V12 E-Type
There’s something to be said for do-it-yourself. You know, you want a convertible, but you can’t either find the one of your dreams or the one that you can afford. No problem, the wind through your hair is just… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Chevette Power: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
Initially a product of Nash-Kelvinator, the Metropolitan was built in England by Austin (BMC) and marketed by American Motors in the U.S. from 1953-61. After the Nash-Hudson merger, it became a standalone brand of AMC. This 1960 Metropolitan is… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original Paint: 1976 Triumph TR6 Survivor
Occasionally a classic car would land on my desk, and it’s challenging to determine its greatest attribute. That is the case with this 1976 triumph TR6. It presents well for its age and wears virtually all of its original… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One of 862! 1985 TVR 280i
While the name Trevor Wilkinson may not roll off the lips of every automotive fan, the name of the auto company that he founded, TVR, is bound to stir some recall. A British manufacturer of performance-oriented sports cars, TVR… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Owned For 70 Years! 1952 MG TD
Long-term ownership of a classic car is nothing new, but this 1952 MG TD takes it to a new level. It has been part of the same family for an incredible seventy years, but the time has come for… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Californian Survivor: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000
For those who love their classic British sports cars, there’s no doubt that this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 will seem pretty attractive. It presents superbly, with few visible faults or problems. It appears to be ready to be enjoyed by… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Cheap Roadster: 1979 Triumph TR7 30th Anniversary
At first, I was excited as you at the prospect of this being the cheapest Triumph TR8 I had ever seen. Not only that, it was a running, driving example from California with seemingly no rust. I was sure… more»
