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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 […]
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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 ...
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 […]