When the weather is fine, there’s nothing quite like the experience of slipping behind the wheel of a classic British sports car to make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer us. That opportunity awaits someone with… more»
British Classic Cars
Jul 7, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rewarding Roadster: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Project
Jaguar began life as Swallow, making sidecars for motorcycles. Branching out into sports cars with the Standard Swallow, or SS, they created a new name for themselves in four-wheeled English motoring. The SS Jaguar donated its name to a… more»
Jul 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
V12 Drop-Top! 1988 Hess & Eisenhardt Jaguar XJS
While the Land of Lincoln doesn’t immediately spring to mind when picturing a smooth and well-preserved Jaguar convertible, that’s exactly what we see with this Quincy, Illinois classic. The 1988 Jaguar Hess & Eisenhardt convertible “needs nothing,” according to… more»
Jul 4, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable Project: 1959 MG MGA Roadster
Hiding in this workshop is one of the most affordable project cars that you are likely to find on the market today. This 1959 MGA is a traditional British sports car that has fallen on hard times, although it… more»
Jul 4, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Spotless Restoration: 1977 Land Rover 88 Series III
There is nothing wrong with instant gratification. Tackling a project build has its attractions because the owner can create a vehicle that reflects their tastes and abilities. However, being able to buy any classic and have the option to… more»
Jul 4, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare British Roadster: 1954 Swallow Doretti
Sometimes the concept, the story, or rarity of a car makes it worthy of our attention, regardless of its condition. In the case of this 1954 Swallow Doretti, it’s all three. Located in Tillamook, Oregon, this obscure British roadster… more»
Jul 3, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Just After The Find! 1967 Jaguar 420
Ever have one of those times when you wish it had been you that found the barn find? This is one of them for me! This once-lovely 1967 Jaguar 420 (incorrectly advertised as a 400) is one of 10,236 produced… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Bank Auction Find: 1963 Triumph TR4
The long-term owner of this 1963 Triumph TR4 passed away without finishing his project, leaving the bank to auction it off along with the rest of his estate. The seller seems to be the lucky buyer who turned up… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Hollywood Sports Car: 1971 Jensen Interceptor
It certainly seems like there’s been a rash of Jensen Interceptors popping up for sale lately, with most of them in barn find or project-grade condition. This Series II model supposedly has a connection to Hollywood given the original… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
V8 British Bruiser: 1972 Jensen Interceptor
This may seem like an odd assessment. I view the Jensen Interceptor, such as this 1972 example, in three distinct segments. There’s the front, then the engine, and finally, the rear. Hold that thought, there will be more to… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parked in 1993: 1961 MG MGA Roadster
Here at Barn Finds, we always appreciate it when our readers manage to unearth interesting classic cars for us to feature. Nothing gives us more pleasure than to be handed a dusty vehicle that is crying out for someone… more»
Jun 26, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
All-Original 1952 MG TD Barn Find
A continuation of the MG T-series of sports cars since the 1930s, the MG TD was significantly wider than the outgoing TC model. It used the platform of a large (for an MG) sedan model, brought over the engine… more»
Jun 25, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Illinois Barn Find: 1958 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer
While many people naturally focus on the original Mini as one of the most significant cars ever to emerge from England, the role of the humble Morris Minor 1000 should never be underestimated. It might not have offered the… more»
Jun 25, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Recent Import: 1994 Land Rover Defender 90
No matter the angle, this 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 looks like it means business. From the bull bar to the tow hitch, and from the side steps to the fender flares, it is a classic off-roader with a… more»
Jun 24, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Tuff Kote Protected! 1976 Triumph TR6
For all the bad jokes about the dealer selling unsuspecting customers on rust-proofing jobs their new car didn’t need, we see more than a few cars each year pop up with factory rust-proofing that seem to be holding up… more»
Jun 23, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hollywood Movie Star! 1952 MG TD
Show of hands if you saw Quentin Tarantino’s film, “Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood“. OK, a show of hands if you remember any of it. I had a hand up and then a hand down but I’m like… more»
