British Classic Cars

SCCA Veteran: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite

Old race cars are always fun to poke around, even if their value is heavily contingent upon what tracks they were used on and who drove them. This 1964 Austin Healey Sprite belonged to an amateur, used in SCCA… more»

1 of 212: Rouge Edition 1989 Jaguar XJS

After seeing our own editor Jamie Palmer take home the gorgeous Lister Jaguar XJS featured on these pages, it’s hard not to stop and stare at other special models coupes like this “Rouge” edition XJS. I suppose it has… more»

10 Cheap Projects For Sale In Ohio!

A collection of ten project cars and trucks has popped up in Ohio on craigslist, and it represents a nice variety of vehicles for reasonable prices. Among them is this classic 1959 Chevy Apache pickup for $3,000. The seller… more»

Holy Grail: 1948 Vincent Rapide Series B

There are holy grail motorcycles and there are Holy Grail motorcycles. This 1948 Vincent Rapide is a Holy Grail motorcycle and then some. This beautiful beast of a Brit bike can be found here on Craigslist in South Strafford, Vermont… more»

Top Never Down: 1975 MGB Roadster

While I don’t normally pay too close of attention to MGBs, this one struck me as potentially being a genuine low-mileage example with its preserved graphics and mint-condition original top. The seller is going by the numbers of the… more»

Classy Chassis! 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I

Back in the era this car was built, many luxury manufacturers built chassis and sent them to coachbuilders for the final body. Rolls Royce was no exception and the Phantom I model received bodies from many different manufacturers. This… more»

Significant MG: 1958 MG Magnette

When the original MG Magnette ZA was released for public sale in 1954, it marked a significant milestone in the history of the marque, as it was the first car wearing the MG badge that was of monocoque construction…. more»

Still Beautiful: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Project

Even covered with dust and incomplete, Sir William Lyon’s beautiful XK120 shape makes me gasp at it’s beauty. This 1950 XK120 is being sold here on eBay as an unfinished project due to unfortunate health issues belaboring the former owner. Bidding… more»

“Cheap” Racing: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite

First off, for those racers that saw the post headline and immediately guffawed, yes, I’m fully aware there is NO truly cheap way to race a car. However, some methods are less expensive than others, and this 1964 Sprite… more»

Huge Parts Hoard: Austin-Healey, MG and Triumph Parts

Barn Finder TriPowerVette spotted this interesting buy, so thank you so much for that. If you are a British car enthusiast, then this is a listing guaranteed to make your eyes sparkle. The owner of this collection has decided… more»

Completed Project: 1973 MGB

The owner of this 1973 MGB bought it 6 years ago, and in that time he, in his own word, “took it from junk to this.” I hesitate to refer to the work completed as a restoration, as there… more»

Solid British Classic: 1967 Austin Healey 3000

If you are looking for a classic British sports car for a restoration project, then this Austin-Healey 3000 might be a great candidate. While it may not grab you initially, digging below the surface reveals a lot of promise… more»

Restore Or Part Out? 1976 Triumph TR6

The TR6 has always been my favorite vehicle out of the Triumph TR range. The squarer styling and deeply offset wheels with chrome trim rings make the car appear far more aggressive and purposeful than its predecessors. This TR6… more»

Lean To Find: 1966 Lotus Elan Coupe

Although I have owned and driven many British sports cars, I’ve never been for a ride in an original Lotus Elan. However, I’ve heard that it’s one of the most delightful driving experiences around and (for example) was used… more»

Cheapest Jaguar XK120 On The Market?

Barn Finds reader Doc just sent in this Jaguar with the title “maybe the cheapest XK120 in the world”. The $12k asking price may not seem cheap to most people, but a quick search reveals that this particular project… more»

Poor Man’s Rolls Royce: 1970 Rover 3500S

The owner of this Rover 3500S refers to it as a “poor man’s Rolls Royce.” That seems a bit harsh because these are a nice car in their own right. You will find this Rover listed for sale here… more»

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