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This one had the room watching… and waiting. The 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4 isn’t just another fast Ford — it’s one of those cars that quietly commands respect, and at Anglia Car Auctions, this particular example proved exactly why. A Proper One-Owner Cosworth Finished in Diamond White with Raven interior, this Sapphire […]
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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 – ...
We’ve picked up some interesting bits over the years, and this is exactly the sort of thing that turns up when you’re clearing out old garages and workshops. A British Leyland dealer sign – and not a small one either. This is a large acrylic light box front, over 3ft square, the sort of ...
Every now and then, it’s not the car that steals the show — it’s what’s left inside it. This Big D de-icer aerosol was found tucked away in a car that was last taxed in 1979. That alone gives you a clue, but the real talking point is right there on the tin. A ...
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. [&...
Every now and then, it’s not the cars that stop you in your tracks. It’s the little things. This brake adjusting spanner for BMC Minis turned up as part of a garage clearance, still in its original packaging… and still wearing what might be the best talking point of all. A tiny old ...
A Proper Bit of History Every now and then something turns up that reminds us exactly why we started UK Barn Finds in the first place. This week, it was this. A 1951 three-wheel utility trike, built not in a factory, but by hand by Jim Richardson — an estate carpenter at Southwick Hall near […]
What Is a Churchill Hydrolastic Pump? The Churchill Hydrolastic pump is a specialist tool that played a vital role in servicing classic British Leyland suspension systems. Every now and then, something turns up that stops you in your tracks. Not because it’s shiny. Not because it’s rare in the traditional sense. But because ...