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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. […]
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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 ...
A Citroën 2CV Dolly went under the hammer at Cheffins — but this time, it didn’t quite find a buyer. We spotted this one ahead of the sale, and while it had plenty of appeal on paper, the result tells a slightly different story. A charming classic with a twist Offered from the estate ...
A 1988 BMW 325i (E30) Convertible went under the hammer at Cheffins — and delivered one of the biggest surprises of the sale. We watched this one live, and it quickly became clear this wasn’t going to follow the guide. A standout result On paper, this was an honest and usable example. Offered from the […]
A 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI has now gone under the hammer — and the result landed right on the money. We featured this Mk1 GTI ahead of the Cheffins sale, where it generated plenty of discussion. With its mix of originality, recommissioning needs and honest presentation, it was always going to be one that divided […]
A 1922 Ford Model TT Omnibus went under the hammer — and the result got plenty of people talking. We featured this unusual pre-war vehicle ahead of the Cheffins sale, and it quickly became one of the most engaging posts we’ve shared. With its rarity and distinctive look, opinions were split on what it might […]
A 1998 Rover Mini Paul Smith Edition went under the hammer — and this one got people talking. Guided at £6,000–£8,000 at Anglia Car Auctions, it wasn’t quite what many would expect from a Paul Smith Mini. But that’s exactly what made it interesting. Watch how the bidding played out below: Original isn’t always best? [&...
Update: This car has now sold — read the full result here:https://ukbarnfinds.com/1983-volkswagen-golf-gti-auction-result/ A 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI is heading under the hammer — and it’s exactly the kind of car that could go either way on the day. Set to be sold by Cheffins, this example represents one of the final production years ...