UPDATE: The Frankentina Holman-Moody Cortina

UPDATE – Reader Chip tipped us off that this Cortina has been relisted again. It’s been on the market off and on for the past 9 years or so, but the seller has a big development this go around… more»

Flawless Luxury: 1999 Bentley Arnage

Sometimes we reach a point in life where we become tired of the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life, and we crave an escape that offers unsurpassed luxury. If you have reached that point in an automotive sense, maybe you could… more»

Promising Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

While many British sports cars were accessible due to their relative affordability when new, the Jaguar E-Type was very much an aspirational vehicle. This was a car that the company had intended to push the boundaries of performance, and… more»

Restoration Candidate? 1954 Austin Healey 100

I never really knew what an Austin-Healey was until my high school years. A classmate’s cousin had an early 60’s 3000. It may have been a ’62 or a ’63 and it had a Chevrolet 327 CI V8 engine… more»

Thirty Years in the Garage: Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk2

Sometimes a car that has been well-loved passes the point where its current owner can put it back on the road. When this happens, many will enter a state of denial, holding fast to their dream until it rusts… more»

Backyard Find: 1951 Jowett Jupiter

One of the great joys of this hobby is the thrill that comes on first sighting a tarp-covered lump hidden behind someone’s garage. It’s a moment of nearly infinite possibilities. Hidden away behind a garage in Colorado is a… more»

Original Survivor: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS

Hidden away in this garage is one of the gems of the classic British sports car scene. It is a 1959 Jaguar XK150 Open Two-Seater (OTS), which was the rarest body style produced during the XK150’s production run. This… more»

Rare Barn Find! 1957 Aston Martin DB Mark III

Prior to 1964, many on U.S. shores were not familiar with Great Britain’s brilliant Aston Martin motor cars. A  spectacular spy movie that premiered that year introduced the uninitiated to the Aston Martin marque. But A-M occupied a significant… more»

1956-1962 MGA Parts Extravaganza!

Long ago, there was a fast-food TV commercial whose tagline proclaimed, “Parts is Parts“. Well, maybe that’s true with fast food but not so much with cars. Sure, it’s always possible to take a part that was made for… more»

Solid Survivor: 1960 MGA Roadster

When the weather is fine, there’s nothing quite like the experience of slipping behind the wheel of a classic British sports car to make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer us. That opportunity awaits someone with… more»

Rewarding Roadster: 1951 Jaguar XK120 Project

Jaguar began life as Swallow, making sidecars for motorcycles. Branching out into sports cars with the Standard Swallow, or SS, they created a new name for themselves in four-wheeled English motoring. The SS Jaguar donated its name to a… more»

V12 Drop-Top! 1988 Hess & Eisenhardt Jaguar XJS

While the Land of Lincoln doesn’t immediately spring to mind when picturing a smooth and well-preserved Jaguar convertible, that’s exactly what we see with this Quincy, Illinois classic. The 1988 Jaguar Hess & Eisenhardt convertible “needs nothing,” according to… more»

Affordable Project: 1959 MG MGA Roadster

Hiding in this workshop is one of the most affordable project cars that you are likely to find on the market today. This 1959 MGA is a traditional British sports car that has fallen on hard times, although it… more»

Spotless Restoration: 1977 Land Rover 88 Series III

There is nothing wrong with instant gratification. Tackling a project build has its attractions because the owner can create a vehicle that reflects their tastes and abilities. However, being able to buy any classic and have the option to… more»

Rare British Roadster: 1954 Swallow Doretti

Sometimes the concept, the story, or rarity of a car makes it worthy of our attention, regardless of its condition. In the case of this 1954 Swallow Doretti, it’s all three. Located in Tillamook, Oregon, this obscure British roadster… more»

Just After The Find! 1967 Jaguar 420

Ever have one of those times when you wish it had been you that found the barn find? This is one of them for me! This once-lovely 1967 Jaguar 420 (incorrectly advertised as a 400) is one of 10,236 produced… more»

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