Muscle Cat: 1977 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Twin-Turbo

This sinister-looking 1977 Jaguar XJ-S is a vehicle of legend. Its existence is in part due to a secret horsepower war between two of Australia’s media titans. This car went perilously close to being lost forever due to a… more»

Our 1960 Triumph TR3A Needs A New Home

We recently found a new project and need space in our garage, so we’ve made the hard decision to let one of our other projects go. Since it’s the closest car to being finished, we’ve decided our 1960 Triumph… more»

Rare Special Edition: 1967 MGB GT

The GT was a fixed-roof variant of the MGB roadster built between 1965-80. It not only had a back seat but also was a hatchback, something new at the time. We understand that BMC (British Motor Corp.) wanted to… more»

Big Valve Head: 1974 Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa tends to appear fairly often as a project car, and usually the long-stagnant examples are fairly rough. This Europa is closer to an ideal middle ground of being a car that was running not too long… more»

All Original 1965 Humber Super Snipe Estate

I don’t know why I see a 1958 Packard when I look at the front end of this 1965 Humber Super Snipe Series Va Estate, maybe it’s just the quad headlights (the first British car to receive them) or… more»

JDM Import? 1993 Rover Austin Mini

Original Austin Mini Coopers have been in style for some time now, especially if you find one made in-period from the 1960s. But the brand continued to produce the genuine article under the Rover brand and markets like Japan… more»

Back Lot Find: 1970 Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT car built by the British company Lotus Cars between 1966-75. While the mid-engine concept was great for Grand Prix racing, it had not yet gained acceptance for street use and the Europa… more»

Luxurious Project: 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

The Silver Shadow is a full-sized luxury car built by Rolls-Royce between 1965-80. “Project” is not a word you might ordinarily associate with a Rolls-Royce, but that would be the case here. This ’74 Silver Shadow received a replacement… more»

Assembly Required: 1948 Austin A40 Pickup

British Motor Corporation made a variety of body styles under the Austin A40 name between 1947-67. Not only did this include small automobiles, but trucks as well. The naming logic wasn’t complicated: the “A” stood for Austin and the… more»

Survivor Or Restored? 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight

And now, time for something different. Not a barn find, not a muscle car, not a rare high dollar foreign wreck, not a custom, and not something indescribable. Nope, just a car, an ordinary mid-century four-door sedan in the… more»

20 Years Stored: 1970 Jaguar E-Type

This 1970 Jaguar E-Type coupe is said to be fresh out of long-term storage and owned by the same family for the last 35 years. It’s a desirable four-speed manual transmission example and still runs, but the clutch slave… more»

Already Gone? 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark III

Titles are harder than a lot of people think. You want something that catches the eye, excites interest, and, at the same time, encapsulates the main point of the presentation. Thus, when selling a car, one might not wish… more»

California Desert Find: 1971 Jaguar E-Type

A 1971 Jaguar E-Type is no doubt, an iconic automobile by design and reputation, but it’s the individual subject that is the determining factor regarding valuation and demand. And that’s the challenge for today, to examine this E-type and… more»

Tommy Chong’s 1959 Jaguar Mark IX

Few modern performers are as tied to a stage persona as Tommy Chong. Yet even a brief exploration of his body of work will reveal an artist of great range and depth, from his beginnings as a soul musician… more»

Red Barn Find: 1985 TVR 280i

TVR: Terribly light, Very quick, and Raucous. Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, this 1985 280i is listed for auction here on eBay. Five days remain at the time of writing, and though the bid has cleared $3,000, the reserve… more»

Rebodied 1967 Austin Healey: Fiberfab Jamaican!

Enthusiasts familiar with the lovely Austin Healey 3000 may do a double-take on the listing here on eBay advertising this car as a “1967 Austin Healey 3000 GT.” At first my brain was spinning; how could adding a roof… more»

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