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20-22 March 2026 • NEC Birmingham

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    2. Barn Find 2022

    Barn Find 2022

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    Anthony Hamilton’s 1964 BMW 1800

    Anthony Hamilton’s 1964 BMW 1800

    Thought to have been stored away some time in the 1970s, this saloon was discovered in an Essex garage. With just two previous owners it’s a rare find indeed, especially as very few remain on UK roads …
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    Wil Leaper – 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

    Wil Leaper – 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

    After it had spent around twenty five years in a barn, this owner acquired the Alfa less than a year ago and says it’s his mission to save it. Already stripped down to little more than a rolling shell …
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    Steve Bennett – 1973 Wolseley Six

    Steve Bennett – 1973 Wolseley Six

    Seemingly abandoned in the 1990s, this big saloon looks a bit sorry for itself thanks to the layer of grime and moss. However, the owner says it appears complete and original, and while full restorati …
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    Steve Bennett – 1966 Wolseley 6/110 Hearse

    Steve Bennett – 1966 Wolseley 6/110 Hearse

    It’s not often that a hearse appears on the barn finds display, so this one makes for a rather unusual project. It was built and used in Ireland and then ended up in storage until around 2010, and wit …
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    Steve Bennett – 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon

    Steve Bennett – 1959 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon

    This huge American motor sustained crash damage sometime in the 1970s, and spent decades in storage after being imported to the UK. It’s certainly a big project, but it came with plenty of original pa …
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    Peter Marsh – 1960 Morris Mini Van

    Peter Marsh – 1960 Morris Mini Van

    Having been discovered in a field back in 2011, this delightful van was in need of plenty of work and Peter bought it the following year. A complete and pleasingly original example with a reasonably s …
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    David Sharp – 1994 Ford Escort Si

    David Sharp – 1994 Ford Escort Si

    An interesting survivor of the once-ubiquitous Escort, the owner bought it five years ago in what he describes as an ‘impulse bid’ on an internet auction. Not too much work was needed and he’s been im …
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    Practical Classics – 1976 Morris Marina 1.3 Super

    Practical Classics – 1976 Morris Marina 1.3 Super

    When the owner wasn’t able to restore the car he contacted Practical Classics editor, Danny Hopkins, who can’t wait to get started on the project. Plenty of parts were included in the deal, so the nex …
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    *WINNER* Harry Larcombe – 1949 Jowett Bradford

    *WINNER* Harry Larcombe – 1949 Jowett Bradford

    This ice cream van is one of only four known survivors, so it’s both rare and incredibly charming with plenty of unique details. The engine has already been rebuilt, and while a re-paint will be neede …
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    Dave Wilson – 1961 Austin LD Luton Van

    Dave Wilson – 1961 Austin LD Luton Van

    Purchased new by a London-based upholstery business and still in use until 2007, this charming classic commercial needs some attention to the bodywork although it won’t be resprayed. The owner doesn’t …
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    Craig Thompson – 1975 Jaguar XJC V12

    Craig Thompson – 1975 Jaguar XJC V12

    Imported from the US, this desirable Coupe has suffered a bit in the hot Californian sun but it’s left an exterior patina that’s going to be kept. The interior and mechanicals will be refurbished, tho …
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    Brendan Donohue – 1983 Ford Escort Ghia

    Brendan Donohue – 1983 Ford Escort Ghia

    Rescued from a dilapidated garage, the popular family car hadn’t turned a wheel in fifteen years. The owner is a true Ford enthusiast and having been collecting parts ahead of a full restoration that …
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    Andy Harrison – 1974 Austin Allegro 1300 Super

    Andy Harrison – 1974 Austin Allegro 1300 Super

    This very solid example has been awaiting restoration since being purchased four years ago, and the owner will retain as many original features as possible. Work will include a respray in its original …
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    Andrew Zacharia – 1992 Rover 216 GSi

    Andrew Zacharia – 1992 Rover 216 GSi

    Keen to try a modern classic as a daily-driver, the car Andrew chose had been owned by the same family from new. He’s already undertaken some work but says there’s plenty more ahead, so this is a roll …
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    Martin Jewell – 1954 Volkswagen Beetle

    Martin Jewell – 1954 Volkswagen Beetle

    The owner says this car wears its age with pride, and being almost seventy years old it’s certainly a treat for ‘Bug’ enthusiasts. It’s spent plenty of time laid up in garages over the years, but it r …
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    Peter Crompton – 1972 Ford Cortina Mk3

    Peter Crompton – 1972 Ford Cortina Mk3

    Alongside a fascinating history that saw the car spend its life in South America, this Cortina was built at Dagenham as a special order so that it resembled a GT model. As a result it features some un …
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    Mark Pinnigar – 1972 Ford Escort Mexico

    Mark Pinnigar – 1972 Ford Escort Mexico

    Although a restoration was started circumstances intervened and this desirable Escort then languished in a garage for twenty years. But now the owner can’t wait to complete the job.  It’s in his favou …
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