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»
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Jul 16, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Taxi, Taxi! 1965 Austin FX4
While there’s some rust in the doors of this taxi, the body as a whole doesn’t look too bad, and it’s been driven less than 80,000 miles. Ok, I’m skeptical of that claim as well! Maybe 180, 28o, or… more»
Jun 25, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Engine Needed: 1929 Austin 7 Special
This charming little special is just begging for someone to finish it – engine needed! Reader Robert R sent us this find, which is physically located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and listed for sale here on eBay. There’s a buy-it-now… more»
Jun 22, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Motoring Monday: Austin Americas
I was very surprised to find not one, but two Austin Americas for sale this morning. The Austin America was a model intended solely for the US market (surprise, considering the name, right?) based on the British Motor Corporation/British… more»
Mar 18, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1959 Austin A40 Farina: Cheap Pininfarina Style
Those of you that have followed this site for a while know that I’m a fan of oddball British cars, and the A40 fits right in. This one is located in Long Beach, California and is available here on… more»
Mar 10, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Austin Of England: 1949 Austin A40 Sports
I’ll never understand why it is so hard for some seller’s to take decent photos of their cars, but for whatever reason some just can’t do it. I would normally skip over a listing like this one, poor quality… more»
Jan 18, 2015 • Stories • 19 Comments
Reader Find: 1951 A40 Austin Sports
From Fred H – I attended the monthly Saturday coffee of the Boise Idaho British Car Club in August and announced I had sold my MG and was looking for a new project. I was directed to a visitor… more»
Dec 23, 2014 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Pinin Style: 1959 Austin A40 Farina
In the late 1950’s, BMC was trying to add some style up and down their lineup as a way to hide pretty ordinary mechanical components. By contracting with Pininfarina, they were assured of the latest in Italian styling. The… more»
Nov 23, 2014 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Instant Wedding Car Business: 2 Austin Limos
I’ll admit it. I have thought about starting a wedding car business on occasion. I like cake as much as the next guy, but I can’t really say that I enjoy weddings all that much. The prospect of owning a… more»
Nov 14, 2014 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barn Finds Are For Kids Too: 1949 Austin J40
It’s possible that the city of Boise doesn’t own a single snow plow! The white stuff is piling up outside and the inexperienced winter drivers here make the trip to work frightful. So, maybe I will just stay inside… more»
Nov 16, 2013 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Utility Coupe: 1968 Austin Mini Truck
Reader Pete M. sent us this unique little find that was hiding in a barn in the UK. From the front it looks like any other Austin Mini, but this isn’t your run of the mill Mini. This 1968… more»
Oct 11, 2013 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Under Wraps: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S
Lifting that garage door had to be an exciting event, and the rush only intensified as the tarp was pulled back to reveal a low mileage 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S. It was parked nearly 32 years ago and… more»
Jun 21, 2013 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Assembly Required: 1969 Austin Mini
Minis are not complicated cars, but they are still complicated enough that we have seen quite a few unfinished projects on the market. This particular one looks promising. The dirty tasks of bodywork and paint are done and a… more»
