A 45-year barn find is unusual enough. A 45-year barn find Skoda Octavia estate is something else entirely. Heading to Cheffins’ next Vintage Sale on 18th July is this remarkably original-looking 1970 Skoda Octavia estate, a car that has reportedly spent the last four and a half decades tucked away inside a barn. For many […]
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Military Land Rovers always attract attention, but this restored Snatch Defender appears to be taking things to another level. Listed on eBay by seller jaco1746, the former British Army vehicle has already attracted a large number of watchers, and it’s easy to see why. According to the seller, this armoured Snatch Land Rover served ...
There are restoration projects, and then there are restoration projects. This 1973 Ford Escort Mk1 two-door falls firmly into the latter category. Currently listed for sale on eBay, it’s about as honest as old Escort projects come, with plenty of rust, plenty of work ahead and the sort of potential that keeps Ford enthusiasts interested. [&...
A few weeks ago we shared a short video of this wonderful 1966 Morris FG Recovery Truck arriving at Anglia Car Auctions ahead of their June classic sale. Now the truck has officially appeared in the auction catalogue, giving enthusiasts a closer look at one of the most distinctive commercial vehicles of its era. The […]
Some days our eBay trawling turns up a couple of interesting Minis. Other days it delivers a collection like this. From an early Austin Seven restored over a decade to a VTEC-powered Mini Van project and a Subaru-engined AWD Clubman that sounds like somebody took inspiration from Project Binky after a few pints, today’s ...
Unrestored 1980s cars with genuine one-owner history are becoming incredibly difficult to find now, especially examples that have effectively disappeared from public view for decades. This 1982 Triumph Acclaim CD Triomatic looks to be one of those cars. Stored away after just 19,714 miles and untouched since the mid-1980s, the seller believes it could well […]
Special edition Mk1 Ford Fiestas are getting hard to find now, especially ones that still retain this much originality and history. This 1979 Ford Fiesta Sandpiper has appeared for sale looking remarkably well preserved in its original Roman Bronze finish, complete with detailed paperwork, long-term local history and a very smart recommissioning story behind it. […]
A genuine early Mini project is always going to grab attention, especially when it has apparently spent the last 35 years tucked away in dry storage. This 1961 Morris Mini 850 has now surfaced on eBay needing full restoration, but from the photos and seller description, it looks like the sort of car many Mini […]
The Hillman Imp has always had a loyal following, but finding a genuinely unspoiled example with long-term ownership and low mileage is becoming increasingly difficult. This 1974 Hillman Imp Super recently caught our eye on eBay thanks to its wonderfully honest appearance, original details and reported 34,000 miles from new. Finished in bright blue and […]
Classic car projects on eBay can be dangerously tempting sometimes. We started off looking for one interesting project this morning and somehow ended up staring at a brave Mk1 Fiesta, a brave BMW 635CSI restoration, a rare Mini Pickup and one of the maddest custom Beetles we’ve seen in years. Naturally, we now want ...