Some classics possess so much inherent charm that they are almost impossible to ignore. That is how I feel about traditional British sports cars, and why I found myself immediately drawn to this 1974 MG Midget Mark III. This… more»
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Woodie With An Accent: 1962 Austin Countryman
Usually, when the subject of a “woodie” comes up, one thinks about the great, genuine wood-paneled station wagons from such marques as Ford, Buick, Chrysler, and others. Well, the British got in on the act too, and stayed with… more»
New Old Stock Jaguar 6.0L V12 Crate Engine
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of the inside of the engine. You can view them below. Now this is something you don’t find often! Crate engines are fairly common, at least for major brands like Ford and… more»
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Independent Rear Suspension: 1966 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4A was the successor to the TR4, and the principal difference was a switch to an independent rear suspension (dubbed IRS – no, not the people you dread every April 15th). It was in production from 1965… more»
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Less Than 1,000 Left: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car introduced in the mid-1970s. Powered by a 4-cylinder engine, it was joined in 1978 by the TR8, which essentially was the same car but with a V8 powerplant supplied by Rover… more»
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Magazine Star: 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
I don’t know about you guys, but when I spy a modern Rolls-Royce, it looks like a brick with a grille, accentuated with commercial freezer-style door handles. This 1968 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, however, is what my mind conjures when… more»
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Two V12s for $2,800: 1987 Jaguar XJ-S Pair
Is the Jaguar XJS ever going to get more respect on the used project car marketplace? It’s hard to say, but listings offering a two-for-one deal for a pair of V12-equipped XJSs for under $3,000 make it hard to… more»
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40-Year Field Find: 1952 Jowett Jupiter
Jowett Cars was an English auto builder that had a nearly 50-year run in the first half of the 20th Century. One of their products was a 2-seat sports car, the Jupiter, which had a short cycle from 1951… more»
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Modified Jaguar Pair: 1989 Vanden Plas & 1985 XJS LS3
Old Jaguars are certainly one of the riskier projects you can take on, but it’s not all that hard to find cars owned by enthusiasts who have made the right investments from a maintenance perspective. As many of us… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe
This 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe, also known as a P5 Mark II, has been parked in a garage for the past 15 years. Before being parked, it was in good working order and looks to be a survivor that… more»
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Survivor! 1960 MGA 1600 Coupe
Here’s a worthwhile project – the question is, at what price? This 1960 MGA 1600 coupe is as close to rust-free as you’ll find, thanks to its Colorado Springs existence since new. The chrome is good, the glass is… more»
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Fun Driver: 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
If you have never driven an original Mini, you have missed out on one of life’s great motoring pleasures. They are tiny and, thanks to their low center of gravity, they are as close as you can get to… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 MGC GT
With the looming end of production for the Austin-Healey 3000, British Motor Company decided it needed a 6-cylinder-powered sports car to replace it. Given the high cost of developing a new model, it was decided to modify one of… more»
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Wanna-Be Pony: 1974 Ford Capri RS2600 Tribute
Why did it take me so long to write up this car! I’ve had it in my queue for over a week – sorry for the delay, and thanks to Jack M who sent along the tip. Here’s what’s… more»
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Car Cornucopia: The Joop Stolze Dispersal Sale
Over the last year, we have been treated to several sales of large collections. Notable examples include the Palmen Barnfind Collection, and Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection. In about two weeks, Classic Car Auctions will complete a dispersal sale on… more»
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Rare Manual: 1994 Jaguar XJS
The appeal of finding a manual transmission in a car where it absolutely does not belong is hard to put into words. A luxo-barge, a commercial-grade truck, a forklift – whatever it is, if it should’t have three pedals… more»
