Sitting Many Years: 1969 Bentley T1

The automotive equivalent of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor Opus 67, better known as Beethoven’s Fifth, the grille on this 1969 Bentley T1 makes a bold and elegant statement but it does so without making a sound…. more»

Rare Drophead: 1953 Daimler DB19 18 Special Sports

The 1953 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe is a car with a split personality. It possesses all of the attributes of a classic British sports car, but the overall package and trim are in keeping with the luxury… more»

Wedged in Place for 30 Years! 1981 Triumph TR8

If one car was designed to drive a wedge between English sports cars of the past and those of the future, it had to be the door stop-shaped Triumph TR7, and the V8-powered derivative the TR8. This 1981 Triumph… more»

Bugeye Beauty: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

“So you see, that was where the trouble began. That smile. That damned smile.” This 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite is located in Sequim, Washington, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $7,500.

BF EXCLUSIVE: 1988 Jaguar XJ-6 Vanden Plas

The Jaguar XJ was a series of full-size luxury cars produced by the British automobile manufacturer from 1968-2019. Beginning in 1970, it would be Jaguar’s flagship 4-door model. For several years, you could order the Vanden Plas edition of… more»

6,848 Documented Miles! 1978 MGB Roadster

The term “time capsule” can jar with some classic car enthusiasts, but it is one that the owner of this 1978 MGB uses with some justification. It is one of the tidiest original and unrestored examples that you are… more»

Flathead V8 Powered 2003 Mini Cooper?!!

And now, for something completely different, the world’s (presumably) only vintage Ford flathead V8-powered Mini Cooper! Hopefully, the new owner negotiates an evening of conversation with the builder of this crazy mash-up of new meets old before inking the… more»

Solid & Rare! 1958 Austin A40 Farina

The A40 Farina Owner’s Club thinks there are only about 400 of these cute little Pininfarina-designed cars left on the road; this car isn’t at the moment but looks like it could be with a little elbow grease. It’s… more»

V8 Saloon: 1970 Rover 3500S

Among the list of cars I would like to someday own if endless time and money ever coincide at the right moment is the V8-powered Rover 3500S sedan. This is a wonderful mash-up of stately, British styling and brutish… more»

One Owner, 46 Years! 1972 Triumph TR6

Maple. Hardly an inspiring name for a brown color that seems to fit Triumph TR6s very well. I’ve owned a Maple 1972 TR6 myself and the contrast between the brown and the tan interior really makes the car seem… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1972 Land Rover Series III SWB

It might need an engine, but this 1972 Land Rover Series III in Rogersville, Missouri could provide a second lifetime of service and enjoyment for someone willing to sort out its shortcomings. The seller says it starts and runs… more»

No Reserve Project: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Update 10/11/21 – We featured this Jaguar back in 2019. The seller has relisted it, but they’ve done some additional work to the car over the past 2 years, plus they’ve taken additional photos of it. If you’ve been… more»

One Owner Bugeye: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite

When does a car’s history trump its condition? This 1960 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has been with one family since new and retains its numbers-matching engine, but it will need extensive metal work to return to road-going use. The… more»

Rare Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i

The TVR 280i is a relatively attainable exotic that won’t break most project car budgets, and event decent drivers remain relatively attainable. This 1986 280i presents well with just 35,000 miles from new. These cars are all seemingly fairly… more»

51 Years in the Barn! 1953 MG TD

After an incredible 51 years in storage, this 1953 MG TD outside Vacaville, California could make a splash on the Preservation Class tour after a modicum of cautious refurbishment. Even the bias-ply tires hold air, according to the seller!… more»

Former Fire Truck: 1984 Land Rover Defender 110

Despite predictions otherwise, the novelty factor surrounding former fire apparatuses and first responder vehicles from overseas has not subsided. Japanese fire trucks, British rescue vehicles, Italian police cars – the list goes on. And while they are rare as… more»

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