By the time 1996 rolled aroundthe writing was on the wall for the classic Jaguar XJS. Despite being occasionally maligned for quality control issues (more of an issue with earlier cars than later models)the XJS was a… more»
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British Saloon Project: 1951 Riley RMB
My challenge here at Barn Findswith a mostly American and slightly past-the-age-of-restoration crowdis to impress you with the remarkable Riley. It’s a tall order. Obviouslythe photos are …. less than stellar. And perhaps for the Riley… more»
BF Exclusive: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
I’m a bit of a sucker for an Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. Not only are they fun to drivebut they’re also the happiest car out there. Their only real weakness is their lack of horsepower. While most people… more»
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No Reserve: One-Owner 1973 Jensen-Healey
This 1973 Jensen-Healey ticks many of the boxes that potential buyers consider essential when seeking a classic British sports car. It is a one-owner vehicle that has spent its life in favorable climates. That has allowed it to avoid… more»
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Celebrity Value? 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow at No Reserve
What is the value of a car once owned by a celebrity? The seller of this four-door 1972 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow provides documentation showing that Walter Matthau purchased it new for his second wifeCarol. Aside from the celebrity… more»
We Revived This 1962 Morris Mini Cooper Barn Find!
For the past 4 yearswe’ve been slowly going through this very special barn find. If you’ve been following the site over the yearsyou might have seen a post or two about it. Running Barn Finds takes up… more»
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Pinto-Based Replica: 1952 Jaguar XK120G
The replica world was a wild and wonderful place in the late 70s and throughout the 1980s when builders of every size and capability found endless ways to package up exotic look-a-likes. As we’ve discussed previouslythe quality of… more»
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Wood-Chassis Wonder! 1969 Marcos 1600 GT
The panels of many British cars from the 1920s and 1930s were crafted by wrapping metal around wood frames. That practice began to phase out in the 1950s. But there’s one car with a bona fide wood chassis –… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow LWB
Rolls-Royce has a long history of iterative development with a strong emphasis on heritage. While other brands debut fully redesigned models every few yearsRolls-Royce might launch a new design once every decade. While it’s not as exciting as… more»
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Stored Twenty Years: 1960 Triumph TR3A
By most measuresStandard Motor Company was late to the sports car niche. Vauxhall’s 1910 C-10 – dubbed the “Prince Henry” – is considered to be Britain’s first sports car; MG and Morgan were born making sports cars; Jaguar… more»
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Parked in ’77: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
If this 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster proves nothing elseit demonstrates that rummaging around in sheds and barns can unearth automotive gold. A previous owner placed it into storage in 1977and it has just emerged into the light… more»
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Rare Beauty: 1969 MGC Roadster
The MGC was one car when it was launched in 1967. But it is another car altogether today. The physical aspects of this transformation are rooted in modern cures for the many complaints about handling and heaviness when the… more»
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Summer and Winter Combo: Daimler V8 and Fiat 1200
This is an intriguing package deal. Normallywhen we see two or more vehicles come up for grabs in the same listingthere’s a theme to the offering. One running car plus a parts caror a collection of… more»
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2-Seat Fun! 1961 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a small 2-seat runabout that was designed by Nash Motors in the U.S. but built by Austin in England. From 1954 to 1962it was sold at times as both Nash and Hudson productsbut eventually… more»
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BF Exclusive: 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SE
Some vehicles come with a paper trail. Others come with a story. This 2003 Land Rover Discovery II SElisted as a Barn Finds Classified in MiddletownConnecticutwith an $8,000 asking priceoffers a bit of both. It’s… more»
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No Reserve Three-Wheeler: 1976 Lomax 223
Here’s a British body paired with French mechanicals – what could go wrong! The Lomax is a kit car provided from 1982 first by Lomax Motor Company; later iterations were available from Mumford Motorsthen Cradley Motorswhich dissolved… more»