Reader Jim M – I already owned a 1930 American Austin that was truly a “barn find”. It has not been licensed or driven since 1955 and had been stored many years in an auto repair shop, then in… more»
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Dec 24, 2015 • For Sale Our Projects • 66 Comments
What’s In Jamie’s “Barn”?
Although it’s only temporary storage, I finally have all but three of our old hobby cars in one place at the same time. We’ve had to vacate where we had been storing the cars (a larger area encompassing our spot is… more»
Dec 23, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Many Summers In The Sun: 1954 Austin A40 Somerset
This 1954 Austin A40 Somerset has seen some better days, but maybe it can still be saved. At least it’s been in hot, dry Arizona where sheet metal survives. Thanks to Bentleyguy for sending this one in! It’s located… more»
Dec 6, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Landie Wannabe: 1959 Austin Gipsy 4×4
Austin Motor built cars and tried to be competitive in many types of transportation. This Gipsy was their unsuccessful attempt at the off-road market. It is actually larger then the Land Rover Discovery. This one has not been driven… more»
Dec 5, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
1932 Austin American: Isn’t It Cute?
The Austin America Car Company built cars under license from Austin Motor Cars of England based on the Austin 7. The company failed in 1934 due to the depression, but it was bought by an employee and came back in… more»
Nov 23, 2015 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Austin A35 Saloon Body: Gasser Time?
The Austin A35 had some racing successes in the 50’s. Can you use this body with your next project? Listed here on eBay and stored in Ortonville, Michigan is this Austin A35 Saloon body with a BIN price of… more»
Nov 17, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Another Shriner’s Car: 1949 Austin A-40
This Austin was a Shriner parade car in Winnemucca, Nevada apparently until 1978. It’s now listed on craigslist for $4,500. It looks complete, but the engine is apart and ready for honing, rings and reassembly with the included rings and gasket set.
Nov 12, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Car In A Box: 1951 Austin A90 Atlantic
It’s hard to believe but the Austin Atlantic was designed to appeal to American tastes and then only 350 were imported. This Austin is listed here on craigslist and is located in a shipping container in Oakland, California with… more»
Nov 2, 2015 • For Sale • 13 Comments
As American As An Austin Can Be
It might bear the name America and was built for the American market, this Austin was all British. Listed here on craigslist, this 1969 Austin America in Minneapolis, Minnesota is priced at just $2,000. The seller state that the car was… more»
Oct 3, 2015 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cool Little Austin A40 Truck!
Here is a 1953 Austin A40 that has been stored inside for almost 50 years. The engine starts but some brake work needs to be done to make it a driver. The truck is listed here on craigslist in Abbotsford, British Columbia…. more»
Sep 24, 2015 • Our Projects Stories • 9 Comments
Team Barn Finds Racing Report: Marina Takes 2nd!
Last weekend was our 6th race with the Marina, and while the result was a good one (2nd in class, 36th overall out of 108 cars), it was a difficult route to get there. Some of you have asked… more»
Sep 17, 2015 • For Sale Stories • 19 Comments
Barn Finds Racing Team In Action This Weekend
Team Barn Finds is the hitting the track this weekend at the 24 Hours of LeMons!
Sep 14, 2015 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Wallace & Gromit: 1966 Austin Panel Van
This 1966 Austin A35 Panel Van closely resembles the van used in Wallace & Gromit. It’s in nice shape other than a small ding in the passenger door and a little bit of floor rust. What we can see… more»
Aug 22, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1964 Austin Princess DM4: Confused Seller
The seller of this 1964 Austin Princess Limousine, a model DM4, states it is one of the Rolls Royce model in their listing here on eBay. The history of these cars gets very confusing over the years, as the brand… more»
Aug 10, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Motoring Monday: Three 1930’s Austins
The Austin 7 was Britain’s equivalent of the Model T; the first common truly affordable “people’s car” that was within the reach of most families (used, if not new). Although not even close to the Model T’s proliferation with… more»
Aug 10, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Clown Car To Barn Car: 1949 Austin Devon
This 1949 Austin Devon has a history of circus use (!) before being stored in a barn for over 20 years. Now it’s been pulled out of the barn and is up for sale in Appleton, Wisconsin for $1,400…. more»
