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Stuck In The Shed: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite

Hiding in the back of a Louisiana shed is this MK2 Austin-Healey Sprite, otherwise known as a square-bodied Sprite. While it may have lost its iconic frog-eye setup, the next generation Sprite continued the tradition of being a competent… more»

Some Assembly Required: Turner 950 Sports

This pile of parts is the once-glorious remains of a Turner 950 Sports kit car that is being offered as an incomplete project or a treasure trove of parts for another Turner closer to road-going form. The Turners are… more»

No Reserve V12 Coupe: 1986 Jaguar XJS

Yes, there is no such thing as a cheap, old Jaguar. I get that. But if you just wanted to have an iconic V12 cruiser in your garage for not much scratch – and had the ability to wrench… more»

One Family Owned: 1954 MG TF

The TF represented the end of the line for the MG T-Type. Introduced in 1936 as the TA, the T-type would last through five different generations before retiring in 1955 to make way for the MGA. This next-to-last year… more»

Brand New 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750!

This really nice looking 1977 Triumph Bonneville hasn’t been restored. In fact, it is brand new and is a Silver Jubilee edition 750 with only two miles on the odometer (which the seller describes as “push miles”). It spent… more»

Vintage Motoring At Its Finest! 1958 Morgan Plus Four

When nice British classics are around like this for reasonable sums of money, it gives me hope that someday my projects will be finished and I, too, will get the opportunity to find out that they are worth less… more»

Flat Six Powered: 1966 Fiberfab Avenger GT12

This Fiberfab Avenger GT12 kit car is one of the outliers that’s actually built to a high level with a legitimate powerplant under the hood. Powered by a flat-six transplanted from a Corvair, the Avenger wears an average paint… more»

Backyard Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

This 1969 Jaguar E-Type is yet another project-grade example of the desirable sports car, this one appearing to reside in very un-Jaguar-like surroundings of a messy backyard. The seller notes he purchased it out of a collection and has… more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1959 Triumph TR3

There’s something about a 2-seat British roadster I find very appealing. Maybe oddly appealing? I guess it depends who is the judge of that statement. I know there’s no such thing, but even more appealing is the prospect of… more»

No Reserve Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

This 1969 Jaguar E-Type is a Series 2 example that is equipped with the preferred manual gearbox. It has some needs, as the bodywork is rough and the interior requires full restoration. The seller has listed it as a… more»

Barn Find Bugeye: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

This 1960 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite looks like a smart buy for anyone in the market for the iconic British sports car, as the current owner has taken care of a lot of the heavy lifting to bring it… more»

1-Of-32: 1952 Vincent Series C Touring Rapide

This 1952 Vincent Series C Touring Rapide is believed to be one of 32 bikes painted Chinese Red with black frames, an important distinction given most Touring Rapides wearing red paint were painted red on every surface. The listing… more»

Barn Stored for 40 Years: 1960 Triumph TR3

This 1960 Triumph TR3 has been locked away in a barn for 40 years after last being registered in 1980. The car looks every part like the barn find the seller describes, and while it does have rust, it… more»

Oddball 4×4: 1954 Austin Champ

If you’re looking for a vehicle that is sure to draw a crowd at any car show or off-road event, this 1954 Austin Champ would do it. It’s one interesting 4×4, to say the least. This rugged project can… more»

No Reserve: 48k Mile 1983 Jaguar XJS

This 1983 Jaguar XJS coupe is the second “High Efficiency” model that’s turned up in the last few days, and is also a nicely-preserved driver with low miles and presented as being in clean condition. The body looks to… more»

V6-Powered 1962 Jaguar Mark II

This 1962 Jaguar MK2 is hiding a secret beneath its clean exterior and otherwise stock appearance in the form of a modern drivetrain swap. It’s also equipped with the preferred manual gearbox, making this stately saloon a compelling alternative… more»

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