British Classic Cars

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Recent Import: 1994 Land Rover Defender 90

No matter the angle, this 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 looks like it means business. From the bull bar to the tow hitch, and from the side steps to the fender flares, it is a classic off-roader with a… more»

Tuff Kote Protected! 1976 Triumph TR6

For all the bad jokes about the dealer selling unsuspecting customers on rust-proofing jobs their new car didn’t need, we see more than a few cars each year pop up with factory rust-proofing that seem to be holding up… more»

Hollywood Movie Star! 1952 MG TD

Show of hands if you saw Quentin Tarantino’s film, “Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood“. OK, a show of hands if you remember any of it. I had a hand up and then a hand down but I’m like… more»

White on White Supercar: 1991 Lotus Esprit SE

I’m not a big Pretty Woman fan (and what red blooded male would admit that he is?), but I’ll always applaud the producers for putting Richard Gere in a Lotus Esprit rather than the typical Porsche 911 or C4… more»

Tidy British Survivor: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Finding a clean and affordable classic car to park in your garage can be a challenge. Generally, any vehicle of this type with a four-figure asking price is going to need some work. However, that isn’t the case with… more»

If Rolls-Royce Built A Family Wagon! 1971 Ford Country Squire

One of eight such vehicles produced, this 1971 Ford Country Squire station wagon in De Pere, Wisconsin wears a complete and genuine Rolls-Royce front clip, well-integrated into the Country Squire bodywork. The elegant two-tone paint gleams. Though sold as-is,… more»

1-Of-12: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee

Kit cars will always be a lucky dip when it comes to the vexing question of build quality. Sometimes the finished product can be stunning, while at other times, they can be pretty gruesome. This 1966 Fiberfab Banshee fits… more»

Greatest Barn Find Ever: The World’s Largest Collection of British Automobiles

Many of us know the pain of having to make room for a new project by getting rid of an old one. It’s hard to part with a car, especially one in which you’ve invested time and effort; a… more»

Barn Kept Roadster: 1973 MGB

The MGB was the MG Midget’s bigger brother, produced from 1962-80 by British Motor Corporation (BMC). It was a 2-seat, 4-cylinder roadster that was part of a series of small cars that saw production exceed a half million units…. more»

Rare 1955 Hillman Minx Californian

Hillman has a long and storied history-making “midsize” economical cars for the Australian, North American, and European markets. I put “midsize” in quotation marks because by modern standards these would be decidedly compact. The Minx Californian is a coupe version… more»

Cars, Parts, and Tools: Shop Liquidation Sale

Here’s one we don’t often see on Barn Finds. A situation where the seller is letting everything go, from cars and parts to tools and possibly even the building and property all this resides in/on. You may be able… more»

Bespoke 1966 Land Rover Defender Turbo Diesel

According to Oxford, “Bespoke” means “made for a particular customer or user.” It is often used in the clothing industry, a tailored suit for example. However, the seller of this 1966 Land Rover Defender uses the term to describe… more»

Powder Blue and Perfect: 1962 Triumph TR3B

This morning I was out running errands when I saw a fellow roll by in a beautiful, fire engine red late 60’s Camaro convertible. It was the perfect time for a top-down spin down the main drag– the sun… more»

Rare Coupe: 1975 Jaguar XJ6C Survivor

This 1975 Jaguar XJ6C is a rarely seen two-door version of the manufacturer’s iconic luxury saloon, and with under 90,000 original miles and no evidence of rust, it’s likely one of the few unrestored survivors left. This Jaguar has… more»

Black Plate Barn Find: 1964 Triumph TR4

A few years before one-time tractor mechanic Ferruccio Lamborghini produced his 350 GT, Italian design met farm machinery in the form of another sports car: a little English roadster called the TR4. This example is located in Chula Vista,… more»

No Reserve: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth

The Chevy Vega doesn’t have a big following with collectors, but the limited-edition Cosworth Vega does draw attention. That’s because of the all-aluminum inline-4  that was developed by Chevy but modified with a DOHC cylinder head designed by the… more»

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