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No Reserve! 1972 Lotus Elan 2+2 Coupe

Before writing up this post, I scanned an article from Automobile magazine that cited how light the Elan was, even when saddled with a set of rear seats like this 2+2 model on eBay. Incredibly, it still tipped the… more»

47k Genuine Miles: 1984 Jaguar Vanden Plas

When it came to relatively affordable British luxury cars from the 1980s, the Jaguar Vanden Plas stood out as one of the best. Not only were they loaded with luxurious leather and wood trim, but they also provided quite… more»

Giant British Puzzle: 1965 MGB Roadster

While I enjoy a good puzzle and love the MGB, this project won’t be for the faint of heart. The seller claims the original owner decided to take the car apart, down to the bare shell, for a complete… more»

Teeny Tiny Mini: 1974 Austin Mini Shorty

A Mini mini? Shorty Mini? Short Stuff Mini Shorty? This one is a head-scratcher but it looks like a fun little car to drive around a car show if you can fit in it – or a pit car… more»

Chrome Bumper Coupes: ’67/’68 MGB GT Pair

You have the love the sellers that share with you the best offers they’ve received in hopes you’ll show up with more cash in hand. That seems to be the manner in which the owner of these two MGB… more»

Grab this 1965 Sunbeam Tiger by the tail

When it came to taking small British sports cars, shoe-horning a growling V8 under the hood, and producing a car that was capable of scaring your average motorist silly, there is little doubt that Carol Shelby was a master… more»

Sitting Since 1980: 1967 Lotus Elan SE Coupe

For those who love the Mazda MX5/Miata, this is where the story of that car really began. The design philosophy of the Elan was used to provide the guiding principles behind the Miata, and best encapsulated the Colin Chapman… more»

Buried Treasure: MG TD/Singer Le Mans

This MG TD is an interesting car because it’s not what you can see that’s important, but what is hiding under the skin that holds all of the value. What you can see is an ordinary MG TD body,… more»

1 Of 15? 2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 TReK Edition

Land Rover’s tremendous history of building ultra-tough vehicles with amazing off-road capabilities sometimes gets diluted by their popularity among rap stars, celebrities, and others with vast reserves of disposable income. This 2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 TReK Edition in… more»

Return to Original? 1957 Jaguar XK140

Fitting a pushrod V8 engine into a Jaguar is something that has been going on for years now. However, I’m sure that there are more than a few purists who are going to look at this Jaguar XK140 and… more»

Cheap Small-Block: 1973 Jaguar XJ6

As I’ve mentioned in the past, transplanting a small-block Chevrolet engine into a Jaguar is a practice that has been going on for decades. The owner of this ’73 XJ6 commenced the process, but he admits that he has… more»

This Barn Find Liquidation Will Blow Your Mind!

Looking at the outside of this barn, you wouldn’t have high expectations for what’s inside of it. Heck, if you were to drive by it, you probably won’t even think to peek inside. And boy would that be a… more»

Cutaway! 1957 Triumph Training Aid

All of you have seen cutaway drawings; those detailed artworks where parts of a car appear transparent so the inner workings can be seen. Here’s a chance to own the real thing; a Triumph TR3 chassis and drive train… more»

Traditional British Roadster: 1962 Morgan +4

The history of the British sports car industry is littered with companies which have been labeled as “men in sheds.” These are small companies that have tried to build and market their own version of this type of vehicle,… more»

Garage Find: 37K Mile Jaguar XJS Convertible

I imagine one of the best parts about being in the car business is getting the call when a classic you hadn’t known about gets thrown your way. In other words, because your reputation precedes you, people just assume… more»

Global Icon: 1990 Land Rover Defender Diesel

The Land Rover Defender is one of the most recognizable vehicles throughout the world. Here is a chance to own a diesel-powered left-hand-drive 1990 as listed here on eBay out of Cleveland, Georgia. Curious? Let’s look closer…

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