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Must Go Now! 1971 Jensen Interceptor

This 1971 Jensen Interceptor is a tempting project with a reasonable Buy-It-Now of just $6,250, but there’s a few reasons for that. The seller regrettably is throwing in the towel on this classy Interceptor, acknowledging that it’s more work… more»

1 Of Only 250: Restored 1933 MG J1

MG was known for building a wide variety of cars over its long, storied history but one model that escaped my attention was the J series. Only offered between 1932 and ’34, there were four different variations, comprising just… more»

Cheap? 1972 Lotus Europa S2

This is an interesting one, and not so much because it’s a 1972 Lotus Europa S2. There’s a small story here, and the consequence of it is something for consideration. This Lotus is located in Hawthorne, California and is… more»

Long-Term Storage: 1974 Lotus Elite

The Type 75 Lotus Elite shooting brake and its fastback variant, the Eclat, were released in 1974 as a replacement for the Elan 2+2. Like their predecessors, the Elite and Eclat had a fiberglass body mounted on a steel… more»

Boss 302 Powered: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

When it comes to a vintage Jaguar, what’s the common lament about the vehicle in question – is it the styling? No, almost never, as cars like the E-Type were among some of the prettiest ever made. Is it… more»

Early US Export: 1960 Morris 850 Mini

The BMC Mini, initially available under both the Austin and Morris nameplates, was an instant hit when it arrived on the market in England in mid-1959. Exports to the US began in early 1960 where it was sold as… more»

Father & Son Survivors: 1949 MG TD and MG TC

What an interesting find this is: a pair of gorgeous MGs, one TC and another TD, that were both restored and then driven to their (or near to their) current resting spots where they’ve been parked for 20 years…. more»

British Racing Green: 1971 MGB GT

What if I told you that, for $7,100, you could buy a car that can beat a Shelby GT350? What if I told you that it was designed, in part, by Pininfarina, the legendary design and coachbuilding firm responsible… more»

Almost A Driver: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project!

It seems like the majority of Sunbeam Tiger projects we post are long-dead projects, with a scant few appearing as well-preserved survivors that carry a big-time price tag. Finally, we have one that is pleasingly in the middle, a… more»

Smashed Classic: 1960 Jaguar XK150 S Drophead Coupe

Sometimes it is pretty easy to tell when you’re having a bad day. When you head out for a drive in a classic car that commands a six-figure value and the journey ends with it looking like this, it… more»

Turn-Key Classic: 1974 Triumph TR6

With Summer rapidly beating a path to our doorsteps, now could be the perfect time to consider adding a classic convertible to your garage. That leaves buyers with plenty of choices to make when determining what will be the… more»

Quintessential British Roller: 1962 Triumph TR3B

A natural evolution of the Triumph TR2, the TR3 offered both improved performance and safety over its predecessor. This particular car, available here on eBay, is an example of the last variant, whose production overlapped with that of the… more»

Stored 52 Years: 1949 Morris Oxford MO Series

While the Morris automobile dates to 1913, the Oxford MO Series came later and ran from 1948-54. It was the English company’s first new car after World War. The MO was one of the earlier cars to go with… more»

Barn Fresh 1958 MGA Roadster

The MG MGA was devised as a new sports car for the MG brand in the early 1950s. Previous models from MG had high seating positions, upright grilles, and separate fenders. The MGA, with its enclosed pontoon fenders, low-slung… more»

Special Edition Survivor: 1979 Lotus Esprit

1978 was an important year in the history of Lotus: Mario Andretti won the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship in the Lotus 79. With teammate Ronnie Petersen, Lotus also won the Constructors’ Championship. To celebrate the “double,” Lotus built… more»

One Owner? 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite

What constitutes a one-owner vehicle? Is it a car that was only kept and driven by a single person, or one that after a long time may have passed into another set of hands but otherwise remained undriven and… more»

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