The scenario in which a customer asks for work to be performed on a high-end luxury vehicle and then effectively disappears when the invoice comes due is a more familiar scenario than you might think. Not only do these… more»
British Classic Cars
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Careful Lady Owner: 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spur
When you see a Rolls Royce or Bentley sedan from this generation of either of the iconic brands, it’s hard to not stop and wonder who the owners were given the models’ ties to excessive wealth. Of course, you… more»
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British Bargain? $900 1973 Triumph Stag
This 1973 Triumph Stag is a seriously cheap opportunity to own a short-lived British grand tourer that featured a SOHC V8 that ultimately led to the company’s decision to end its short-lived residence on U.S. shores. Fortunately, if you’ve… more»
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One-Owner 1967 Austin-Healey 3000
It’s always a treat to see cars that have remained in the long-term care of a single owner, but it can also be somewhat disappointing to realize the car would have been better off if it had found a… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
If there is one aspect of traditional British sports cars that is prone to criticism, it is the fact that they don’t tend to be the most relaxed of open-road cruisers. This 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite has received some mechanical… more»
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One of 192: 1965 TVR Griffith
I am part of a very informal local “club” of enthusiasts that partake in monthly driving tours and a member has a later TVR Tuscan, which bears some resemblance to this desirable Griffith model. While the engineering is a… more»
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Parked in 1979: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
It would seem that the original owner of this 1970 Lotus Europa S2 used the vehicle on a fairly regular basis until it was the target of vandalism in 1979. At that point, it was parked, and it hasn’t… more»
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Cheap Luxury Liner: 1991 Bentley Turbo R
When it comes to looking like you’re worth a million bucks, Bentleys of almost any generation can impress most passers-by – even if you only paid $11,000 for the one you’re driving. This example still looks incredibly stately, but… more»
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Stored Since Woodstock: 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6
I have never owned a British sports car but I’ll admit, I’m fascinated by them. I think it’s the rawness and simplicity that holds my attention – imagine building something like that today. And besides the existential aspect of… more»
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Solid Project! 1962 MGA MKII
MG was founded in the 1920s and has produced some really classy cars over the past hundred years. Probably best known for their small roadsters like this 1962 MGA, MGs are very collectible and have a fairly wide collector… more»
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BF AUCTION: No Reserve 1979 MG Midget
In an effort to offer a new fun affordable sports car, MG decided to introduce the Midget in 1961. Being based on the Austin-Healey Sprite, you get the same lightweight and fun to drive car, but with a few… more»
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Less Than 5,000 Miles: 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Besides being a Jaguar XJS convertible modified by longtime coachbuilder Hess & Eisenhardt, this particular XJS is notable for its exceedingly low mileage, clocking in at a mere 4,936. Before Jaguar made the XJS droptop a regular feature of… more»
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Cheap 1970 Lotus Europa Project
Somewhere in Pennsylvania, a 1970 Lotus Europa is sitting quite forlornly, a shadow of its former sporting self. Those graphics along the bottom of the door would suggest a previous owner was excited to own a mid-engined Lotus, perhaps… more»
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SOLD: 1971 Triumph TR6 Was A Great Deal!
UPDATE 6/6/2020 – We just heard from the seller, this TR6 sold in just 5 days and is headed off to its new home with a Barn Finds Reader! Our congratulations to both the seller and buyer. Hopefully, the… more»
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One of Only 400: 1952 Aston Martin DB2
Gullwing Motor Cars is becoming the go-to place lately for “interesting” finds of European origin! This is the third review that I have covered for a GMC marketed automobile and, as usual, there will be much to consider. In… more»
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Rotary Powered: 1967 Jaguar XKE Replica
Well, it’s either a Jaguar RX-7 or a Mazda XKE, whatever the case, it is unique and well done. The seller is going with the Jaguar moniker, for obvious reasons, but the VIN says Mazda so I say, let’s… more»
