There’s something especially dangerous about a no reserve auction when the catalogue looks like this. Because suddenly the sensible “I’ll just have a look” approach disappears completely. Historics Auctioneers are holding their ‘Flight of Elegance’ sale at Farnborough International on 16th May 2026, and buried amongst the catalogue are ten very different classics all being […]
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Two proper barn find Porsches heading to auction These are the sorts of finds that stop people scrolling. Historics Auctioneers are offering not one, but two air-cooled Porsche projects in their upcoming ‘Flight of Elegance’ sale at Farnborough International on 16th May 2026 — and both look exactly how you’d hope a genuine barn find […]
A proper spot at Anglia Car Auctions I popped into Anglia Car Auctions to drop a few bits off and, as always, had a quick wander. This 1975 Hillman Hunter GL immediately stood out. It’s heading into their June sale, and while it might not be the loudest car in the room, it’s exactly ...
This Triumph Dolomite 1500HL project car is exactly the sort of thing you don’t see often now – a proper used classic that’s still running and hasn’t been left to rot away. It’s always a good sign when a seller says they’ve used a car daily. That usually means one thing – ...
Not every barn find has four wheels. Sometimes, it’s the bikes that hit hardest… especially when they take you straight back to being a kid. This 1978 Raleigh Grifter Mk1 is exactly that kind of find. A Proper 1970s Icon Launched in 1976, the Raleigh Grifter quickly became one of the most recognisable bikes of […]
There are projects… and then there are projects. This left-hand drive 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 definitely falls into the latter category. At first glance, it’s hard to know where you’d even begin, and that’s exactly why listings like this always get people talking. A Proper Mk1 Escort Project Described as a 1600 model and ...
There was a time when these were everywhere. Now? Try finding a tidy early MG Metro Mk1. It’s funny how some cars quietly slip through the cracks. Back in the day, everyone wanted a Golf GTI or a Peugeot 205 GTI. Meanwhile, the MG Metro just got on with the job… and was often overlooked. [&...
Update: This car has now sold — read the full result here:https://ukbarnfinds.com/1983-volkswagen-golf-gti-auction-result/ A 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI is heading under the hammer — and it’s exactly the kind of car that could go either way on the day. Set to be sold by Cheffins, this example represents one of the final production years ...
This is exactly the kind of car that often gets overlooked at first glance, but becomes more interesting the longer you look at it. Spotted at Cheffins ahead of one of their recent sales, this Ford Fiesta Popular Plus is a good reminder of just how quickly everyday cars can move into classic territory. A [&...
A 1973 Ford Cortina 1600L went under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions — and it’s fair to say the result caught a few people off guard. Watch the full auction play out here: At first glance, this looked like a fairly straightforward lot. Bidding opened around the £7,500 mark — a level that would […]