British Classic Cars

Truly Special: 1974 Lotus Europa

We often weigh classic car projects on their financial merits and how much of your investment you will get back when the time comes to sell, but some project cars aren’t really about the numbers and whether they make… more»

Solid Project: 1959 MG MGA Coupe

While for many people a convertible is the first thing that pops into their head when they hear the words “classic British sports car,” these same manufacturers did produce their share of coupe versions, of which this 1959 MG… more»

Hard Work Done! 1958 Turner 950S

One of many British “cottage manufacturers” of the 1950s was Turner — but they were more successful than most, producing around 600 giant-killer sports cars that can be found racing even today. One 1958 Turner 950S that needs completion… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1961 Triumph TR3A

What Makes It Special? This is the last of my project cars from when I lost my storage and workspace last year. It’s a driver quality car with no rust. It’s covered 62,000 miles. It runs and drives alright,… more»

Great Off-Roader: 1987 Land Rover Defender

While it might not be a vehicle that is dripping with creature comforts and luxury appointments, one thing that the Land Rover Defender is renowned for is its ability to take its occupants into some pretty rugged and inhospitable… more»

Free for the Seas: $0 Westerly Nomad

Free stuff is always interesting, especially when it looks like a boat previously chartered by Mickey Mouse himself. This Westerly Nomad is a 22′ pleasure craft that looks better than many boats I’ve seen listed with an actual price,… more»

Restoration Project: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

While the British aren’t exactly known for making reliable vehicles, they certainly do make some very fine looking ones. Such is the case with this 1966 Lotus Elan S2 that is available here on eBay: though it is certainly… more»

Caravanner Special: 1971 Morris Marina 1800 TC

If you’ve ever watched the movie Snatch, you likely know that there’s a general disdain for the folks who gather together around campsites, tiny camper trailers in tow, before leaving pounds of trash and burnt out firepits behind them… more»

Not Your Dad’s Roadster: 1952 MG TD Drag Car

You have to love old drag cars made from unconventional hot rod candidates. This MG TD is more typically associated with luggage racks carrying picnic baskets than roll cages and blown Chevy engines. The seller claims there is some… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Sunbeam Alpine V6!

When it comes to engine swaps and the Sunbeam Alpine, most of us think of swapping a Ford 260 or 289 V8 into it to make a Tiger clone, but Reader Phil S went a different direction with this… more»

Full Size Model Kit: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite

From kids to adults many of us have loved cars our entire lives. When we were younger we played with Matchbox’s, Hotwheel’s, and various model kits for those that had the ability to hold attention for that long. Although… more»

Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite Custom Package Deal

This package deal of Austin-Healey Sprites, which is located in Greenacres, Washington, will offer the next owner a few different options to consider. Given the fact that it includes two cars, maybe one of those options will be to… more»

BF AUCTION: 1964 Triumph TR4 Ending Soon!

UPDATE – Bryan emailed us that a local individual has just purchased his TR4 for $20,000 CD, so we are ending the auction. Our apologies to those individuals who were bidding on this Triumph. UPDATE 5/29/2019 – Time is… more»

Little Work Needed: 1954 MG TF Midget

Launched in October of 1953, the MG TF was essentially a face-lifted version of the previous MG TD, but during its 18-month life cycle, it did receive some welcome performance upgrades. This 1954 model appears to be a nice… more»

READER AD: 1952 Jaguar XK120 FHC

What Makes It Special? 1952 Jaguar XK 120 FHC, the car that needs no introduction. This particular car was owned by the same individual for many years and was parked in 1974. It’s a matching numbers car and I… more»

Classic Beauty: 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Restraint and good taste are two character traits that normally go hand in hand. The original owner of this 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom certainly seemed to have plenty of good taste, but he may have been lacking a bit in… more»

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