British Classic Cars

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Restoration Completed: 1932 Riley Nine Tourer

While the seller does not identify this 1932 Riley by model, it appears to be a Model Nine four-door touring car.  It has undergone a full restoration and is a pretty sharp-looking car. Let’s take a closer look at… more»

1961 Triumph TR3A Garage Find And More

The iconic little TR2/3/3A/3B line of sports cars reflects an earlier, simpler time in the world where “sports car” meant drafty side curtains, minimalist weather protection, wire wheels, and a love for wind in the hair and bugs in… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Triumph GT6+ Project

As a Barn Finds reader, I’m guessing you are a little like me — you probably keep a tab on the going rate for classic cars you particularly like. In fact, I often play a game with myself where… more»

Series 1 Project: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Series 1 Jaguars are always in demand, as they feature a host of details not found on later cars, and generally, the initial production runs of any iconic model are sure-fire collectibles later on. This one is a project,… more»

Clown Car Conversion: Jaguar XJ6 Prototype

The world of custom clown cars is a strange one, but it’s typically reserved for Cadillac Sevilles. This time, a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 decided to get into the mix, and someone chopped a four door down to two very… more»

Frogeye Find: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

Back in 1958, the Austin-Healey Sprite was rolled out as a small, low-budget, British-made roadster. It earned the nickname “frogeye” in the UK for its headlights positioned on top of the hood, inboard of the front wings. In the… more»

Eye For Detail: 1958 Triumph TR3

Classic car enthusiasts are a hardy group of people, and they tend to be passionate about their cars. However, some people can take this passion to a higher level when they tackle a restoration project. That seems to be… more»

Long-Stored Sports Car: 1974 TVR 2500M

TVR remains one the most wonderfully nutty vintage cars you can buy, the sort of thing I’m sure someone will figure out a way to ban within the next decade. This 2500M has recently been revived after what sounds… more»

Sounds Like A Cobra: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Replica

While most replicas tend to be a disappointment, the recreations of the classic Jaguar XK120 are among my favorites in the kit car game. For some reason, it seems like the proportions of the replicas actually improved over the… more»

No Reserve Garage Find: 1973 Triumph Bonneville

In the 1960s, as Honda motorcycles started to become ascendant, the bike that still stood out and still gleaned attention was the Triumph Bonneville. Even with Harley Davidson in that mix and the Bonneville was still a motorcycle that… more»

This Cheap 1974 Triumph TR6 Needs Your Help!

Now here’s an honest find. A bargain 1974 Triumph TR6 that’s just out of 22 years of indoor storage. The car, here on eBay in Canton, Ohio, is currently at just $1,525 with the reserve met and not much… more»

36k Mile Exotic: 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda

All of us have vehicles we lust after with little or no basis in logic, but there are some vehicles that require an even stronger stomach than normal. I don’t have any issue with the looks of the striking… more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000

This Austin-Healey recently came of storage to be “recommissioned” after some 30 years of hibernation. The seller has retired and been working at reducing the last of his collection. The Austin-Healey 3000 was more civilized than some of its… more»

We Bought A Triumph TR3A Barn Find!

There’s nothing quite like pushing back barn doors to find a dusty classic car parked inside! It’s even more of a rush when you have no idea what to expect when you see the find for the first time…. more»

Java Green Barn Find: 1976 Triumph TR6

British sports cars, to their credit, are among some of the most popular vintage classics out there. And it’s clear why there’s always a healthy assortment at local Cars & Coffee and other enthusiast gatherings – they’re fun to… more»

Right-Hand-Drive: 1953 MG TD

The MG TD is one of several open two-seat sports cars built by MG between 1936-55. TDs were built in 1950-53 and more than two-thirds of them were exported for U.S. consumption. One interesting factoid is that they used a… more»

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