A while back, we listed and sold our Lotus Elan barn find right here on the site. What we failed to mention was that when we found and purchased it, it came as a package deal with two other… more»
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Bentley Alternative: 1951 Austin Sheerline
The Sheerline was something of a poor man’s Rolls-Royce or Bentley, built by Austin in England between 1947 and 1954. While they sold for a third less coin, you could still buy five or six Austin sports cars for… more»
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Rare Edition: 1951 MG TD Competition Model
It is hard for first-timers seeking a DIY restoration project to go past traditional British sports cars. Most parts remain available and affordable, while the elegantly simple engineering that is a hallmark of these classics means that an owner… more»
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British Invasion: 1959 Triumph Bonneville
The cultural exchange between the United States and Great Britain during the unpleasantness of World War II caused seismic shifts in both the automobile world and, later, in the world of motorcyclists. That long term exposure to all things… more»
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It’s A What? 1979 MGB El Camino
Laying claim to the weird has been a bit of my thing at Barn Finds over the past few weeks. My profiles of a 1961 Impala made into a 4X4 and a 1985 Lincoln Town Car made into a… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1997 Bentley Turbo RL
In the UK, Bentleys and Rolls-Royces litter alley ways and used car lots like we might see Lincolns and Hummers here. However, in the states, most Bentley and Rolls-Royce models are still generally sought after, especially if it’s a… more»
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Long Wheelbase Project: 1978 Jaguar XJ6
Time to fill in the blanks: there is literally no information offered about this derelict Jaguar XJ6 Long Wheelbase model beyond the fact that it’s a 1978 model. That’s it. The location on the listing indicates it’s sitting in… more»
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Cheap Rolling Restoration: 1953 MG TD
You think of all the sportscars and hypercars you see on the road today, from Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, and the like, and they are lustful drool-worthy cars to some. To others, they prefer a more sedate way of moving about,… more»
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Batch of Brits: Three Lotus Elites
As if one Lotus was not trouble enough, here’s a guy with three of the most under-doggy 1970s Lotus cars ever created. On craigslist are this set of Elites – two 1974s and one 1976. The package deal is… more»
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Low Miles, Very Original: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
When I was a kid, my dream car was a Lotus Esprit. The “wedge” shape was propagating all over the place, design-wise. Triumph’s TR7, the Countach, the Lancia Stratos, any number of Maseratis, the Pantera…. The wedge was “it”…. more»
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No Reserve Rarity: 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
Now here’s a visual statement for you, a 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit – and it’s a looker! And this example is a low-production HCi (High Compression Injection) model that was only sold for two years so that adds to… more»
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5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe
There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically. You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can. Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»
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1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 ‘Disco Volante’ Spider Recreation
During September 22-24, RM Sotheby’s will offer at auction some 1172 lots comprising the entire Gene Ponder collection of automobiles and automobilia. Gene Ponder, a Texas kitchen cabinet entrepreneur, has turned eighty and decided it’s time to start “taking… more»
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Best Selling Brit: 1968 Ford Cortina GT
Ford is often thought of as the quintessential American automotive brand and with good reason considering the legacy of Henry Ford and the Marques’ origin. But Ford has been a European player too, especially in Great Britain where their… more»
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Same Owner 45 Years: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
While some sellers of project cars may use bikini-clad models to sell their wares, this 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type roadster is offered with a man you do not what to trifle with behind the wheel. Well, that’s my impression… more»
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1-of-33? 1959 Jaguar XK 150S Fixed-Head Coupe
British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic community, especially if those vehicles wear the Jaguar badge. The interest increases enormously if the car in question is a rare version. That is the case with this 1959… more»
