British Classic Cars

Redevelopment Forces Sale: Major UK Barn Find Auction

According to a website with a major auction listed among its upcoming events, a large collection of project cars and trucks were forced out of their barn storage to make way for a major redevelopment of the property. The… more»

Factory Custom: 1973 Triumph Hurricane X75

This 1973 Triumph Hurricane X75 was discovered as part of a collection of vintage motorcycles, and is a rare find today in such nicely preserved condition. Though not a huge seller when new, the Hurricane is claimed by many… more»

Crispy John Player Special: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2

Where do you even begin with a car like this? Yet another entry from the salvage yard of vintage wrecked exotics, this 1978 Lotus Esprit is a desirable World Championship Commemorative Model, more affectionately known as a John Player… more»

Parked Since ’92: 1972 MGB Roadster

The seller of this 1972 MGB roadster parked the car in 1992 due to insurance rates being too high, deciding then that he’d eventually tinker with the car in retirement. Now, retirement is here and a relocation is happening,… more»

4X4 Project: 1963 Land Rover Series IIA

This 1963 Land Rover Series IIA is clearly designated as a project vehicle. The seller has a reserve price that has not yet been met, but it is on its way, as it has reached $2,275 by 13 bidders… more»

1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Survivor!

This 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 has been a single family-owned car its entire existence. Passed down from father to son, there is no clear reason why it is being sold, but it has a starting bid price of… more»

BMC Mechanic’s: 1967 Austin-Healey BJ-8

We have all heard the adage about the shoemaker’s shoes.  That adage may be true when it comes to most professions and their possessions, but with British car mechanics, I’d like to think things would be a little different… more»

5x Carrera Panamericana Entrant! 1959 MGA

No race in history was more dangerous or brutal than the original Carrera Panamericana, better known as the Mexican Road Race.  Starting at Mexico’s border with Guatemala and ending at the United States border, this five day event took… more»

Field Find: 1960 Austin Healey 3000

Despite looking like an abandoned car found on the side of the road, bidding has still crested $3,000 for this rough 1960 Austin Healey 3000 found in Oxford, New Jersey. The origins of this discovery are likely far less… more»

Parked In 2008: 1973 Triumph GT6

This 1973 Triumph GT6 is an older restoration that was parked in a garage back in 2008. Just prior to being taken out of service, the owner had a significant amount of mechanical work performed on the car, so… more»

Rusty British Sports Car Collection

If you are like me and have a real soft spot for classic British sports cars, then this is a story that is bound to get your attention. Sitting out in a field in Bellingham, Massachusetts, is a huge… more»

Spotless And Original: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

One characteristic of British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s that is often criticized is the lack of engine power. Thanks to some inter-continental cooperation, the Sunbeam Tiger managed to address that issue in no uncertain terms. This… more»

Beautiful Barn Find: 1959 TVR Grantura

This gorgeous 1969 TVR Grantura is a rarity in the United States, and really anywhere considering the low volume production numbers. Just 100 Series 1 cars were made, making a barn find example of one that has seemingly survived… more»

Solid Project: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

When viewed from the front, an Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite looks like a little car with a grin on its face. Slipping behind the wheel of one of these can also have the same effect on the driver because they… more»

1986 Lola T86/00 Indy Car Raced By Arie Luyendyk

Classic racing cars will always be highly sought, and this 1986 Lola T86/00 was driven throughout its racing life by a man who went on to conquer the Indianapolis 500 on two occasions. It remains in the condition that… more»

1-of-386: 1955 Morgan 4/4

When you consider cars that have extended production lives, the Morgan 4/4 probably isn’t a car that instantly springs to mind. However, apart from a period during World War II, and another brief period during the early 1950s, the… more»

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