Those who experienced it first-hand will almost universally agree that life in post-war Britain was pretty miserable. Parts of the country had been bombed into rubble, and rationing remained widespread. The Government was keen to stimulate the economy, and… more»
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No Reserve: 1960 Morris Minor 1000
Although the original Mini is viewed by many as one of the “Cars of the People,” the reality is that it was the humble Morris Minor 1000 that managed to get the British public mobile again after World War… more»
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Show-Worthy? 1968 Morris Minor
Despite a set of poor photos, I thought this 1968 Morris Minor deserved space on Barn Finds. Its color combination is attractive, it’s said to be in show-worthy condition, it runs well, and the price is reasonable. The Morris… more»
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Rare In The States: 1954 Morris Oxford
One of the joys of the classic world is that there appears to be something out there for everyone, regardless of taste and budget. The classifieds overflow with muscle and pony cars, while there are plenty of luxury and… more»
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Fun Driver: 1967 Morris Minor 1000
Diversity is one of the hallmarks of cars featured at Barn Finds. While we feature plenty of muscular American classics, it is hard to resist vehicles that some might consider slightly left-field. I’m unsure if that term is appropriate… more»
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Third Time Lucky? 1937 Morris Eight Series I Two-Seat Tourer
UPDATE 04/23/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, especially when the vehicle caters to a niche market. Such is the case with this 1937 Morris Eight Two-Seat Tourer. It is a rare little beast because even though the… more»
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Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
BF Project: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper Update
After posting about our current project, this 1962 Morris Cooper, we got a lot of great feedback and requests for video updates. So, I filmed a short video (vlog) of what I’m currently working on. Rather than rehash what’s… more»
BF Project: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper 997
A while back, we listed and sold our Lotus Elan barn find right here on the site. What we failed to mention was that when we found and purchased it, it came as a package deal with two other… more»
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UK Find! 1970 Morris Minor Traveler
Most British car lovers (and a substantial portion of the rest of you) will find a soft spot in their hearts for the Morris Minor Traveler (wood-framed two-door station wagon). This particular car was being restored by a former… more»
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63k Mile Survivor: Rare 1967 Morris Mini Estate Wagon
Well, here’s another cool car I’ve never seen up close and personal. That’s because not many were ever exported to the States and the seller guesstimates there may be less than 10 of these Morris Mini Estate Wagons currently… more»
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Idaho British Car Collection for Sale!
We’ve been seeing a lot of collections up for sale recently, and it’s fun to see the types of cars people like to collect. This one appears to be a British car fan – there are 7 available vehicles… more»
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Stash Of Old Cars Discovered In Brazil
A group of curious teenagers found an old building in the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil too tempting to leave alone, so they broke in to see what was there. To their amazement, they found dozens of old cars… more»
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Illinois Barn Find: 1958 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer
While many people naturally focus on the original Mini as one of the most significant cars ever to emerge from England, the role of the humble Morris Minor 1000 should never be underestimated. It might not have offered the… more»
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Early US Export: 1960 Morris 850 Mini
The BMC Mini, initially available under both the Austin and Morris nameplates, was an instant hit when it arrived on the market in England in mid-1959. Exports to the US began in early 1960 where it was sold as… more»
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Stored 52 Years: 1949 Morris Oxford MO Series
While the Morris automobile dates to 1913, the Oxford MO Series came later and ran from 1948-54. It was the English company’s first new car after World War. The MO was one of the earlier cars to go with… more»
