The Sunbeam Tiger deserved better. It wasn’t the design’s fault that Rootes (Sunbeam’s parent company) got taken over by Chrysler and the small Chrysler V-8 didn’t fit where the Ford 260/289 did. It also wasn’t the Tiger’s fault that… more»
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Dec 1, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Stored 45 Years: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
There’s just one photo of this desirable 1966 Sunbeam Tiger in the craigslist listing from Middleburg, Virginia, but the seller seems to promise it will be worth your time if you give him a call to learn more. The… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1951 MG TD With 1,487 Original Miles!
We see plenty of low-mileage classic cars coming across the desks here at Barn Finds, but occasionally one will appear that takes this concept to the next level. That is the case with this 1951 MG TD. At first… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Out In The Wilds Find: 1958 Ford Consul
What looks like a 1949-1951 Ford but isn’t? A 1951-1962 Ford Consul! And here is just such an example with one of the most interesting listings that I have encountered. This British Ford is located in Willits, California and… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Garage Find: Supercharged 1951 MG TD
This bashful 1951 MG TD has been owned by the same gentleman since 1983 and has been hiding out, covered, in garages the entire 37 years of its ownership. Lucky for us tipster Chuck Foster spotted this Virginia Beach… more»
Nov 30, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked For 30 Years! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Despite being an icon of British sports cars, this dusty 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 has been left in a garage for 30 years and based on the heavy coating of dust, three decades of storage is certainly believable. These… more»
Nov 29, 2020 • For Sale • 84 Comments
One Of 32! 1970 Marcos Mantis M70
I always assume that I have a fair knowledge of varying automobile marques until I realize that I don’t. And here’s just such an example, a 1970 Marcos Mantis M70. Marcos? Never heard of it though I’m sure our… more»
Nov 28, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Series 1 Project: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Jaguar Cars Ltd. brought out the E-Type sports car in 1961, establishing a new standard for British luxury and performance automobiles. The tourer would continue through 1975 across three series. The car was known to achieve speeds of upwards… more»
Nov 27, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1 of 1,080: 1974 Jensen Interceptor Mk III
The Jensen Interceptor was built between 1966-76 and thought be a legitimate competitor of the Aston Martin Volante V8. The British-built cars used powerplants supplied by Chrysler, so they are mechanically familiar to U.S buyers. Production numbers were never… more»
Nov 27, 2020 • Auctions • 10 Comments
1954 Jaguar XK120 Coupe Project
The International Motor Show was an annual fete in Great Britain, held in the 30s at Earls Court, understandably interrupted for ten years between 1938 and 1948. The show was re-introduced and its first post-war show was announced for late… more»
Nov 25, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Extra Engines Included! 1967 MG Midget
For the second time in as many weeks, we have an MG Midget for review. Normally, I would space out reviews of the same marque and model but what accompanies this 1967 Midget makes it an interesting study. It… more»
Nov 25, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One of 330 Made: Wrecked 1960 Triumph Italia 2000
This unusual 1960 Triumph Italia 2000 coupe is one of just 330 cars made, penned by renowned designer Giovanni Michelotti and assembled atop a Triumph TR3 chassis. The design is still striking today, and one we rarely see in… more»
Nov 25, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Coupe Survivor: 1976 Jaguar XJ6C
This pretty 1976 Jaguar XJ6 coupe is, in my view, one of the prettiest cars you can buy for under $20,000 today. While this era of the XJ6 is typically marred by shoddy build quality and finicky electronics, the… more»
Nov 24, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Brute Force Brit: 1994 TVR Chimaera
This 1994 TVR Chimaera is a rare bird in the U.S., a right-hand drive performance car that will still raise the hair on the back of your neck with its light-weight construction and powerful Rover V8 under the hood…. more»
Nov 22, 2020 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Blank Canvas: Uncut 1968 Ford Bronco
Rivaling “Mopar Madness” in recent years, “Bronco Madness” certainly has every first-generation Bronco on the planet finding its way to the market. Popular versions range from factory perfection to fully-modernized magnificence, either appreciating with more vigor than the Dow… more»
Nov 21, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Twin-Cam Special! 1974 Lotus Europa
A Lotus Europa is one of those cars that you recognize the moment that you see it. Its raised, extended rear section/flying buttress design, surrounding the mid-engine bay, is most distinctive. While a fairly low production volume car, I… more»
