Here’s one you don’t see every day, certainly not in the U.S. and not even in its native UK surroundings. The 1988 Reliant Scimitar Turbo has a turbocharged four-cylinder taken from a Nissan Silvia that was good for 135… more»
British Classic Cars
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Stored Since ’75: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
This 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 seemingly has a great story that begins with being bought new in San Francisco as the new ride for a newly minted college professor. After a few years in California, it went to Kansas… more»
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Honest Seller: 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
The seller of this non-running 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow offers a refreshingly honest summary of where he stands with this high-luxury project, noting that he’s disappointed with the outcome of a project he never should have taken on. The… more»
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Rare Big Valve Model: 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2 S130
This 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2 is a rare S130 model, which left the factory with an upgraded big-valve twin-cam four-cylinder engine. It’s also a right-hand drive British market vehicle that the now-deceased owner imported some time ago, as… more»
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Two for One: 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
On at least two occasions in my project-car owning career, I’ve had the chance to buy parts cars for one of my road-going rides at very good prices. Unfortunately, due to living in suburbia where fellow homeowners cringe at… more»
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No Reserve: 1958 Nash Metropolitan
At 12.5-feet in length, this 1958 Metropolitan is one short and sweet car. They are really unique cars with a unique history and they had a very unusual manufacturing process. This little black and white Met can be found… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1960 Triumph TR3
This no reserve listing for a nicely aged 1960 Triumph TR3 roadster ends on Thursday, and bidding seems reasonable at the moment. The seller claims it has absolutely no rust despite residing in Pennsylvania, and that it is being… more»
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$4K Package Deal? 1976 and 1974 Lotus Elites
No matter what the car, it’s exciting to think about uncovering any vehicle that’s been hidden away in a garage for years. Based on the description, it sounds like the seller discovered not one, but two Lotus Elites in… more»
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Special Find: 1952 Triumph Renown
If your first thought was “Looks sort of like a small Bentley” then you have the right idea. This is an exceedingly rare 1952 Triumph Renown, for sale here on craigslist and located about two hours from Los Angeles,… more»
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Former Track Car: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4
This 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 is a former track car that is a long way from returning to competitive use. The body is a patchwork quilt of different cars and the interior is gutted save for a solitary racing… more»
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European Inspired Pony-Car: 1974 Capri
I have never owned a Capri, or a Ford Capri or a Mercury Capri but I know three individuals who have. One was a ’71 and the other two were identical ’77’s bought by two different friends, at about… more»
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Black Plate Series 1: 1967 Jaguar E-Type
This 1967 Jaguary E-Type is a well-preserved example that the seller contends checks all of the key boxes for desirability among E-Type fanatics. There’s little reason to doubt this claim, as this is the later Series 1 model with… more»
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Black Beauty! 1976 Jensen Interceptor III
I’ve looked at purchasing many Jensen Interceptors over the years I’ve been a British car enthusiast but there’s always been something to stop me. Usually rust, and lots of it! Broken rear windows and destroyed interiors have also played… more»
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Parked Since 1990: 1974 Triumph TR6
When a no-reserve, inexpensive Triumph TR6 comes up I’m always paying attention. This 1974 model is listed for sale here on eBay and is going pretty cheap at the moment for just over $3,000 without a reserve. It’s waiting… more»
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Lilliputian Limo: 1968 Wolseley Hornet Mk III
The original Mini was designed to be inexpensive transport for the masses, and it managed to become both a sales success and a motoring legend. Of course, a little luxury goes a long way, and the humble Mini managed… more»
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British Brick: 1961 Austin Seven Mini
When the original Mini was launched, it was by no means the first front-engined/front-wheel-drive car available to the motoring public. However, one of the characteristics that made it such a sales success was the fact that it represented a… more»
