A Promising Project? 1953 Singer 4AD

Automotive history is littered with the remnants of British auto manufacturers and the more obscure Singer Motors is not the least of those former marques. Not the most noteworthy, but Singer had a long run and produced some notable… more»

Marilyn Monroe Endorsed! Singer Roadster 4AD

The Singer Motor Company has roots going back all the way to 1874, where it began in the United Kingdom as Singer & Co manufacturing bicycles, but by the turn of the century, its focus became more centered on… more»

Turbocharged 1961 Alvis TD 21?!

One of the best parts about working at Barn Finds is the opportunity to learn more about beautiful automobiles that I had no idea existed. Such is the case with this rare British sports saloon: a 1961 Alvis TD… more»

Needs A New Home: 1968 Triumph GT6

A Triumph GT6, such as today’s 1968 model, is one of those seldomly seen anymore, British sports cars in spite of the fact there were about 40K produced over its eight model year run.  They are no stranger to… more»

Old World Craftsmanship: 1962 Morgan Plus 4

The classic Morgan Plus 4 roadster captures the old world charm of vintage sportscar ownership better than most contenders from the same period, and as such, they are loved the world over. Today, the Morgan brand has evolved to… more»

40-Year Garage Find: 1960 MG MGA

The MGA was a British sports car built by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and – with a production of more than 100,000 units – nearly 95% of them were exported. This 1960 edition,… more»

One-Owner Time Capsule: 1979 Triumph TR7

Introduced in 1975, the British-built Triumph TR7 was noted for its “wedge” shape design and promoted by the company as the “Shape of Thing to Come.” Together they enabled the sports car to quickly become the best-selling TR in… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1973 Triumph TR6

Unfortunately, the purchaser of this 1973 Triumph TR6 passed away before restoration could even begin. Now it’s being sold by his widow here in our own classifieds. The car is currently located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and can be… more»

Anglo-American GT! 1971 Jensen Interceptor

Shoehorn a giant American V8 into a British sports car for the US market? Brilliant! Though not a sports car, let’s call this British-built 1971 Jensen Interceptor a “GT” or Grand Touring car, a niche often emulated but rarely… more»

Styling Stunner? 1975 Lotus Elite

Lotus likes model names that start with the letter “E”. There’s the Elan, Europa, Esprit and now, the Elite. I say now because I haven’t encountered one before but they’ve been around for a good number of years. This… more»

Parts Or Project? 1966 Sunbeam Alpine Barn Find

As British sportscars go, a Sunbean Alpine is probably my favorite. Why, you ask? It’s all about the styling and that’s pretty much it. Yeah I know, pretty superficial – sort of like saying, “I like the blue one!”… more»

Stored 45 Years! 1969 Triumph GT6+

British manufacturer Triumph introduced their Spitfire two-seater back in 1962, with a continuous run of vehicles lasting all the way through 1980.  Not long after the Spitfire went into production, development began on a GT model, which would incorporate… more»

Near Million Dollar 1961 Aston Martin DB4 On Craigslist!

It’s strange to see owners of cars valued at close to $1 million listing them for sale on craigslist, but I guess the $5 listing fee doesn’t matter much to them. This 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has been thoroughly… more»

38k Mile Hermit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I

The MG Midget was a small, 2-seat British sports car built from 1961-79. It began as a badge-engineered version of the Mk II Austin-Healey Sprite and differed in the level of trim provided. This ’63 edition was stored for… more»

LS Swap! 1972 Jaguar XK-E 2+2 Project

Called “The ultimate cat” in Jaguar sales brochures, the V12 XK-E mated a smooth and powerful V12 engine with the gorgeous E-type body. This 1972 Jaguar XK-E in Campbell, California prowls a different path than many classic Jaguars, packing… more»

Original Survivor: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

Tastes and opinions change, and I am not immune from this. While I had always admired the stunning good looks of Jaguar’s E-Type, my classic car focus was mainly on American vehicles. That changed many decades ago when I… more»

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