Barn Finds

British Barn Find: 1964 Jaguar Mark X

Mike Stephens — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

For buyers seeking a British luxury sedan during the sixties decade, one very opulent choice was the Jaguar Mark X, which saw production beginning with the 1961 model and running through 1970. The large size and distinctive lines looked...

Holy Grail Car: 2005 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible

Jeff Lavery — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Mini, but now as an auction. You can take another look here on eBay. When we look at the vintage muscle and classic cars that are most sought-after today, it is often...

British Barn Find: 1934 Wolseley Hornet

Jim ODonnell — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Here’s an obscure one for you, a 1934 Wolseley Hornet Special. Manufactured by Wolseley Motors Limited, a Birmingham, England manufacturer. This right-hand drive, and now in two-seater form, has been languishing, hidden away in St. Louis for many years....

College Car: 1963 Triumph TR4

Jeff Lavery — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

The cars we drove in our youth often hold a warm place in our hearts, and finding that car or truck we owned in our formative years is a goal for many enthusiasts at some point in their lives....

Donated Classic: 1980 MG MGB

Adam Clarke — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Charity auctions are always interesting for the variety of cars that come under the hammer. This 1980 MG MGB is a perfect example of that theme. It is a solid classic that needs little to return to active service....

Right-Hand Drive: 1965 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Adam Clarke — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

If you are like me, you have a short list of classics you would park in your garage if money and space were no object. For me, a Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster would make the list, alongside a...

58k Original Miles: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

Adam Clarke — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 03:00:00 +0000

The word “iconic” is probably used too readily in the classic world. However, there are cars deserving of that title. Turning our attention to British classics, the two that spring to mind are the MGB and the Jaguar E-Type....

Best Coupe Ever? 1975 Jaguar XJ6C

Michelle Rand — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

By the mid-1960s, Jaguar was displaying several sedans in its showrooms. It had the 420, the Mark I/II series, the Mark X, and the S. Meanwhile, employers’ relationships with workers in Britain were deteriorating by the day, creating a...

May Be Great: 1971 MGB Roadster Barn Find

Jeff Bennett — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

If you are a Barn Finds reader, you surely have learned a lot about MGBs by perusing these pages. Even those who are not enthusiasts of the marque know that these popular sports cars have but one mortal enemy:...

Kei With a British Accent: 1960 Ford Thames Freighter

Jeff Bennett — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

One of the hottest sub-segments of the collector car hobby is Kei trucks. These tiny trucks and vans, usually from Japan, are illegal to import when new but can be brought here once they reach 25 years after production...

Long Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon

Michelle Rand — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

If a car could be considered the savior of its maker, then the Rolls Royce 20/25 is it. Like many other companies after WWI, Rolls was struggling to return to its primary purpose – making luxury automobiles – after...

Affordable British Classic: 1960 Rover 100

Adam Clarke — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:48:59 +0000

We see our share of classic British sports cars crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but family sedans are far less common. That is what made this 1960 Rover 100 stand out for me. It is a solid and...

Daily Driven: 1954 MG TF

Adam Clarke — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Okay, I get it. Some readers will have a burning passion for owning a classic British sports car, but finding one that doesn’t require spending a king’s ransom on restoration can be challenging. However, vehicles like this 1954 MG...

Could It Be Rust Free? 1971 Jensen Interceptor

Jeff Bennett — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 02:20:00 +0000

Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness Monster, and the theory of Atlantis? If you believe in any of those, then I have something for...

Cheap Wheels! 1968 MG Midget

Russ Dixon — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:09:09 +0000

If you’re into small sports cars, they don’t come much shorter than the MG Midget. It was a little roadster built across four generations by MG from 1961 to 1979. Once you get into one of these cars, you...

British Wedge: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Michelle Rand — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:47:42 +0000

Sent in new directions by the popularity of placing a car’s engine in its mid-section, auto designers of the 1970s were winnowing down the frontal area of cars right and left. The Lotus Esprit owes its striking looks to...

Needs TLC: 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III

Adam Clarke — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Few sights are sadder than a classic car exposed to the elements as Mother Nature takes its toll on its panels and paint. That is the fate this 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III suffered, requiring a dedicated new...