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 1975 Vauxhall HP Firenza Droopsnoot went under the hammer — and this was one we really had our eye on. It’s not often you see one of these come up, and with 40 years of long-term ownership behind it, this example had plenty going for it. Watch how the bidding played out below: Before […]
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A 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 went under the hammer — and as ever with these, it drew plenty of attention. With just 19,000 miles showing, this was the sort of example that tends to get bidders interested straight away. Watch how the bidding played out below: From the outset, there was solid engagement. The DeLorean might […]
A Ford Fiesta RS Turbo went under the hammer — and this one didn’t hang about. Offered with no reserve at the Practical Classics Restoration Show in 2026, it was guided at £8,000–£10,000 and looked like it might settle somewhere within that range. Watch the full auction play out below: At first, the bidding followed […]
A 1990 Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider went under the hammer — but what is a Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider actually worth today? Offered with no reserve after 15 years off the road, it had all the ingredients to go one of two ways. Watch how the bidding played out below: At first glance, […]
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 [&...
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 […]