Austin

Tiny Project: 1930 Austin Bantam

Small, but with big looks, this 1930 Austin Bantam is a tiny project on a large scale. With a salvageable body, and a seized drivetrain, this Austin has spent its last 70 years indoors. Solid enough to do something… more»

Save This Car: $400 1960 Austin Westminster

Warning: assumptions incoming! When reading this listing in Canada for a 1960 Austin Westminster sedan, I got the feeling that this vehicle was once loved by the original owners that took her home. Then I got the feeling the… more»

Dragged From The Treeline: $350 1954 Austin A40 Somerset

As most of you know, I’m the one on staff that loves what most folks would think of as lost causes–especially British ones. This $350 Austin A40 Somerset certainly fits in that category! A lot of you would consider… more»

Massive Little Project: 1934 American Austin

There’s no doubt that this American Austin looks like a tiny Model A. The proportions are a bit off, but from most angles you would actually think it’s an American design. It’s in rough shape and is missing a… more»

It’s A Land Crab Plus 1! 1971 Austin 1800 Mk. 2

First there was the Mini (original version). Then came the Austin/Morris 1100/1300. The next size up was the Austin Maxi, and the largest front wheel drive version of the same idea was the Austin 1800 “Landcrab”, which actually came… more»

Barn Finds Race Team Report: We Won!

photos by Huneycutt Photography We came, we got a huge hurdle thrown in front of us, and we cleared it! 20 penalty laps when each lap takes around 2-1/2 minutes is a long, long way to come back from…. more»

Barn Finds Racing Update: End Of Day 1

After 8-1/2 hours of racing today, there were a few surprises by the finish. To begin, the Done Racing Racing (not a typo) “AMX” that is really a homebuilt fiberglass bodied BMW Z3 is in the lead overall with… more»

Pre-Race Report: Barn Finds Racing Team

You folks have seen a lot of our Marina over the last couple of years, and we’re at it again at the 24 Hours of LeMons at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina. But one of the neat… more»

Barn Find 1929 Austin Seven Cambridge Sports Special

The story goes that this 1929 Austin “special” was put up on blocks to avoid some decades-ago flood that never came. The seller has taken it off the blocks and cleaned it slightly, but has not tried to start… more»

Garage Find! Austin A40 Somerset

Some challenging pictures here of a garage find in Bluemont, Virginia, although it was originally delivered in Ontario, Canada and still wears a decal from AM900 CHML, a radio station out of Hamilton. The A40 Somerset Convertible is a… more»

Fastbacked: 1977 Austin Mini

Aerodynamics on the original Mini have been altered and tweaked for many years in the name of speed. This Broadspeed GT replica is cool, as the proportions are slightly different than that of the Broadspeed fastback. This Mini also… more»

A “Mini” Austin: 1969 Austin America

If you all can’t tell, we have been on a bit of a “shorty” kick. This “Mini” Austin America fits in with our recent “shorty” trend nicely. The seller claims this tiny Austin ran when parked over 4 years… more»

Ex-British Military: 1966 Austin Gipsy

Editor’s Note: This find was written up by Brian Birkner. He may be joining the team and this is his first submission. Let him know what you think! Many of us desire a vehicle that is unique and different… more»

Field Find: 1963 Austin Mini Van

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Bnlv64 for this very British find, located in Wellington, Kansas. It’s for sale here on craigslist for only $500, and while the seller has only included two poor pictures, we can learn a little… more»

Moke Across The Ocean: Long-Stored 1966 Mini Moke

This 1966 Mini Moke is currently in Kapaa, Hawaii, which would normally put a major damper on most purchasers in the other 49 states or elsewhere. Fortunately, the seller has realized this and is included shipment to Seattle, Oakland or Long Beach… more»

Super Rare: 1962 Austin Mini de Lux

You’re probably thinking, Austin built a massive number of Minis, so how can this one be rare? Well you see, this isn’t the standard Mini that typically was seen on American roads. This one is a Super model, which… more»

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