For most car enthusiasts, barn-finds hold an irresistible appeal.

Whether it’s the years of sleuthing, the unravelling of complex histories or the thick layers of dust, there’s something riveting about forgotten classics unearthed after decades.

And, while most of us would be content to pull an old Morris Mini out of a warehouse, the most fabled barn-finds involve vehicles so valuable it’s barely believable that they were forgotten in the first place.

Whether found by intuition, a tip-off or sheer accident, these are 42 of the greatest classic car barn-finds of all time.

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The 1964 Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe is very much a restoration project

A Jaguar E-Type is on the market for just £16,000 but would-be buyers should bear in mind there’s a catch.

The car, which is being sold on the online auction site ebay is virtually a shell.

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These are just some of the jobs available in the Midlands at the moment

Coventry car maker Jaguar Land Rover is still navigating its way through some choppy waters in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Like many car-makers, it halted production for a time.

It returned to car-making after a short period when the production lines were shut down, but since then it has been hit by another blow.

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A surge in global demand for classic cars with electric power has led Silverstone-based Lunaz to expand its workforce. 

The company has increased headcount by 500 percent since 2020, following sustained levels of interest in converted classic EVs. 

Last year, former professional footballer turned entrepreneur David Beckham took a 10 percent stake in the British company.

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There’s perhaps no better way to summarise Mark Roper (pictured)’s first few months in the driving seat of Hagerty UK as managing director than in the words of the man himself, “it has been a bit of a whirlwind”. Since joining the business in November of last year, Roper has helped the classic car insurer pinpoint a new strategic direction to allow the business to realise its inherent purpose – to preserve driving for future generations.

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Hydrogen vehicle developer First Hydrogen has partnered with Cambridge University to research hydrogen production and mobility.

The parternship, which will run for five years at the university, will focus on how to best develop hydrogen technology for the automotive industry, in particular as regards production and fuel distribution.

The first project researchers will focus on is the development of an AI software to harvest user and supplier information about hydrogen usage, better informing business cases and helping to direct funds towards the industry.

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The impeccably restored Series 2 Roadster rolled off the Browns Lane production line in February 1969

A stunning example of a Coventry-made Jaguar E-Type has been sold at auction for £140,000.

The 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-litre Roadster went under the hammer at the recent RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction.

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The Jaguar XJ-S is one of the most stylish sports touring cars in the world. It is entirely happy to be driven daily, whilst in great comfort and class. Owning an XJ-S marks you out as an individualist with impeccable taste. The feeling of grandeur you get while sitting in the cockpit wrapped in fine leather, wood and wool. Driving one makes you feel like you’re the king of the road, especially with KWE’s perfected steering, brakes and suspension set-up, ensuring you stay flat and

It’s been a while since our last exhibition, so we are thrilled to announce that KWE will exhibiting at the NEC Classic Motor Show on the 10th – 12th November.

We will be showcasing our fully restored XJS V12 Convertible, which underwent a complete restoration.

We look forward to seeing you there, come and visit us at our stand (2-455), we will be located in hall 2 stand 455 near the Silverstone auction.

If you haven’t already, book your tickets on the NEC website: http://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/

Download a printable floorpan map of the NEC to help you find us better

Knowles-Wilkins Engineering (KWE) Ltd has reached its 15th Anniversary. From being very much new kids on the block back on 2002, we have become well known at home and abroad for our Jaguar XJS restoration and modernisation work. Owners Chris and Theresa Knowles started the company from their home and, perhaps surprisingly, took three major orders in the first two months, appeared on Top Gear twice and turned over around £100,000 before moving the business (and home) to Newbury, Berkshire in 2004. Since then we have restored over 300 cars, most with our admired full suspension/brakes/steering upgrade package.

We currently employ 10 staff and occupy three very busy premises on Greenham Business Park, and are currently recruiting. We would like to thank all of our past and present customers for their continued support and love for the Jaguar.

We have expanded our works to include XK, all XJ saloons, E Types and Aston Martin DB7s.