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 […]
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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 […]
This is exactly why we enjoy getting out to events and auctions like this — you never quite know what you’re going to see next. We spent some time at Cheffins ahead of their latest sale, and as always, there was a proper mix of machinery, classics and the slightly unexpected scattered around the yard. [&...
Update (April 2026): This 1922 Ford Model TT Omnibus has now sold for £14,000. Read the full auction result here: https://ukbarnfinds.com/1922-ford-model-tt-omnibus-auction-result/ Every now and then, something turns up that properly stops you in your tracks — and this 1922 Ford Model TT Omnibus is exactly that. We spotted it ahead of this weekend’s Cheffins auction […]
There are days when an eBay listing really catches your eye. Today, when I saw this 1986 Rover SD1 3500 Vanden Plas Auto, was one of those days! From the seller: “Welcome to our auction for this 1986 Rover SD1 3500 Automatic Vanden Plas. We recently lost a great man. Terry was the epitome of […]
Despite being a full restoration project, this MG Maestro Turbo has already attracted quite a few bids. We’re not surprised, as it’s a rare hot-hatch! From the seller: “MG Maestro Turbo #370 H919XEW Project in BRG, log book present, you can see from the video it runs but will need to be trailered ...