Someone stuffed a flathead V8 in this little Bantam! They even managed to cram the Ford transmission and rear-end under there. It’s not currently running and the work looks like it was done long ago, but I bet this… more»
British Classic Cars
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All Original: 27k Mile 1987 Rover Sterling 825 SL
I haven’t thought about a Sterling in years. In the ’80s they were everywhere and then seemed to disappear overnight. Some will say that the Sterling’s reputation wasn’t very, ah, sterling. As a matter of fact, I had a… more»
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One Of The Last 1979 TVR Taimar Built
This is a car that’s familiar to me, as I used to see it routinely at a now-shuttered vintage automobile shop in Rhode Island. It’s one of those rare cases where I can attest that a vehicle looks as… more»
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1970 Triumph GT6+ Project
While a Triumph Spitfire is not exactly an everyday sighting anymore, the GT6 hatchback version is that much more infrequently encountered. But an encountering has in fact occurred with this 1970 example which is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Definitely… more»
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Drive It Home: 1954 MG TF 1250
Many of the T-Series MGs on the market are restored “trailer queens” that are rarely driven and essentially go from one show to the next. Others are restoration projects requiring a lot of time to enjoy (and generally are… more»
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Disassembled For Paint? 1967 Jaguar E-Type
I have covered Jaguar E-Types before but this 1967 example really caught my attention. Why? It’s mint green of course. Actually, the color did standout probably because I don’t recall seeing one like this before, and of course, there… more»
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One Of 128! 1967 TVR Grantura 1800S
There is an entire legion of British sportscars that are referenced in the past tense. One that isn’t, is the TVR, a company that has continued auto production since 1946. TVR, founded by Trevor Wilkinson, has produced mostly sports… more»
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Cheap Project: 1973 MGB Roadster
The MGB was something of the “big brother” to the MG Midget and was in production throughout the 1960s/70s. It was built by the British Motor Corp. which would later be a part of British Leyland. It was quite… more»
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V8-Powered 1954 Jaguar XK120
This is definitely something you don’t see everyday – and based on the seller’s description, they haven’t either. This is a 1954 Jaguar XK120 roadster with a Ford V8 under the hood. I spent some time trying to determine… more»
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Take The Challenge? 1964 Austin-Healey 3000
Traditional British sports cars have always been a firm favorite amongst enthusiasts searching for a rewarding DIY restoration project. Manufacturers tended to use tried-and-true, elegantly simple engineering philosophies that make cars like this 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8 a firm… more»
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Cheap Project: 1980 MG MGB
The 1980 model year marked the end of the line for the venerable MGB. This was a model that was initially designed with a production life of 5-years. However, it soldiered on for an incredible 18-years in 4-cylinder form…. more»
Early Chrome-Bumper Project: 1963 MGB
Everyone likes the early chrome bumper MGBs, and this is an exceptionally early one, manufactured in late 1962 with a low four-digit serial number. It’s here on eBay in Auburntown, Tennessee, with not a lot of time left and… more»
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Rare Riviera Edition: 1981 Lotus Eclat
All manners of vehicles are being imported these days as a result of the 25-year importation rules, but a Lotus Eclat with a Targa roof is not the first model you’d necessarily think of shipping over. Still, it serves… more»
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Only 13K Miles! No Reserve 1979 Triumph TR7
It looks a bit like a doorstop on wheels. And they aren’t always that fondly recalled but they certainly made a visual statement. And there is something to be said, wistfully, as the car in question was the last… more»
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1971 Jaguar E-Type 4-Speed Project
Mum’s the word on the details surrounding this 1971 Jaguar E-Type coupe 2+2 that has clearly not been driven in some time. The seller is interested in a variety of potential trades for parts desirable to a Jaguar enthusiast,… more»
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Twin Cam Coupe: 1970 Lotus Elan +2
First, go watch this video. Then come back here and write in the comments on how a car this low, this sleek, and this small could be considered a family car! This 1970 Lotus Elan +2 is listed for sale here on… more»
