Jowett Cars was an English auto builder that had a nearly 50-year run in the first half of the 20th Century. One of their products was a 2-seat sports car, the Jupiter, which had a short cycle from 1951… more»
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Modified Jaguar Pair: 1989 Vanden Plas & 1985 XJS LS3
Old Jaguars are certainly one of the riskier projects you can take on, but it’s not all that hard to find cars owned by enthusiasts who have made the right investments from a maintenance perspective. As many of us… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe
This 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe, also known as a P5 Mark II, has been parked in a garage for the past 15 years. Before being parked, it was in good working order and looks to be a survivor that… more»
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Survivor! 1960 MGA 1600 Coupe
Here’s a worthwhile project – the question is, at what price? This 1960 MGA 1600 coupe is as close to rust-free as you’ll find, thanks to its Colorado Springs existence since new. The chrome is good, the glass is… more»
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Fun Driver: 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
If you have never driven an original Mini, you have missed out on one of life’s great motoring pleasures. They are tiny and, thanks to their low center of gravity, they are as close as you can get to… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 MGC GT
With the looming end of production for the Austin-Healey 3000, British Motor Company decided it needed a 6-cylinder-powered sports car to replace it. Given the high cost of developing a new model, it was decided to modify one of… more»
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Wanna-Be Pony: 1974 Ford Capri RS2600 Tribute
Why did it take me so long to write up this car! I’ve had it in my queue for over a week – sorry for the delay, and thanks to Jack M who sent along the tip. Here’s what’s… more»
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Car Cornucopia: The Joop Stolze Dispersal Sale
Over the last year, we have been treated to several sales of large collections. Notable examples include the Palmen Barnfind Collection, and Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection. In about two weeks, Classic Car Auctions will complete a dispersal sale on… more»
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Rare Manual: 1994 Jaguar XJS
The appeal of finding a manual transmission in a car where it absolutely does not belong is hard to put into words. A luxo-barge, a commercial-grade truck, a forklift – whatever it is, if it should’t have three pedals… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1955 Victress C2 and MGA Coupe
The world of fiberglass kit cars is vast, and there are numerous craftsmen and manufacturers that created striking models with short-lived lifespans. This, in turn, makes these cars quite rare but also near impossible to document, and subsequently, value…. more»
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1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MK1 BT7 Roadster Project
The Austin-Healey 3000 series was introduced in 1959, notching a few improvements over its predecessor, the 100-6. Engine displacement rose to 2912 ccs and disc brakes replaced drums up front, making the Healey 3000 an altogether more muscular option… more»
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Two-Fer Project: 1952 Jowett Jupiter Roadsters
The bull-nosed, swan-tailed Jowett Jupiter qualifies as one of the more eccentric vehicles to ever emerge from Britain. On the one hand, it was a competent racer, racking up class wins at Le Mans, Monte Carlo, the Isle of… more»
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Affordable Flagship: 1999 Bentley Arnage
The practice of buying a deeply depreciated luxury vehicle has always been a somewhat taboo topic in the world of car enthusiasts. Somewhat unfairly – but not without justification – we’ve all had our doubts about the guy who… more»
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BF Alumni: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
We join Sir William Lyons in 1959 at the Earls Court Motor Show, as his company launches the Jaguar Mk II to effusive reviews. The mid-sized sporting saloon was appreciated for its outstanding balance of handling and power. On… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Triumph GT6
The Triumph Spitfire is a fantastic little sports car. They offer fun handling, sporty looks, and are easy to work on, but they have one weakness: they just don’t have enough power. Now, you don’t need a tremendous amount… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III GT
The Sunbeam Alpine has been driven by some notable people. Sean Connery drove one in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, and Formula One World Champion Jack Brabham smiled in advertisements behind the wheel of an Alpine, proclaiming that… more»
