V12 Coupe Project: 1976 Jaguar XJ12C

One of the classiest rides you can find for under $20,000 is the two-door Jaguar XJ12C, a pillar-less coupe that combines the best features of the XJ6 design with limited production and V12 power. It’s one of those rare… more»

Mini Cobra: 1970 MG Midget V8

One criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is that their small engines typically produce relatively modest performance. However, the seller has taken matters into their own hands with this 1970 MG Midget, adding a V8 that transforms it… more»

Affordable Supercar: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo

This looks like an absolute bargain of a supercar purchase. While the term “supercar” certainly has evolved and the new performance standards are nothing short of bananas, it’s still fair to say the Lotus Esprit was a heavy hitter… more»

BF Auction: 1973 Triumph TR6 Barn Find

Every once in a while, a true survivor emerges to remind us that some classics really are still hiding in garages, untouched and waiting. This 1973 Triumph TR6, listed for auction in Erie, Pennsylvania, is exactly that kind of… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Jensen Healey

By all rights, the Jensen Healey should have been a massive success. Jensen and Healey were both big names in the British car world, and with a Lotus twin cam engine under the bonnet, it should have been a… more»

Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX

If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»

Race Pedigree: 1957 AC Aceca Bristol Ruddspeed

Maybe if you had a rare and beautiful car that had raced in the Tour de France and at Monte Carlo, you wouldn’t let it sit damaged and undriven in a storage unit for decades? Proving that barns, garages,… more»

So Close to Running: 1976 Lotus Eclat Sprint 520

Lotus created several compelling cars, nearly all of which – when in good fettle – are exciting to own and drive. If there’s a fly in the ointment, it’s the dastardly condition of so many examples today. The quality… more»

Project Potential: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve

Listed here on eBay, this 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve is the kind of project that still holds plenty of promise for the right enthusiast. According to the seller, it retains its original 4-speed Type 352… more»

BoatCar Project! 1967 Amphicar Model 770

Amphibious vehicles have been around since the 1700s, starting with horse-drawn wagons that could tolerate water. The first self-propelled boat-car was the Orukter Amphibolos, a steam-powered wagon invented in 1805. In the 1870s, logging companies used amphibious tugs to… more»

BF Auction: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Project

Few cars capture the imagination of enthusiasts like the Jaguar E-Type. Even Enzo Ferrari famously called it “the most beautiful car in the world.” This 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe, now up for auction in Manchester, Vermont,… more»

Yard Find: 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Sometimes we ask, “What would you do with this car – restore it or use it for parts?” But I’m going to call it early on this Rolls – it’s a parts car. The seller suggests this route himself, but… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1969 MGB GT

Although MG was known primarily for its roadsters, there’s some evidence that they truly saw themselves as a company that wanted to make a good closed tourer. Their first real shot appeared as the beautiful MGA coupe, but its… more»

Hurry! Free Triumphs And Parts

It’s not often free* classics come onto the market (*=donations appreciated), especially multiple ones at the same time with a spare parts supply! These Triumphs are located in Clinton, Indiana, for the moment, although they are due to be… more»

Bargain 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur?

Now here’s an intriguing prospect. For the price of a used Honda Accord, you can own a pretty nice 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (the long wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit). It’s offered for $8,500 on Craigslist in Woodland,… more»

Series 1 Starter: 1964 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 OTS Project

If you’ve been hunting for an early, covered-headlight E-Type roadster to build your way, this 1964 Jaguar XKE OTS Series 1 3.8, listed here on eBay, looks like a solid starting point with the right bones and a straightforward… more»

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