Though unquestionably not a Ferrari, this custom-built “1957 Ferrari Barchette Di Formosa,” to take the seller’s embellished description, certainly evokes elements of 1950s Ferrari racers. Low-slung and lightweight, the slick red racer can reportedly exceed 100 MPH, though the… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Jaguar XJ12L
On one of my daily walking routes, there’s a ’62 Corvette that’s been sitting inertly in a garage for decades, and about once a month I’ll mention to my wife that I could probably have it running, stopping, and… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1966 Morgan Plus 4
In a life full of vagaries and inconsistencies, there is one comforting constant; the good folks of Malvern Link in Worcestershire will be happy to build you a Morgan that is as iconoclastic as it’s always been. They’ll be… more»
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V6 Powered 1969 MGB GT
What’s being offered on Facebook Marketplace in Weld, Maine is a labor (the British would say “labour”) of love in the form of a 1969 MGB-GT that’s had considerable performance work done to it. And it looks sharp, too…. more»
BF Classified: 1989 Jaguar XJ-S Cabriolet
Jaguar released the XJ-S as its replacement for the venerable E-Type in 1975, although it is fair to say that the pair followed markedly different philosophies. It was no secret that the company viewed the E-Type as a hard-edged… more»
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Mild Custom: 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 “Speedster”
This 1972 Jaguar XKE V12 has been mildly customized with a fabricated dash, plexi cut-down windshield, a bonnet backdated to the covered-headlight look, and metallic British Racing Green paint with hand-painted pinstripes. The car is said to retain its… more»
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Farm Find! 1961 Austin Healey 3000
I was thrilled to find this 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 BN7 “farm find” as one of our tips this afternoon! I drove a ’61 3000 during college and have never forgotten the “Big Healey” experience, although mine was the more… more»
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37k Certified Miles: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
Carroll Shelby developed a reputation for creating high-performance vehicles, and his ability to shoehorn V8s into small and light British sports cars cemented his standing. This approach gave the world the Shelby Cobra in 1962, and the Sunbeam Tiger… more»
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Genuine Race History: 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S
One of the hardest cars to sell is the one that has been taken down to bare metal – practically begging for a proper body restoration – but time and resources limit the potential of it ever being completed…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 MK3
This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 MK3 has been parked since 1999 and needs to be put back on the road. The MK3 is considered by many to be the ultimate iteration of the Big Healey, boasting a well-appointed interior, enhanced… more»
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Nicely Upgraded: 1973 TVR 2500M
When you see a certain car for years come up for sale on an on again, off again basis, it can numb you a bit to its virtues. When it comes to TVRs, we know that light weight and… more»
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Movie Car: 1991 Lotus Elan SE
Movie cars have never really convinced me one way or another to buy a vehicle, but for some film buffs, it’s a compelling reason to snag a particular car. In addition, if you happen to be a fan of… more»
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Rare V8: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
Many people believe that the TR8 Convertible is the car that Triumph’s TR7 should have been from Day One. By lopping the top off the Coupe version and slotting a V8 under the hood, it resulted in more elegant… more»
BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
While 1961 was more momentous in Jaguar history for being the year that the E-Type was introduced to a stunned global audience, it was also the final year for the body-on-frame Mark IX. Only 10,009 of these handsome sedans… more»
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Under the Shelves Find: 1958 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4
The Austin Healey 100-6 is one of those classic cars that while undoubtedly desirable, always seems to be lurking in barn find form somewhere, at any given time. It definitely seems to be on the leader board as a… more»
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Ford-Powered: 1970 Jaguar XKE 2+2
Every car has its fans, even the Jaguar XKE 2+2. We can moan about the roof line, the extra weight, the lack of sporting feel – but these cars sold well when launched by the factory in 1966. By… more»
