British Classic Cars

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Well-Loved Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i

Why do certain cars continue to reside in relative obscurity, a sports car purgatory where values never seem to change? The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is a car that seemingly checks all the boxes for any… more»

One of Twelve? 1947 HRG 1500 Aerodynamic

Ok, just one more 1940s car then I promise I’ll move out of this decade for a while. But we’re not in Kansas any longer, Dorothy: rather than Plymouths and Packards we’re spotlighting this 1947 HRG 1500 Aerodynamic –… more»

Stored For Years: 1974 Rickman Montesa 250VR

Why have shipping prices for vehicles gone up so much in the last few years? Fuel doesn’t cost any more and in a lot of cases, it’s less than it was four or five years ago. Is it insurance?… more»

Snowbird Project: 1956 Bentley S1

Like the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, the Bentley S1 was a luxurious car befitting the lifestyles of the rich and famous. So, it’s a shame to see one from 1956 languishing in a driveway, exposed to the elements including snow… more»

Stalled Project: 1961 MGA 1600 Mk I Roadster

Let us count the ways…. that car projects become stalled. Money. Relationships. Storage. Boredom. Age. Work. Moving. Children. I’m sure there are other reasons – maybe positive ones like, I thought I wanted an MGA 1600 but suddenly I… more»

Rare 1959 Berkeley SE328

The 1959 Berkeley SE328 is undoubtedly an oddball. They were produced in relatively low numbers and are scarcely seen on the road these days. The company produced about four thousand vehicles within its four years. Despite being rare, these… more»

Affordable For Now: 2002 Jaguar XJR Convertible

If you want to find one of the best values on the emerging collector car marketplace, look no further than the Jaguar XJR and XKR lineup. Now, like all cheap performance cars, there’s a reason for the bargain basement… more»

Ready To Assemble: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Since many of the Jaguar E-Types that appear on Craigslist, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace are rust-bucket “projects,” it’s worth giving a second look at this 1970 Series II coupe (not a 2+2) here on Craigslist in Richmond, Virginia. The… more»

Mini Head-Turner: 1959 Berkeley B65

Want a sporty runabout that will turn heads and offer you wind-in-the-hair fun during the summer months? You might not have to look further that the ad here on craigslist, where we spy a 1959 Berkeley B65 for sale… more»

Ran When Parked: 1958 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

How simple can a car be?  How much weight can be saved by utilizing the most efficient design possible using the least amount of parts?  In the late fifties, sports car designer Donald Healey went to work on building… more»

Assembly Required: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger V8

The Sunbeam Tiger was a performance variant of the Alpine and was built in England between 1964 and 1967. It was a collaboration between Rootes Group and Carroll Shelby, eventually produced by Jensen Motors. Power was supplied by Ford… more»

Fast and Rare: 1974 TVR 2500M

If you want to own a rare car with strong performance and relatively affordable parts, it’s hard to go wrong with a TVR. The British brand is known for building sports cars that combine light weight with spirited performance,… more»

Epitome of Elegance: 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

Most of us are aware that Rolls-Royce is the incarnation of luxury. Less well known is that Charles Rolls not only didn’t live to see his mid-thirties, but he became completely uninterested in automobiles not long after founding the… more»

Trade for Kei Truck: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC

The Jaguar XJ-SC was a novel approach to open-air motoring that hasn’t been replicated anytime recently. The combination of a V12-powered grand tourer with the option of a removable top or a fixed-roof coupe certainly stands as one of… more»

One of 103: 1953 Arnolt-MG Coupe

In the 1950s, unibody construction, though not new, was becoming far more common. The trend spelled disaster for coachbuilders, accustomed to working with manufacturers to dress the latest chassis. Carrozzeria Bertone was already reeling from the financial effects of… more»

Runs And Drives: 1958 MGA Roadster

If you like cars, it’s hard to avoid an “MGA Phase” in your life. It’s a beautiful car – there’s hardly a line you’d redraw. My phase was in my youth, my early 20s; I’d see MGAs at car… more»

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