British Classic Cars

One of The Best: 1973 Lotus Europa JPS

The Lotus Europa John Player Special Edition is a car that is guaranteed to cause a certain level of confusion. The majority of contemporary reports tend to insist that only the first 100 cars produced featured the numbered badge… more»

Yard Find: 1966 Jaguar E-Type

What is it about Jaguar’s classic E-Type that so many of them end up as barn finds? It seems to me that we see more than our fair share of these cars in condition like this one, a 2+2… more»

Miata Fighter: 1990 Lotus Elan M100

While it is very different from the original Elan, the fascinating Lotus Elan M100 is an impressive feat in engineering and development. This 1990 Lotus Elan that Barn Finds reader Roger found here on Craigslist is a quality example… more»

Perfect Home Project: 1951 MG TD Mk II Competition

When the MG TD was released to the world in 1950, there were many positive reviews from the motoring press, especially surrounding the significant improvements in the ride comfort that the car displayed compared to its predecessors. MG enthusiasts… more»

Tipsy Gipsy: 1960 Austin Gipsy

At just under 12-feet in length, this 1960 Austin Gipsy 4×4 would get lost in a sea of gigantic SUVs on the road today. I think that this is about the perfect size for an off-road vehicle, or even… more»

British V8 Classic: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible

When the wedge-shaped Triumph TR7 was introduced, there was a certain level of disappointment both amongst the motoring press, and the buying public. Where most had been expecting the car to appear as a convertible, the car that emerged… more»

Rare Brit: 1969 MGC Roadster

Introduced to the motoring public in 1967, the MGC only remained in production for less than two years. It was initially touted as a replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000, but it received enough bad press and reviews when launched… more»

Summer Fun: 1954 MG TF

If you have the desire to get your hands on an iconic British sports car project, then this 1954 MG TF might be a car that is worth considering. It appears to be largely complete, and some of the… more»

Garage Find 1936 Bentley Sells for Huge Amount!

What makes a car sell at auction for over double its high estimate? Take an ultra-rare car with a great story, add a one-owner history for the past sixty years, hide the car in a garage for several decades,… more»

Gold Nugget: 1978 TVR Taimar

UPDATE – This one sold for $6k back in June and made its way from Texas to New York. The new owner went through the fuel system and the V6 started up. They also went through the brakes so… more»

READER AD: 1980 MGB Limited Edition With 2,550 Miles!

Update – We just heard from Greg and his MGB sold and is on it’s way to a new home! Greg has decided to auction his B. It’s currently bid up to $11,800, so be sure to check out… more»

Parked for 20 Years: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

Don’t you love it when the seller includes some fascinating anecdote about a car that’s just emerged from long-term storage? In the case of this 1969 Jaguar E-Type in desirable two-seater coupe form, the seller mentions how it went… more»

Amazing Barn Find! Jaguar E-Type from Africa

After serving a French businessman for 40 years in Niger, this 1961 Jaguar E-Type finds itself back in France and awaiting auction as a never-restored specimen with a storied past. Thanks to classicdriver.com for details and pictures. Jaguar’s Series… more»

1 of 123? 1994 Jaguar XJ12

While these early 90s Jaguar sedans never really caught my eye, the seller of this Canadian-market car claims it’s one of 123 made that year with the big V12 motor. Truth be told, Jaguar rolled out the V12 mill… more»

More Info Please: 1966 Lotus Elan S2

When you’re an enthusiast, it can be dead easy to keep buying project cars until the day finally arrives when you realize that you now have more cars than available space and that something has to go. This is… more»

Lotus Espirit Project for $2,500!

The Espirit has held a long heritage as a cool and unique sports car even from the early days as James Bonds amphibious spy machine. This ’88 model was involved in a front end collision to which the fiberglass… more»

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