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.
Confession time…we had a little bid on this 1979 Austin Maxi when it popped up on eBay, but had no idea it would be this popular! We did the right thing, though, which was to publish it on our large UK Barn Finds Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts, so it’s no surprise that […]
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With its sought after 2.7-litre engine, this Volvo 264 is a real gem of a find. A ‘barn find’ car, it’ll need some work… From the seller: “Very rare Volvo requiring restoration, hasn’t been on the road for at least 20 years! Sold as a non running restoration project. We have had the car running [&...
We’re big fans of the unloved here at UK Barn Finds and this Chrysler Sunbeam ticks a few boxes; small engine, obscure and neglected! From the seller: “1978 T registered Chrysler Sunbeam 1.0 GL finished in Lime Green This Chrysler Sunbeam 1.0 litre first registered on 2nd October 1978 just 4 previous keepers, last change […]
If you’re a fan of the Riley Elf, then there’s only one thing better than a barn find Riley Elf….TWO barn find Riley Elfs. Or is it Elves? From the seller: “Barn stored for many years on blocks.The red car has been owned by my family from new which can be ...
This Austin Mini Clubman is one of those projects that got started, stalled and then forgotten about. Maybe you’re the person to finish the job? From the seller: “I bought this Mini Clubman back in the mid 00’s as a rolling restoration project. The engine has been replaced with a later model Mini Cooper ...
Yes, it’s going to need work, but quite a few people are already interested in this 1966 Ford Zodiac barn find on eBay… From the seller: “1966 Ford Zodiac MK3 for complete restoration. 2.5-litre straight-six engine. Non-runner. Lots and lots of rust. I have the log book and keys. Engine not locked up. Car rolls […]
This is one of the most amazing finds we’ve seen for a while – TWO Honda S800 one-owner cars with consecutive registrations! From the seller: “Here we have a pair of these Honda S800s. If you don’t know about them they are called S800 because they have a 800cc engine with 4 carburettors! Weighing ...
WHAT a find this Fiat 127 Special is. When did you last see one anywhere?!! I honestly can’t remember seeing one for years. From the seller: “1 Lady Owner From New With Just 23,000 Miles From New. Has been sat in a garage for the last 20 years This is rare and unusual car which […]
I’ve got nothing against import cars, but it is nice to see a UK MK1 Ford Cortina, especially when it’s as nice as this one! From the seller: “Had full restoration 2 years ago blasted underside raptor and body colour coded Axles etc powder coated new brakes bearings brake lines fuel lines etc fitted ...
Is it wrong that we quite like this Rover P4 100 Pick Up? It looks like a whole lot of fun, for little money! From the seller: “Solid Truck … Starts , Runs and Drives , this was someones pride & Joy, and has attended many a classic car show Correctly registered as a pickup […]