British Classic Cars

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Nice Driver! 1949 MG TC

The seller of this 1949 MG TC came across it when someone saw them restoring a later MG TD and connected the seller with the widow of the TC owner. After some simple refurbishment due to storage, the car… more»

Rare V12 Coupe: 1975 Jaguar XJ12C

While the classic Jaguar XJS remains one of the car world’s most instantly recognizable designs, the pretty pillar-less coupe model is seen far less frequently, owing to its low production numbers of under 2,000 cars made. Fitted with a… more»

Original Survivor: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark III

The Jensen Interceptor was a lot of things, but what it wasn’t was a classic British sports car. What it offered was the chance for a lucky few people to own an accomplished Grand Tourer that cossetted its occupants… more»

Limited Edition Trophy: 1994 Land Rover Defender 90

While much has been written about Land Rover’s investment in the novel Camel Trophy series of offroad endurance events, less often seen is documentation of the limited production civilian models made bearing the iconic Trophy logo. This Defender 90… more»

Stored Dry For 33 Years: 1969 MG Midget

As my first car was this car’s twin (’69 Sprite) when I saw this beauty come up in our finds I knew I wanted to be the one to write it up. The little MG has just been reawakened… more»

Rare Else Performance Edition? 1970 Lotus Europa S2

I remember a time when a Lotus Europa would be seen periodically traversing America’s highways and byways. I haven’t come across one in years so I thought it would be a worthwhile exercise to take a look at this… more»

Rare “SE” Model: 1954 Jaguar XK 120

My job is easy when it comes to reviewing a car like this 1954 Jaguar XK 120. I can call balls and strikes as to its advantages and disadvantages; I don’t have to figure out how to restore it…. more»

Parked 50 Years: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Usually, when a project grade Jaguar E-Type comes up for sale, there’s a significant amount of rust repair that needs to be completed. This is typically in addition to the laundry list of other mechanical and cosmetic needs that… more»

Shed Find: 1957 Jaguar XK140 Coupe

Unfortunately no history is explained in the listing for this XK140 coupe; I would be very interested in knowing how a car of this stature ended up parked in a shed while remaining remarkably intact and complete. It’s listed… more»

Cobra Killer? Swift 1972 MG Midget Racer

If you’ve been around the classic car hobby for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the names Holman and Moody. They are two of the more popular names in the performance industry and have had their hands in… more»

$477 No Reserve! 1954 Singer 4AD Roadster

No, it’s not an MG! The Singer Roadster was actually introduced right before World War II but production continued until 1955 (one car was finished in 1956). It naturally competed with the MG T-Series cars but was a little… more»

Hanger Find: 1960 MGA Coupe

When you look at manufacturing numbers, it’s amazing to see how many more MGs were built and sold in the US than in their own domestic market. Between how many more are here in the States and the drier… more»

Drivetrain Rebuilt: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Despite looking like it’s been put on blocks and forgotten, this 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo supposedly benefits from a recent engine rebuild and runs excellent with 66,000 miles. The Esprit Turbo was a respected high-performance car when new, offering… more»

High Efficiency Survivor: 1984 Jaguar XJS HE

This 1984 Jaguar XJS coupe has just 37,000 miles from new and is the rarely seen “High Efficiency” model with the unique cylinder head design that increased both the compression ratio and fuel economy. The body and interior both… more»

V6 Powered 1937 Jaguar SS100!

Reader Bill E recently made an interesting find and he just shared it with us! In the world of unique and oddball finds, you can’t get much more unique than this one. Now, before you get too excited that… more»

Deceptive Appearance: 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster

Appearances can be deceptive, and that is the case with this 1960 MG MGA. Below that tired paint is a car that is not only rust-free but is in great mechanical health. As far as restoration projects are concerned,… more»

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