While you may love a particular car and are willing to spend untold amounts of time and money on making it perfect, the sad truth is that the darkness is creeping up on you even as you read this. … more»
British Classic Cars
V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
UPDATE 04/05/2024: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds where an owner hasn’t tasted success on their first attempt to find their pride and joy a new home. Such is the case with… more»
Long Term Ownership: 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 Project
Donald Healey’s automotive career began on the rally course, specifically at Monte Carlo, in 1929. Later, his employment at Riley and Triumph gave him responsibility for the production of new models. A less illustrious period ensued with Triumph Motors’… more»
James Bond Had One: 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
From its inception in 1977, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was tagged as England’s first “Supercar” because it was capable of an astonishing 170 mph. This was a grand touring car with plenty of luxury to go with all… more»
One Family Owned, No Reserve! 1953 MG TD
Running, driving, project cars are few and far between – either the car is so much a project that it can’t be safely run, or it’s not a project at all. Here’s one that fits the bill – a… more»
72k Original Miles: 1970 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Jaguar introduced its iconic E-Type as an affordable alternative to European high-performance exotics. History shows that the E-Type has become less affordable with each passing year, with spotless examples typically beyond the reach of mere mortals. This 1970 2+2… more»
V8-Powered Targa: 1972 Triumph Stag
Partially refurbished, this well-preserved 1972 Triumph Stag in Lyons, Illinois seeks a buyer to source parts and get this British drophead 2+2 back in the wind. The listing here on eBay describes overhauled systems including a claimed $5000 engine… more»
Copart Find: 1967 Austin Healey 3000
It’s been a good while since we’ve seen a classic or sports model appear at the local salvage auction, so if you’ve been hoping to find gold in the Copart lanes, here’s a potential opportunity. This 1967 Austin Healey… more»
Well Sorted Driver: 1989 Bentley Turbo R
While it’s easy to think of nearly any Bentley sedan as solely a luxury car, the truth of the matter is that the Bentley Turbo R was a super sedan of the 80s and one that was intended to… more»
Proper British Motoring: 1958 Morgan 4/4 Series Two
If you pay attention to any of the chatter on websites that discuss automobiles, one of the biggest complaints is that cars all look the same now. While a lot of that is due to draconian fuel mileage standards,… more»
V8 Swap Project: 1972 TVR 2500M
Vintage TVR cars remain one of the hidden gems of the 1960s sports car scene, somehow remaining surprisingly affordable despite the impressive pedigree of this unique British marque. With a history of high-performance models that were serious competitors on… more»
Affordable Project? 1973 Triumph TR6
It’s rare to find a genuine deal these days among vintage project cars, as it seems like even the most earnest sellers start with a high list price and work their way down to a reasonable asks after several… more»
Parts or Restore? 1970 MGB GT
By the early 1960s, British Motor Corporation knew buyers were not particularly satisfied with the MGA coupe. When customers asked for more room and weather protection, apparently, they didn’t mean to “slap a roof on it and give ’em… more»