By 1967, Lotus Cars Ltd. had established itself as a provider of lithe sporting machines, making the most of small engines, fiberglass & backbone-style frames. The Elan was an attempt at selling a “real” sports car as opposed to… more»
British Classic Cars
Dec 5, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Former Racer: 1967 Lotus Europa Barn Find
When it comes to forgotten race cars, the desirability depends on where you fall on the attraction to a stripped-down version of a classic model. There’s always history attached to race cars, but most of the time, it’s local… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Royalty! A Pair Of Royale Sabres
The Royale Sabre was a component car designed and produced by a Brit named John Barlow from (sources vary) the late 1980’s through 1996, mainly for the European market. These two are claimed to be the only two imported… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
78K Original Miles: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Regular readers will be aware that I harbor an enormous soft spot for the Jaguar E-Type Roadster. I can’t help but agree with the late great Enzo Ferrari when he described it as the most beautiful car ever created…. more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Classic Sports Car: 1962 MGA 1600 Mk. II
MGAs offer the rare combination of classic British roadster looks (some think they are the prettiest one of all) and relatively reliable mechanical components. They are also as simple as a hammer. This one is listed for sale here… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare One-Owner 1976 Jensen GT
Here’s a car that we don’t see too often, although we have seen seven of them here at Barn Finds over the last decade or so. This is a 1976 Jensen GT, made by Jensen-Healey. The seller has it… more»
Dec 2, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Hurry! Affordable 1969 MGC-GT
No, it’s not an MGB, it’s an MGC. And that one little letter means a lot of changes under the skin, turning the somewhat agricultural MGB-GT into a long-legged tourer worthy of those formerly sacred Gran Turismo moniker. This one is… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V12 Project: 1972 Jaguar 2+2 E-Type
It’s a sad state of affairs for this 1972 Jaguar 2+2 E-Type. It’s stated that this esteemed British tourer has been off the road for “many” years and it certainly looks like it. We cover E-Types with some amount… more»
Nov 30, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Barn Find Targa: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC V12
The Jaguar XJ-SC is one of those automotive curiosities that I would love to add to a collection if I had dollars to burn. It’s such an interesting car, with an overly-complex roof system that was seemingly concocted to… more»
Nov 30, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
40 Years in Storage: 1969 Aston Martin DBS
Many of us have spent time with a stalled restoration project under our care, but rarely do we forget about it to the point that it’s found languishing on a trailer 40 years later? Well, for one long-term caretaker… more»
Nov 29, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Project Lot! 16 Land Rover Range Rover Projects
This listing is for a lot of Range Rovers, and I mean that in both noun form and as a means of measurement. The “lot” is loaded with 16 classic Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, some of which are… more»
Nov 28, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ready To Drive: 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Time is running out for this 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo, and the reserve remains unmet at the moment. The details look mostly right with this classic Bond car, from the black-0n-tan paint scheme to the mesh wheels that fill… more»
Nov 28, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Six-Cylinder: 1969 MGC Roadster
Although it might seem familiar at first glance, this is one of the most rare British sports cars ever to hit American shores. This 1969 MGC convertible is one of only 1,757 produced in Abingdon that year. Located in… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
23k Miles: 1974 Lotus Europa Special
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT sports car that was built between 1966-75. “Federalized” versions of the car were built for the U.S. market but lost some of their aerodynamic characteristics in the process. The Europa Special, like… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Bike: 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120
A must-have for any seasoned motorcycle collector, this 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120 is a project bike that looks nice in the photos but is a little rough around the edges and will need work to get it back on… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Coach-Built Classic: 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
It isn’t every day that the opportunity presents itself to own a genuine coach-built classic, but that is what is on offer with this 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. It has been sitting for more than four decades, so returning… more»
