The world of Japanese market imports is as vast and diverse as you can imagine, and while we typically associate JDM finds with actual Japanese cars and trucks, there were plenty of German and British marques that found favor… more»
British Classic Cars
Jan 5, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Barn Find Twin Cam! 1959 MGA
Just as there can be times, as blood mixes with grime and 40-weight, when we might dramatically and passionately expound on the parentage of whatever engineer decided that bolt needed to be that close to the frame, so there… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Right Hand Drive: 1972 Rover P5 Coupe
This isn’t the first Rover P5 we’ve covered on Barn Finds and it probably won’t be the last – it’s a very British saloon and represents a time when the U.K. still had a thriving domestic auto industry. Always… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Assembly Required: 1971 Lotus Europa
The Europa was a British mid-engine GT automobile built by Lotus Cars from 1966-75. Its shape was most interesting as from the windshield back it almost looks like a rectangle. With the chassis and drivetrain separated from the sound… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Easy Fix? 1961 MGA 1600
The MGA was a British sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 and was itself succeeded by the MGB. More than 100,000 copies were built in eight years, with most of those cars… more»
Jan 3, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Turbocharged!? 1965 Lotus Elan Coupe
As a huge Lotus fan, when reader Chris C’s collection of cars crossed my desk, I knew I had to do a feature on his Elan. He also submitted his Europas, which you can find here in the BF… more»
Jan 3, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Family Project? 1958 Triumph TR3A
Selecting the right candidate for a family classic car restoration can be difficult. There are many factors to consider, chief amongst these being affordability and ease of restoration. That is why older British sports cars are attractive. With a… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Blank Canvas Project: 1969 Lotus Europa
Simplify, then add lightness. That was the philosophy behind many of Colin Chapman’s more successful designs, both in Formula One and his road cars. Nowhere was this better demonstrated than in his iconic Europa. While the car didn’t feature… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Two for One: 1966 and 1964 Sunbeam Alpines
Two cars for one price! These Sunbeam Alpines, one a 1966 and the other a 1964, are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Craigslist. $5,500 takes the pair home. Many thanks to Chuck Foster for the tip!
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
A Collection Of Three 1930s MGs
It’s always sad when an estate sale includes restoration projects in process, but after reading the story here about Lew Reader and his pre-war MG collection, it’s nice to know the cars were enjoyed by him prior to being… more»
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Flagship Barn Find: 1967 Jaguar 420G
The discovery of a long-dormant classic car likely stirs immediate emotions of both joy and excitement. It’s hard not to be affected by such a find, as it could represent a unique opportunity to bring home a car that’s… more»
Dec 30, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Little Bit of Everything! Huge Car Collection For Sale
Every so often, you run across a situation where a car aficionado is selling off his complete collection. In this case, we’re talking about an assortment of cars and trucks from the 1948s thru 1990 that add up to… more»
Dec 30, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Poor Man’s Cobra? V8-Powered 1956 MGA Roadster
MGAs are pretty little British roadsters that have, well, somewhat underwhelming horsepower in stock form. For example, this 1956 model left Abingdon with all of 68 horsepower! The seller of this car started a conversion to a Chevy V-8… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Forgotten Sports Car: 1935 Aero Minx
I guess for something to be forgotten, it has to be known about in the first place. I know what a Hillman Minx is, courtesy of a Lesney Matchbox car, but an Aero Minx was a new one for… more»
Dec 28, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
V8 Conversion? 1976 Lotus Eclat
The twin-cam ‘907’ engine originally fitted to the 1975-83 Lotus Eclat isn’t known for its longevity, although it makes a fair bit of power for its size. Someone felt that this particular Lotus Eclat deserved better, and has swapped… more»
Dec 28, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Return To Nature: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
And now for something in the “From whence it came, it shall return” department courtesy of a 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6. Found in the woods of Mena, Arkansas, where it has been decaying for probably some number of years, it’s… more»
