I admit it. The sight of a Jaguar XKE Roadster is enough to make me turn weak at the knees. While our feature car isn’t the ultimate version of the XKE, it is a highly desirable 1965 Series 1… more»
British Classic Cars
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Packed In Tightly: 1957 MG “A”
As of late, I have stumbled upon various British sports cars that have been in a rather dubious condition, examples include this 1954 Austin-Healey and this 1955 Jaguar XK140. Well, here is another to add to the list in… more»
Dec 16, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust-Free Barn Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Details are scarce on this supposedly rust-free 1969 Jaguar E-Type coupe, which has been located near Saratoga, California with no keys, no title, and four seats. Depending on your point of view, all three of those could be negatives… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Removable Hardtop Included: 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1
Based on coverage here on the web pages of Barn Finds, you’d think an Austin-Healey is as common as a Chevy Camaro and I’m as much a contributor to that trend as are my fellow writers. I was amazed… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 77: 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Every once in a while here on Barn Finds we come across an example that is way out of the ordinary, and this 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is definitely one of those uncommon cars. It’s currently listed for sale… more»
Dec 13, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Forest Find! 1953 Jaguar Mark VII
I’ll admit that I don’t know my Jaguar models as well as I would like to. Some are obvious, others, not so much so. Today’s subject car is not identified other than a claim that it’s a 1953 Jag,… more»
Dec 13, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
25 Years Indoors: 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk 3
Here’s one that’s been idle since before the turn of the century! This 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk 3 is located in West Grove, Pennsylvania, and is up for auction here on eBay. At the time of writing, the bid… more»
Dec 12, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
67k Original Miles: 1979 MGB Mk IV
The owner of this 1979 MGB Mk IV parked the vehicle in 2004 because he simply didn’t have time to drive it. The car has remained stored away undercover ever since, but it also has remained remarkably well preserved…. more»
Dec 11, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Project Car: 1955 Jaguar XK140
OK, it’s Gullwing Motors time! Today, our friend Peter Kumar is promoting a California black plate 1955 Jaguar XK140, a roadster that is clearly a project and proclaimed to be “An extremely honest car” – this should be interesting!… more»
Dec 11, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1974 TVR 2500M
The “M” was a line of sports cars built in the 1970s by British luxury automaker TVR. The 2500M was the first in the series and were hand-built cars with glass-reinforced plastic bodies, so fewer than 1,000 were produced… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Mini Truck Oddball: 1957 Ford Anglia
The Ford Anglia was a small British sedan that was built between 1939-67 and sold nearly 1.6 million copies. It had several iterations, including the 100E model from the 1950s. While the seller says this is a 1950 Ford… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1957 Austin-Healey 100/6
Classic British sports cars remain a desirable commodity in today’s market. This is especially true if the vehicle in question is rust-free and mechanically sound. This 1957 Austin-Healey 100/6 meets that description, and the seller is only the car’s… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Flux Capacitor Included! 1981 DMC DeLorean
Whenever a DeLorean appears on our desks here at Barn Finds, there is an overwhelming desire to make references to the “Back To The Future” movie franchise. Although the temptation is sometimes too great to resist, our writers tend… more»
Dec 8, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Like New Inside And Out! 1976 Triumph Spitfire
The Triumph Spitfire was a popular British sports car built between 1962-80. It saw a series of five production generations and quite a few racing wins across 315,000 units in 18 years. This 1976 Spitfire is newly restored, and… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Finest Claret! 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
This gorgeous wedge is a 1988 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo in a rare color: Claret Red. It’s up for sale here on eBay, where bidding is up to $10,000 but has not yet met the reserve. It’s located in… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Running Project: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It seems that Jaguar E-Type Roadster project vehicles fall into two broad categories. Some are extraordinarily cheap but require major restoration, which will climb high into the five-digit territory. Others will cost their buyer more initially, but they represent… more»
