Catch up on the latest barn finds, auction news, and classic car stories in our ‘News & Waffle’ section. From rare discoveries to expert insights, this is your go-to spot for all things classic.
A Vauxhall Astra GTE went under the hammer at Anglia Car Auctions — and as ever with these, it didn’t take long for opinions to form. Watch the full auction play out below: At first glance, this looked like it might land somewhere around guide. That’s usually where these sit — solid interest, but not […]
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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 […]
Last month we were at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2026 — and what a weekend it turned out to be. We had four cars on display on the Footman James Barn Find stand, alongside a fantastic mix of projects, survivors and long-forgotten classics. Our line-up included a Series 1 Austin Allegro […]
We had a fantastic time at Rustival this weekend — one of those events that really reminds you what the classic car scene is all about. We took along our early Austin Maestro, which seemed to draw plenty of interest throughout the day. In fact, we spent so much time chatting to people that this […]
The Goodwood Revival 2026 (18-20 September) will mark the centenary of Maserati’s first major triumph at the Targa Florio, with an exceptional collection of cars. No marque in history has embraced the highs and lows of motorsport more enigmatically than Maserati. From beautiful cars and legendary drivers to glorious victories – and occasional setbacks – […]
The Custodian Collection: Cars for Re-awakening Project cars – those requiring a touch of TLC or more – never fail to catch imagination and interest and so the latest from Historics Auctioneers very much hits the spot…. ‘The Custodian Collection: Cars for Re-awakening’ is an online Historics auction featuring a curated collection of some 50 Lots; […]
The 2026 Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional returns to its now familiar home at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on Saturday 25th July. Now it its 12th year, the festival attracts owners and enthusiasts of mundane motors from around the world, becoming an annual pilgrimage for those who admire the brilliance of basic and understand the ...
The Hagerty Hill Climb returns to the legendary Shelsley Walsh on Saturday 9th May 2026, inviting enthusiasts to experience one of the world’s most celebrated motorsport venues. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Worcestershire countryside, Shelsley Walsh is not only among the finest hill climb courses in the UK, it is also the oldest ...