Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»
British Classic Cars
V8 Swapped 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
Fans of Britain’s Sunbeam know Caroll Shelby worked with Sunbeam to engineer a Ford V8-powered Alpine named Tiger. That’s right; the Tiger followed Shelby’s recipe for the Cobra, a Ford V8-swapped British AC Ace roadster. According to the seller,… more»
Still Swanky: 1959 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
The roots of Armstrong Siddeley stretch back to 1902. A montage of shifting personalities, shifting product mandates (cars and aeroplanes), reorganized corporations, and finally, absorption by Rolls-Royce in 1966 punctuate the company’s timeline. But the cars carried John Siddeley’s… more»
1 of 34 5-Speeds: 1984 Jaguar XJS
There are some car enthusiasts who will only buy a car if it has three pedals, and I used to be part of this contingent. Over the years, however, I have softened on this a bit, learning to love… more»
V12 Driver: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2
Running out of energy to undertake a project build is not uncommon, and can often result from advancing age or deteriorating health. It is unclear whether either of those issues has beset the owner of this 1971 Jaguar E-Type… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1966 Jaguar 3.8S
Jaguar is best known for its sports cars, which blend performance with luxury. Models like the XK120 and E-Type command significant prices these days. They are impressive machines to drive, but not everyone wants a two-seat sports car or… more»
Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven
Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it. The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»
Tiny Brit Collection. Mini Cooper, Parts, and Mini Moke
Austin released the original Mini as affordable and economical transport, but it eventually became a giant killer in motorsport. With international rally success and a clean sweep of the first nine places in Australia’s 1966 Bathurst 500, it proved… more»
Older Restoration: 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mk II
The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 MGB GT
The MGB Roadster is an icon in the world of British sports cars, but its hard-topped brother, the GT, never quite garnered the same love here in the States. It’s a shame, as they are a fantastic sports car… more»
Disassembled Project Car: 1960 Triumph TR3A
I remember when I first saw a “Sidescreen” Triumph: It was 8th grade and we were watching an ancient 16mm film in black and white. The subject was motion and inertia and other Newtonian concepts. There on the screen… more»