As we have noted before, the Triumph Stag was a pretty decent car in search of a few components. One owner has taken that into their own hands by inserting a Buick V-6 where the small Triumph V-8 used… more»
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Dec 14, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Garage Find: 1959 Austin Healey Sprite
This tired 1959 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite is said to be a recent garage find from somewhere in New York State. These are among the most recognized of classic British sports cars, and there’s an enthusiastic following for them,… more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored For 42 Years: 1967/8 Triumph TR4A
This pleasingly original 196″8″ Triumph TR4A is available here on craigslist and is located in Powhatan, Virginia. The seller is asking $15,500 but as with most craigslist prices that is probably at least somewhat negotiable. The reason I put… more»
Dec 9, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Easy project: 1961 Triumph Herald
While it didn’t possess the sort of performance that was guaranteed to get your heart racing, the 948cc engined Triumph Herald was a nice little car, and the chassis developed for the car later saw service as the base… more»
Dec 5, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V8 Swap? 1965 Triumph TR4A
It’s important for me to look at cars like this 1965 Triumph TR4A, submitted to us by Barn Finds reader Michael V. Why? Because it is way, way rustier than the junkyard-find Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth I’ve been documenting on… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Increasingly Rare: 1960 Triumph TR3
Although never officially called it, this 1960 Triumph TR3 is loosely referred to a TR3A, as it was an update of the original TR3, and was introduced in 1957. We don’t get a lot of information from the owner… more»
Nov 27, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 of 197: Rare 1954 Swallow Doretti
I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I try hard to be non-judgemental in my posts. But I’m having a tough time forgiving whoever decided to customize this 1954 Swallow Doretti, especially as there are… more»
Nov 12, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restore Or Part Out? 1976 Triumph TR6
The TR6 has always been my favorite vehicle out of the Triumph TR range. The squarer styling and deeply offset wheels with chrome trim rings make the car appear far more aggressive and purposeful than its predecessors. This TR6… more»
Oct 31, 2018 • Auctions • 14 Comments
Dusty & Crusty: British And German Group Find
There must be one heck of a story that allowed these cars to just sit in Rocky Mount, North Carolina for long enough that they look like this! The cars are listed for sale here on craigslist and consist… more»
Oct 16, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Brit: 1973 Triumph Stag
When it was formed in 1968, British Leyland stood as one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. Its portfolio included such brands as Rover, Triumph, Jaguar, and MG. However, the company was dysfunctional, and the lack of market success… more»
Oct 6, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
25 Years In Storage: 1962 Triumph TR3A Project
We all have those odd projects that we know we need to do but somehow time – and maybe interest – get away from us and we are left to sweep up the pieces. Here is an example of… more»
Oct 1, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare, Rusty And Wrecked: 1960 Triumph Italia #55
Built between 1959 and 1962, the Triumph Italia was the brainchild of, Dr. Salvatore Ruffino, Triumph’s Italian importer during that era. Layering Italian hand-built coachwork over a Triumph TR3 chassis (and priced over $1,000 higher than a new TR3)… more»
Sep 16, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Important Triumph! 1953 Jabbeke TR2
Typically we don’t feature restorations at Barn Finds, but occasionally one comes along that is a significant enough car it’s worth including anyway. This 1953 Triumph TR2 was used to set the stage for all succeeding TRs and is… more»
Sep 3, 2018 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Promising Project: 1968 Triumph Spitfire
Here, we have what may turn out to be a nice project at a great price. This 1968 Mark III Triumph Spitfire found here on craigslist for $1700, is located in Otisfield, Maine. These Triumphs are great starter classics as… more»
Sep 3, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
TRagedy: 1959 Triumph TR3 Project
No matter what brand it is, the sight of a forlorn and rotting car pulls at the heartstrings. At one point in the vehicle’s life, it was loved, appreciated, and in a way a member of the family. They… more»
Aug 31, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
What It Should Have Been? 1971 Triumph Stag
Most Barn Finds readers will be familiar with the sad story of the Triumph Stag — a car hampered by an underdeveloped V8 that had the architecture of two TR7 engines. Ever since Stag production began it’s been postulated… more»
