In recent months, there has been a great deal of chatter about how Jaguar has lost its way. It’s not inaccurate, as after years of ho-hum vehicles and a disastrous rebranding campaign, many loyalists were left genuinely confused about… more»
British Classic Cars
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Tiny Woody: 1967 Morris Mini Traveller MKII
A Mini is endearing enough, whether from the Austin or Morris divisions of BMC. But the Mini woody estate – either Clubman or Traveller – layers rarity into the mix, and now you have a real headturner. While American… more»
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Rolls-Royce Engine: 1964 Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre R
It’s safe money to wager that practically every Barn Finds reader has at one point in time or another had to deal with their itchy trigger finger when it comes to bidding on cars for sale online. I’ve been bitten by… more»
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Running Project: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1
When Giorgetto Giugiaro penned the lines for the Lotus Esprit, it appears that he may have only had access to a pencil and a ruler. The design was hard-edged, with barely a curve anywhere. The look divided opinions, but… more»
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Concours-Level Cruiser: 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche II
It’s not often that a Rolls-Royce Corniche comes along that still presents the way this one does. Listed on eBay, this 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche II Convertible is being described as a near-concours example, and based strictly on the seller’s… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1972 Triumph TR6
The sparkling paint cloaking the exterior of this 1972 Triumph TR6 may cause some to believe it has undergone a restoration. However, the seller claims it is an original survivor and, if true, its condition is mighty impressive. It… more»
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40 Years of Documentation: 1986 TVR 280i
The Barn Finds readership is a high point in my workday, as they begin to figure out what we like and don’t like when it comes to four-wheeled fascinations. The proliferation of TVRs that end up in my pile… more»
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Living The Good Life: 2007 Bentley Azure
Most of us aren’t Bentley people. The price of poker is pretty high. For example, this 2007 Azure, a grand tourer convertible with a powerful V8 engine, cost between $330,000 and $350,000 when it was new. Its condition is… more»
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Project-In-Waiting: 1939 Fordson E83W Van
The Fordson E83W was central to Ford of Britain’s response to the changing economy during the Great Depression. With its small, economical motor and near-endless variety of cargo configurations – including open pickup, flatbed, barrel, concessionaire, and so on… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar Mk II 3.8
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos of the car, which you can find in the gallery below. Few cars represent classic British sporting luxury as convincingly as the Jaguar Mk II, and this 1961 3.8-liter example stands… more»
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Enthusiast Owned Project: 1986 TVR 280i
While there’s a season for every car, some vehicles seem to have a year-round presence on your radar. Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster knows this, as he continues to taunt me with available TVR 280i’s, a car I just… more»
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Exceptionally Complete Survivor: 1972 Lotus Europa
Finding a Lotus Europa that hasn’t been picked over, modified beyond recognition, or partially disassembled is getting harder every year. This 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve, listed here on eBay out of California, stands out specifically because… more»
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Stored 10 Years: 1974 Lotus Elite
The Lotus Elite remains a textbook example of what might have been. For all of our chatter about cars made by GM that were almost great – I’m looking at you, Pontiac Fiero – Lotus has had its fair… more»
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1 Owner Survivor: 1987 Jaguar XJ6
I always get a kick out of seeing classic cars at an everyday used car dealership. It all goes back to seeing a gorgeous Porsche 928 at a local used car lot when I was a young’un in Poughkeepsie,… more»
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No Reserve: 1997 Lotus Elise
“Simplify, then add lightness.” It was the phrase that encapsulated Colin Chapman’s design philosophy, and served Lotus well years after his passing when it released the Elise. Its engine produces a relatively modest power figure, but the low curb… more»
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Driver-Quality 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
A teardrop or two must have fallen at the Jaguar works when the curtain fell on the long-running E-Type in 1974. While it had undergone plenty of mechanical changes, and the Series 3 enjoyed the 2+2’s longer wheelbase and… more»
