British Classic Cars

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Stash Of Old Cars Discovered In Brazil

A group of curious teenagers found an old building in the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil too tempting to leave alone, so they broke in to see what was there. To their amazement, they found dozens of old cars… more»

Stalled Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Even though 46-years have passed since production ended, the Jaguar E-Type Roadster has the ability to send me weak at the knees. This is a car that received many accolades during its lifetime and many more in subsequent years…. more»

30 Years Stored! 1965 Lotus Elan

The Lotus Elan is a delight to drive (if you’re small enough of stature) and is known to be the driving experience Mazda engineers chose to emulate when they created the Miata. This one has been stationary for a… more»

Carport Find: 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6

The side pipes poking out from underneath this 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 are a good indication not everything is stock under the solid body! The car has been stored in a dry carport since 1979 and is now listed… more»

Ravaged by Racoons: Austin Healey 3000 Mark 3

This Austin Healey 3000 Mark 3 is in rough shape, there’s no way to sugarcoat it. It’s listed as a 1968, although the last year for this model was 1967, so the actual year is unknown.  The only way… more»

Potent Upgrade: 1988 Jaguar XJ-S

While the Jaguar XJ-S is instantly recognized as one of the world’s great Grand Tourers, few people remember that the cars also tasted significant success in motorsport. Bob Tullius steered one to victory in the 1977 Trans Am series,… more»

Sterling: 70s Kit Car Survivor?

Can a kit car be a survivor? The Sterling (or Nova, Eureka, Sebring, Cimbria, Sovran, Puma, Totem, Eagle, Scorpion, Ledl, Defi, Gryff, and Tarantula!) may have the distinction of having been produced under the most names of any coupe… more»

Clean 1976 Triumph TR7

As far as little British sports cars go, pretty much par for the course is MG or Austin Healey. Triumph, in my opinion, especially the TR7, is underrated. The styling makes it look like a baby Lancia Stratos, and… more»

LS-Swapped! 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

One of the most common things we see in a post comment section when we feature an unusual car with engine issues is the famed “LS swap it” universal solution. That’s exactly what someone has completed with this 1974… more»

1974 Jensen Interceptor Mk. III Barn Find

The ad for this 1974 Jensen Interceptor Mk. III states that it was stored indoors for 20 years until recently in the desert area of California. It’s now listed for sale here on eBay, with a buy-it-now of $22,995… more»

Rare Roadster: 1946 Triumph 1800

Over the past decade, we have featured literally thousands of classic cars here at Barn Finds. It would be fair to say that British sports cars have received a strong representation, but I admit that this 1946 Triumph 1800… more»

Radwood Ready! 1985 Jaguar XJS

As an unabashed Jaguar XJS fan, I was pleased when fellow Barn Finds writer Scotty G. alerted me to this gorgeous find submitted by reader Pat L. Not only does this XJS appear to be in beautiful shape, it… more»

British Sleeper: 1982 Rover SD1 V8

Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 1982 Rover SDI equipped with a V8 and a manual gearbox. This is one of the more unusual models you could possibly choose to import from among the legions of eligible… more»

Proper English Sport Sedan: 1936 Riley Kestrel Sprite

The ideal sport sedan is generally considered a BMW M5 in the modern era. Fast, nimble, powerful, and exclusive. Way before BMW decided to put a big engine in a midsize family sedan, Riley made the English equivalent. Svelte,… more»

Everything Must Go! Variety of Cars in Kansas

When you see a group of cars offered for sale in various states of repair/disrepair, you must wonder how the collection came about. Especially when it seems the seller does not lean toward a specific make or production era…. more»

Two For One Sale! 1960’s Vintage Sunbeam Alpines

It’s a BOGO (Buy One Get One!). My local supermarket does it all the time, car sellers? Not so much so. But that’s the case here, purchase a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine and a ’66 (or maybe it’s a ’67)… more»

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