For sale in Panorama City, California, on Facebook Marketplace is a 1959 MGA project car that enjoys rust-free status thanks to its location out west. But beyond that, it’s an ambitious project. Everything is very dirty and/or weathered, it’s… more»
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Bargain 1965 MG Midget!
Once in a while, when I’m scanning our assignment lists here at Barn Finds, a car is so compellingly cheap, I try to put it in front of you as soon as possible. Here’s an example – no, it’s… more»
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V6 Transplant! 1980 MGB Roadster
One of the oldest hotrod games in town is performing an engine swap. You know, you remove an underperforming or a tired old original powerplant and breathe some new life into the old steed with something more substantial. Well,… more»
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Could Be A Bargain! 1968 MGC GT Project
The owner of this relatively rare 1968 MGC-GT doesn’t want to waste a lot of words in his Craigslist post from Clackamas, Oregon (near Portland). “1968 MGC GT, $4950.00, runs good, been sitting, needs paint.” We further learn it… more»
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Desiccated Survivor: 1950 MG TD
One constant theme you detect when reading about the many cars profiled on the pages of Barn Finds is that bargains are available if you are the least bit handy in your garage. Most of the vehicles featured are… more»
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Summer Weather Ready: 1974 MG Midget Mark III
Some classics possess so much inherent charm that they are almost impossible to ignore. That is how I feel about traditional British sports cars, and why I found myself immediately drawn to this 1974 MG Midget Mark III. This… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1955 Victress C2 and MGA Coupe
The world of fiberglass kit cars is vast, and there are numerous craftsmen and manufacturers that created striking models with short-lived lifespans. This, in turn, makes these cars quite rare but also near impossible to document, and subsequently, value…. more»
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Ready To Enjoy! 1974 MGB Roadster
As a regular car buyer, I love seeing “WILL CONSIDER ANY REASONABLE OFFER” on listings of cool-looking vehicles. Take this 1974 chrome-bumper MGB convertible, produced in October of 1973, and available on Craigslist in the St. Louis area. It’s… more»
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Garage Find: 1956 MG MGA Project
Often, when one finds an old car that is in deleterious condition, its surroundings will match said vehicle’s state. In the case of this 1956 MG “A”, its surroundings look more like a typical suburban garage and not the… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 MG MGB
There are typically two major ways that a classic can attract attention. The first is to be extraordinarily desirable, while the second is to be affordable. British sports cars like this 1976 MG MGB enjoy a strong following in… more»
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Another MGB Transplant: No Reserve 1959 MGA
We’re no strangers to the MGA at Barn Finds, and we’ve seen cars ranging from lost causes to stunningly restored. What is more unusual is to have two appear on our desks in quick succession that have received engine… more»
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Stalled Project: 1961 MGA 1600 Mk I Roadster
Let us count the ways…. that car projects become stalled. Money. Relationships. Storage. Boredom. Age. Work. Moving. Children. I’m sure there are other reasons – maybe positive ones like, I thought I wanted an MGA 1600 but suddenly I… more»
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One of 103: 1953 Arnolt-MG Coupe
In the 1950s, unibody construction, though not new, was becoming far more common. The trend spelled disaster for coachbuilders, accustomed to working with manufacturers to dress the latest chassis. Carrozzeria Bertone was already reeling from the financial effects of… more»
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Runs And Drives: 1958 MGA Roadster
If you like cars, it’s hard to avoid an “MGA Phase” in your life. It’s a beautiful car – there’s hardly a line you’d redraw. My phase was in my youth, my early 20s; I’d see MGAs at car… more»
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Cheap, Long-Stored 1951 MG TD Project
This 1951 MG TD has just emerged from twenty-three years of storage, with the bloom – albeit faded – of an older restoration still upon her. Advertised on craigslist for $10,950 in non-running form (pay an extra few thousand… more»
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Requires Assembly: 1969 MGC Project
We cover MGBs out the wazoo. As for its more muscular sibling, the MGC, not so much so. Today’s 1969 MGC discovery is a project car that will require assembly, but much good restoration work has already occurred. Hailing… more»
