What’s your definition of an “outlaw” car? I think of Emory and Singer Porsches, and a comment made on the Pelican Parts forum – that the term arose when someone dared deviate from the accepted orthodoxy established by Ferdinand… more»
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Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Bush Find: 1979 MG MGB GT
“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.” Okay, it won’t be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic, but you’ll find a 1979 MGB GT. This sad little classic spent years in its current location,… more»
Jun 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Grandpa’s Project: 1953 MG TD Midget
The TD was a variant of the MG T-Type Series which was in production from 1935 to 1955. TD sales began in 1950 and continued through 1953. The body was old school as not much had changed since the… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Real Twin Cam Race Car: 1959 MG MGA Twin Cam
Believe it or not, we have a second MG MGA race car to discuss here on Barn Finds. This one is a rare twin-cam 1959 MG MGA that was outfitted long ago to do battle at Laguna Seca, Watkins,… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Former 1960s SCCA Race Car: 1957 MG MGA
It was none other than Junior Johnson who gave the best piece of advice in racing history. Johnson flatly stated that if you want to make a small fortune in racing you start with a large one. This was… more»
Jun 8, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
BOSS 302 Powered: 1958 MGA Roadster
When Carrol Shelby first put a small block Ford V-8 into the narrow confines of an AC Ace, he unwittingly created a monster. Not only did his Cobras turn out to be beasts on the racetrack, but his revolutionary… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1977 MG MGB Roadster
This MGB had been parked down the street from Barn Finds headquarters for many years. I’d wanted to inquire about it, but I never took the time to stop. Finally, I knocked on the door the other day and… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Estate Sale: 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster
The MGA delivers a high “smiles to miles” quotient, with its graceful shape, reasonable price, and simple mechanicals. The design of the car far preceded its production. It was first unveiled in 1951 as a race car built on… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Garage Bound for 45 Years: 1961 MG MGA
Sometimes procrastination can pay off in unexpected ways. Take for example this 1961 MG MGA roadster for sale on Craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri. This pasty white sports car has been hidden away in a garage for 45 long… more»
May 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Summer Fun: 1972 MGB Roadster
For those of us who have read every word Peter Egan wrote in Road and Track magazine, in us lies an innate desire to own a British sports car. Yes, we are aware that they lack the reliability of… more»
May 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Buried Alive: 1962 MG MGA Mk II
The MGA was a successful sports car built by MG between 1955 and 1962. Several variants were produced including this Mk II from 1962 (total production exceeded 101,000 units). This example is a project covered up by its parts… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Sports Car: 1979 MGB Roadster
The MGB was the replacement for the MGA and was built by British Motor Corp. and its successor from 1962 to 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster which later expanded to include a coupe, and its variants had… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sports Car Collection for Sale!
We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Family Owned, No Reserve! 1953 MG TD
Running, driving, project cars are few and far between – either the car is so much a project that it can’t be safely run, or it’s not a project at all. Here’s one that fits the bill – a… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve: 1963 MG Midget
I have always considered my automotive tastes as eclectic, although there was a time when I barely gave small British sports cars more than a passing glance. However, that attitude was born of ignorance because it took only a… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored 35 Years! Volvo-Powered 1950 MG TD
While American cars of the late ’40s trended toward front fenders integrated into the body, Morris Garages (MG) sent the “Yanks” a classic full-fender sports car with running boards, triggering fond memories among WWII GIs who served in England…. more»
