This 1990 Lotus Excel is a vehicle the British automaker never imported to the United States, making it a rare sight on these shores. I’ve noticed this car on my lcoal Facebook Marketplace and have thought once or twice… more»
Barn Wedge: 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible
It would be eye-opening, to say the least, to come across a 30th Anniversary Edition 1980 Triumph TR7 convertible sitting in a barn, unused for 33 years. That’s what happened when the current owner found this one back in… more»
Mopar V8 Powered! 1971 Bristol 411
An opportunity to acquire a Bristol motor car of any variety doesn’t occur too often so when one turns up, it’s worth a gander, especially when the find is a Chrysler powered model 411. This particular example is not… more»
Special Edition: 1990 Mini RSP
When the first Mini rolled off the production line in 1959, you can be pretty sure that its creators never envisaged that it would soldier on for as long as it did. The basic Mini underwent numerous upgrades over… more»
Real Deal Cooper: 1962 Morris Mini Racer
I have always contended that every motoring enthusiast should have at least one chance to slip behind the wheel of a classic Mini. They don’t possess the horsepower of a muscle car, but they are an entertaining and engaging… more»
Flathead V8 Powered: 1932 Austin Bantam Hot Rod
Someone stuffed a flathead V8 in this little Bantam! They even managed to cram the Ford transmission and rear-end under there. It’s not currently running and the work looks like it was done long ago, but I bet this… more»
All Original: 27k Mile 1987 Rover Sterling 825 SL
I haven’t thought about a Sterling in years. In the ’80s they were everywhere and then seemed to disappear overnight. Some will say that the Sterling’s reputation wasn’t very, ah, sterling. As a matter of fact, I had a… more»
One Of The Last 1979 TVR Taimar Built
This is a car that’s familiar to me, as I used to see it routinely at a now-shuttered vintage automobile shop in Rhode Island. It’s one of those rare cases where I can attest that a vehicle looks as… more»
1970 Triumph GT6+ Project
While a Triumph Spitfire is not exactly an everyday sighting anymore, the GT6 hatchback version is that much more infrequently encountered. But an encountering has in fact occurred with this 1970 example which is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Definitely… more»
Drive It Home: 1954 MG TF 1250
Many of the T-Series MGs on the market are restored “trailer queens” that are rarely driven and essentially go from one show to the next. Others are restoration projects requiring a lot of time to enjoy (and generally are… more»
Disassembled For Paint? 1967 Jaguar E-Type
I have covered Jaguar E-Types before but this 1967 example really caught my attention. Why? It’s mint green of course. Actually, the color did standout probably because I don’t recall seeing one like this before, and of course, there… more»
One Of 128! 1967 TVR Grantura 1800S
There is an entire legion of British sportscars that are referenced in the past tense. One that isn’t, is the TVR, a company that has continued auto production since 1946. TVR, founded by Trevor Wilkinson, has produced mostly sports… more»
V8-Powered 1954 Jaguar XK120
This is definitely something you don’t see everyday – and based on the seller’s description, they haven’t either. This is a 1954 Jaguar XK120 roadster with a Ford V8 under the hood. I spent some time trying to determine… more»
Take The Challenge? 1964 Austin-Healey 3000
Traditional British sports cars have always been a firm favorite amongst enthusiasts searching for a rewarding DIY restoration project. Manufacturers tended to use tried-and-true, elegantly simple engineering philosophies that make cars like this 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 a firm… more»
















