I’m not a big Pretty Woman fan (and what red blooded male would admit that he is?), but I’ll always applaud the producers for putting Richard Gere in a Lotus Esprit rather than the typical Porsche 911 or C4… more»
British Classic Cars
Jun 21, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Tidy British Survivor: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
Finding a clean and affordable classic car to park in your garage can be a challenge. Generally, any vehicle of this type with a four-figure asking price is going to need some work. However, that isn’t the case with… more»
Jun 21, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
If Rolls-Royce Built A Family Wagon! 1971 Ford Country Squire
One of eight such vehicles produced, this 1971 Ford Country Squire station wagon in De Pere, Wisconsin wears a complete and genuine Rolls-Royce front clip, well-integrated into the Country Squire bodywork. The elegant two-tone paint gleams. Though sold as-is,… more»
Jun 21, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1-Of-12: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee
Kit cars will always be a lucky dip when it comes to the vexing question of build quality. Sometimes the finished product can be stunning, while at other times, they can be pretty gruesome. This 1966 Fiberfab Banshee fits… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • Auctions • 16 Comments
Greatest Barn Find Ever: The World’s Largest Collection of British Automobiles
Many of us know the pain of having to make room for a new project by getting rid of an old one. It’s hard to part with a car, especially one in which you’ve invested time and effort; a… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Kept Roadster: 1973 MGB
The MGB was the MG Midget’s bigger brother, produced from 1962-80 by British Motor Corporation (BMC). It was a 2-seat, 4-cylinder roadster that was part of a series of small cars that saw production exceed a half million units…. more»
Jun 19, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare 1955 Hillman Minx Californian
Hillman has a long and storied history-making “midsize” economical cars for the Australian, North American, and European markets. I put “midsize” in quotation marks because by modern standards these would be decidedly compact. The Minx Californian is a coupe version… more»
Jun 18, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cars, Parts, and Tools: Shop Liquidation Sale
Here’s one we don’t often see on Barn Finds. A situation where the seller is letting everything go, from cars and parts to tools and possibly even the building and property all this resides in/on. You may be able… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Bespoke 1966 Land Rover Defender Turbo Diesel
According to Oxford, “Bespoke” means “made for a particular customer or user.” It is often used in the clothing industry, a tailored suit for example. However, the seller of this 1966 Land Rover Defender uses the term to describe… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Powder Blue and Perfect: 1962 Triumph TR3B
This morning I was out running errands when I saw a fellow roll by in a beautiful, fire engine red late 60’s Camaro convertible. It was the perfect time for a top-down spin down the main drag– the sun… more»
Jun 11, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Coupe: 1975 Jaguar XJ6C Survivor
This 1975 Jaguar XJ6C is a rarely seen two-door version of the manufacturer’s iconic luxury saloon, and with under 90,000 original miles and no evidence of rust, it’s likely one of the few unrestored survivors left. This Jaguar has… more»
Jun 11, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Black Plate Barn Find: 1964 Triumph TR4
A few years before one-time tractor mechanic Ferruccio Lamborghini produced his 350 GT, Italian design met farm machinery in the form of another sports car: a little English roadster called the TR4. This example is located in Chula Vista,… more»
Jun 10, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
No Reserve: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
The Chevy Vega doesn’t have a big following with collectors, but the limited-edition Cosworth Vega does draw attention. That’s because of the all-aluminum inline-4 that was developed by Chevy but modified with a DOHC cylinder head designed by the… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Time to Bid! Lucky Collector Car Auctions Spring Classic
The 2021 Spring Classic event managed by Lucky Collector Car Auctions will feature a wide range of classics of every shape and size imaginable, happening both online and in-person June 12 and 13, 2021. This year’s collection is bursting… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: 1960 Triumph TR3
There’s something quite endearing about classic British sports cars. They don’t possess the outright performance of a muscle car, but slipping behind the wheel of one provides one of the most engaging driving sensations that it is possible to… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
English Corvette: 1980 Triumph TR8
I really didn’t want to show you this car. For years now, I’ve been aware of the fact that I need a V8 car in my collection. Fox bodies seemed too obvious, and the Europeans can’t build a V8… more»
