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.
It would appear that the road tax on this Talbot Horizon expired in 1996, according to the DVLA website, and it subsequently failed an MOT in 2014 on fairly minor issues. From the seller: “Talbot horizon le model car starts first time with fuel from a separate fuel can clutch slave cyl has stuck will […]
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This Wolseley 1500 hasn’t been off the road for a massively long time, but the fact that it fired straight up is still a testament to old school build quality! From the seller: “1964 WOLSELEY 1500, TAX AND MOT EXEMPT, BEEN STORED IN DRY GARAGE FOR 5 YEARS, CHARGED BATTERY, SHE STARTED FIRST TIME , […]
Interest in this Ford Capri 3.0S is bound to be high. It’s a very desirable model and they don’t come up for sale in barn find condition very often. From the seller: “Ford Capri 3.0S W Reg First registered 8th December 1980.BARN FIND it’s a genuine car that’s been sat in ...
This Ford Escort MK3 van popped up for sale on eBay recently and instantly attracted quite a few watchers! From the seller: “Ford escort VanA real classic barn find, not moved for a while and been barn storedConsidering its age it’s in fairly good condition, sills and floor appear solid.Engine turns with spannerNo ...
What a fantastically unique hot rod, with an amazing back story. And, to cap it all off, a brilliant number plate. We love it! From the seller: “Unique one off Riley 1.5 Hot Rod Jaguar running gear. Full chassis build. Built in 1979 by professional engineer John Toye. Originally built with 3.8 Jaguar E-Type engine […]
Do you remember the Ford Fiesta MK1 Million? We buy our fair share of barn find cars and each and every one throws up a gem or two. Often, cars that have been off the road for years are time capsules. It’s amazing what you find in them! We collected one such car recently. ...
This Vauxhall Viva would have been quite a sight back in the day and could be a real head-turner again, in the right hands. From the seller: “Vauxhall Viva HB 2 door quite a rare sight nowadays. Been laid up for many many years engine seized etc very very rusty, front wings and doors quite […]
Described as needing a full restoration, this 1980 MGB Roadster is certainly going to keep somebody busy! From the seller: “Requires full restoration MGB roadster 1980Some extras bonnet windows etc car is pretty much complete with log book & keys” For sale on eBay –> https://bit.ly/46rRM9m
Judging by the photos, of which there are many more on eBay, this Jaguar XJS-C barn find isn’t a weekend’s work. It does run, however, so sounds like a viable project! From the seller: “1986 jaguar xjs-c 88k v12I brought the car as a project and a genuine barn find from a collector ...
Having languished in a barn for for 35-years, this 1977 Mini Clubman is in need of a new owner. From the seller: “YOU ARE BIDDING TO BUYTHIS 1977 MINI CLUBMAN AUTOMATICIT HAS HAD 2 FORMER KEEPERSSHOWING 65,000 MILES ON THE SPEEDOMETER WE HAVE A V5C IN OUR NAME AND THE CAR IS REGITERESD AS HISTORICSO […]