Aston Martin paired up with Lagonda in 1947 – two small-batch makers occupying the luxury niche. After the merger, the Lagonda nameplate was usually cycled into the production mix when Aston Martin offered a sedan to buyers. This car… more»
British Classic Cars
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1 of 1 in the US! 1988 Lotus Excel
If you are familiar with this model Lotus… congratulations! You are a true automobile aficionado! I thought I knew cars fairly well, yet the only Excel I had ever heard of was from Hyundai. This is truly a unicorn…. more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Restored Barn Find: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 (and its unofficial variants) was a popular British sports car, selling 75,000 copies between 1955 and 1962. The TR3A was an updated version of the little autocross wonder that came along in 1957, but they were… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
V8 Swapped: 1986 TVR 280i
Typically, modified cars don’t get a ton of love from enthusiasts when it comes to classics. We want to see vintage cars in a preserved state, as they were delivered from the dealership. Well, every now and again, you… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their auction, so be sure to take another look! The idea of cramming a V8 into a British sports car certainly wasn’t new when Triumph took their TR7 and stuffed… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Two-Owner Project: 1967 Lotus Cortina Mk 1
The Ford Lotus Cortina was a 1960s collaboration between Ford and Lotus Cars to build a performance-oriented small sedan. There were two generations with the Mk 1 being in production from 1963 to 1970. With a 1557-cc twin camshaft… more»
Jul 18, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1969 Lotus Elan +2
In the early 1960s, Colin Chapman was riding high on successes in Formula racing. But his road-going car, the Elite, struggled in the market, putting Lotus in a precarious financial position. The Elite, while lovely, was fragile and demanded… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rare Big Valve Project: 1971 Lotus Elan +2 S130
When you think of a Lotus Elan, it’s natural to picture an evocative two-seater roadster. After all, this is the nameplate that made Lotus a household name for car enthusiasts everywhere. However, the little-know Elan +2 is an alternative… more»
Jul 14, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Chev-Powered Brit: 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon
Hiding in this garage is a British classic with a sense of presence. This 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon was recently laid low by a minor mechanical issue, but addressing the problem should be straightforward. The dry location and… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1997 Jaguar XJ6 L
There are some great cars on the market today that can be had for a song. Among them are the R129-series Mercedes-Benz SL roadsters, which are some of the prettiest convertibles ever made that can be purchased for less… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Barn Find Lives Again! 1966 Triumph TR4-A
The Triumph TR4-A differed little from the TR4, switching to independent rear suspension (IRS) during its production run between 1965 and 1967. You could opt to go back to the live axle of the TR4, but that change would… more»
Jul 11, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
“Snake Charmer!” 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
Owned and loved for 60 years by its original owner, this never-restored 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra comes to auction in August. Henry “Hank” Williams Jr. led an interesting life, participating in the U.S. Army’s WW II D-Day operations in… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 Triumph TR6
If you were interested in this TR6 when we auctioned it off last month, here’s your second chance! The buyer was happy with the car when it arrived, but they had been looking for a Morgan for years and… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
At the same time that Cadillac was introducing its mega-tailfin design, a company in Coventry, England, known for sporty coupes and sleek sedans (saloons), came out with its second version of the Mark Series: the Jaguar Mark II. This… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Project Exotic: 1988 Lotus Esprit Commemorative Edition
The chance to get into a desirable sports car for far less than the going rate is always going to raise eyebrows. If you want to snag a performance icon for a fraction of the price, you’re going to… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
100 Years Old! 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
The Silver Ghost was an opulent automobile built by Rolls-Royce largely between 1921 and 1926. And – contrary to what you might think – it was not produced in the U.K. These later examples were assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts… more»
