UPDATE 01/26/2024: When a classic falls within a certain price range, it isn’t uncommon for a seller not to taste success on their first attempt to find it a new home. Such has been the case with this 1965… more»
Manual Conversion: 1970 Jaguar XJ6
Now, this is something you don’t see everyday: an attempted 5-speed manual conversion of a classic 1970 Jaguar XJ6 sedan. Any number of Jaguars have been used for V8 conversions, so it’s not surprising to see to see the… more»
Rally Car Project: 1969 Hilman Imp DeLuxe
Our subject car is referenced as a 1969 “Sunbeam” Imp but I believe it’s actually a Hillman Imp (as the engine hatch badge indicates). These were also referred to as a Sunbeam Imp likely due to the Rootes Group… more»
V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8
By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start. Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»
Champagne Trays in the Back: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon
It is funny how the styling of some vehicles is completely tied to their country of origin. For America, Corvettes and Mustangs carry the flag. Citroens of all types are more French than the Eifel Tower, and Japanese Kei… more»
No Reserve Return: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee
Regular readers will probably recognize this 1966 Fiberfab Banshee. We previously saw it in June 2021, but it has hit the market again. Feedback on this classic was positive last time, although some raised reservations about the price. These… more»
Diesel 5-Speed: 1990 Land Rover Discovery 200TDi
This 1990 Land Rover Discovery appears to be a gray market model that was imported from overseas, owing to its diesel engine and two-door configuration. Like so many other off-road rigs sold elsewhere, the U.S. didn’t get the best… more»
No Reserve 1953 MG TD Project
A rash of long-term owners have been selling vintage vehicles lately, and here’s yet another one here on eBay, this 1953 MG TD. Bidding has reached $5300 in a no-reserve auction, and the car is located in Key West,… more»
Pre-Production Model: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
These days, automobile manufacturers don’t seem particularly nostalgic. We see quite often how cars kept for decades in a factory museum are inevitably sold off, oftentimes to raise money or otherwise just get some assets off the books that… more»
WANTED: Looking For A Big Healey!
I’ve been hunting for a Big Healey for a while now but have yet to find the perfect one for me. Ideally, I’d like something complete with original paint and zero rust. A real 100M would be a dream… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Some cars evolve from one form to another during their production life, and it is fair to say that was the case with Jaguar’s legendary E-Type. Upon its release, it was undoubtedly a genuine sports car, but this 1969… more»
Have It Your Way: 1973 Lotus Europa
Some of you may remember when our dear friends at Burger King operated under the slogan “Have it your way!” While most of us are loath to ask for anything special from a fast-food kitchen, there is no reason… more»
Distress Sale: 1959 MGA 1500 Roadster
I prefer to watch movies at night rather than stretching my mind into a writing assignment, but when this 1959 MGA 1500 showed up for sale on eBay, I had to forego Reacher to highlight this commendable little roadster…. more»
Viable Project? 1973 Lotus Europa
Viable project candidate or yard art? That is the question facing the new owner of this 1973 Lotus Europa. The list of work required to return it to active service is as long as your arm…and my arm, for… more»
Simply Stunning: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Ever since I was “knee-high to a june bug,” I’ve been drawn (like a bug to a bright porch light) to the styling and overall design of cars and trucks. I guess that’s why I gravitated towards a career… more»
















