There used to be a time when Triumph Spitfires were just about everywhere. These small sports cars were an outstanding balance of affordability and fun. This formula worked out great for Triumph, and they ended up building over 300k… more»
British Classic Cars
Apr 12, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve: LT1-Powered 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
Sir William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar, was personally responsible for making our roads a little more beautiful. To recap, he was the lead designer of not only the XK120 but also the original XJ6, seen here in its… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • Auctions • 8 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1967 Briham PRH4
Events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed have allowed historic racing machinery to gain a new lease on life. These vehicles were often cut up for scrap when their competition days ended, but there is a renewed focus on… more»
Apr 11, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage Find: 1956 MG MGA Project
Often, when one finds an old car that is in deleterious condition, its surroundings will match said vehicle’s state. In the case of this 1956 MG “A”, its surroundings look more like a typical suburban garage and not the… more»
Apr 9, 2025 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restoration Required: 1958 Austin Healey Sprite
This 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye is about as forlorn as a Bugeye can possibly be, but the seller calls it “a good candidate for full restore”. It’s listed here on eBay, with bidding starting at $1500 – no one has… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
27K Original Miles: 1993 Lotus Esprit SE
The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more accessible supercars from the 1990s despite being part of the same realm of vehicles like the Acura NSX and Porsche 911. While those cars were its classmates back in the day,… more»
Apr 7, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rebuilt Engine! 1974 Jensen-Healey
Here’s one of the tidiest Jensen-Healeys I have ever seen. The paint pops, the trim is clean, the engine is rebuilt. The owner has pampered the car and it shows; I also appreciate the effort to clean the car… more»
Apr 6, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
72k Miles: RHD 1962 Bentley S2
What a difference a grille makes. This gorgeous 1962 Bentley S2 was almost identical to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SII, but its slightly racier nose and “winged B” hood ornament somehow make me think of those Bentley Boys at… more»
Apr 4, 2025 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cheap Roadster! 1973 Triumph Spitfire Mk IV
This Spitfire is for sale because the owner found a prettier prospect – as he puts it, “something newer and shinier caught my eye.” Since the car was purchased for Spring driving, we can surmise that the seller hasn’t… more»
Apr 3, 2025 • For Sale • 28 Comments
No Reserve: 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
UPDATE 04/03/2025: Finding a buyer for your classic is sometimes challenging, requiring more than one attempt for the vehicle to head to a new home. Such is the case with this 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo. When we last saw… more»
Mar 29, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Find, One Owner! 1959 Jaguar Mk II 3.8
Sedan racing, anyone? Jaguar participated, and how. Privateers, oh yes, but also Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, John Surtees and many other luminaries of the track, rally courses and hills piloted these lithe cats to wins. Capable of 220 gross… more»
Mar 29, 2025 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Sports Car Project: 1960 Jensen 541R
There are project cars, and there are projects that used to be cars. This may fall into the latter category, as there’s not much left to this 1960 Jensen 541R. This is a rare beast, a grand tourer made… more»
Mar 28, 2025 • Exclusives • 7 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Triumph built some great sports cars during its nearly 100 years of operation. The TR3 might be one of the brand’s most iconic and influential cars that they ever produced. They were tough, simple, fun to drive, and offered… more»
Mar 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe
Want a lot of car for not much money? This 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche coupe might fit the bill, with its big V8 engine and creamy handstitched leather upholstery. After long storage in a heated garage, this luxury car remains… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Last of the Legends: 1998 Bentley Brooklands R
It’s that time again: time for our favorite seller who apparently has accumulated quite a stash of Bentleys and Rolls Royces, all stored in a space-compromised location in Oregon. This time, it’s a late production 1998 Bentley Brooklands R… more»
Mar 26, 2025 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Ex-Camel Trophy: 1992 Land Rover Defender 110
The Land Rover Camel Trophy series is one of the more epic company-sponsored adventures you can think of, certainly nothing like your last corporate picnic. Testing man and machine in some of the harshest environments possible, Land Rover was… more»
