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BF Exclusive: 1981 Land Rover Series III

This summer, I bought a used book written by one of my favorite automotive writers: the late, great Graham Robson. Mr. Robson spent some time working various jobs (including as a rally co-driver in the 1960s) in the British… more»

No Reserve 1991 Rolls-Royce Corniche

Rolls-Royce is a company that exudes affluence. The luxury elements in their cars always go the extra mile. The Corniche III came equipped with all the amenities you’d expect in a luxury car with some next-level extras. This example… more»

Requires Assembly: 1969 MGC Project

We cover MGBs out the wazoo. As for its more muscular sibling, the MGC, not so much so. Today’s 1969 MGC discovery is a project car that will require assembly, but much good restoration work has already occurred. Hailing… more»

31K Mile? 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The E-Type is arguably one of the most sleek and stunning cars to be introduced during the ’70s. Its long nose and big wheels scream fashion and esteem. It was also quick and functional. This roadster example is said… more»

Rare 1992 Aston Martin Virage

Only 93 Aston Martin Virages were said to be imported to the United States in 1992. Aston Martin is known for making limited runs of their vehicles, likely to drive up value. The company makes stunning performance vehicles with… more»

5.0 V8 Powered 1986 TVR 280i

Arguably one of the least British-looking British cars, the 1986 TVR 280i is a very boxy sports car with perfectly ’80s styling. It seems that only 980 280is were produced from 1984-1987 making this car fairly rare. The example… more»

Barn Find? 1964 Triumph TR4 with Surrey Top

The British motor industry didn’t buy into planned obsolescence like we did here in America. Whether the term was coined by Brooks Stevens or Alfred Sloan or someone in between, Standard-Triumph and its competing brands did the opposite, making… more»

Armored Luxury! 1998 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

Sometimes security is its own luxury. According to the seller, the Kuwaiti government commissioned this 1998 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Armored limousine, and now, after its import into the United States, the left-hand-drive limo comes to market here on eBay…. more»

Race or Road: 1960 Turner Sports MK1

Love the Bugeye Sprite, but feel like they’re just too common? You need a Turner. And not just any Turner – a former-race-but-now-street Turner. Jack Turner was born in 1916 in Wales, and he grew up with a strong… more»

20k Mile Project: 1971 Lotus Europa Series 2

The Lotus Europa was a British GT car with a mid-engine layout, built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. They arrived in the U.S. while the second series of cars was in production and required some mods to… more»

Parked Thirty Years: 1973 Jaguar XKE Series 3

Swooning over the XKE’s sinuous shape is effortless. We all know it’s a tour de force in the world of automotive styling. But who was the guy behind the curves, and how did he come up with the XKE?… more»

Original Survivor: 48K 1976 Triumph TR6

I have long considered the “6” to be the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. From its aggressive styling to the deeply offset wheels, it is blessed with an appearance that promises above-average performance and an… more»

Rare Estate Wagon: 1959 Humber Super Snipe

I grew up in the 1960s and was mildly familiar with the Humber automobile, but I don’t ever recall seeing anything named the Super Snipe. Turns out it was a higher-end car built between 1938 and 1967 by the… more»

Ford V8 Power: 1968 Sunbeam Tiger

Ah, the treacherous landscape of Sunbeam Tiger acquisition. This car is represented by a seller who acquired it in the belief that it was a real Tiger. But a check with the Tiger Authentication Committee (TAC) revealed that it… more»

32k Mile: 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible

Long-time BF Reader David M is always finding interesting 2000s Mini Coopers! This example could be one of the nicest examples he’s found yet. It’s showing just 32k miles and is in great condition inside and out. Whoever optioned… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

UPDATE: While going through the parts that came with the car, we found a folder of receipts dating back to 1970s! Scans of the receipts have been added to the gallery. UPDATE: We have relisted this little Bugeye with… more»

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