British Classic Cars

Lotus Twin Cam: 1974 Jensen-Healey Roadster

A true British sports car, this 1974 Jensen-Healey roadster has 7,940 miles shown on the odometer, however, that has more than likely rolled over once and sits at 107,940. It is located in Oregon City, Oregon, the starting bid… more»

Lost Storage Space: 1959 Berkeley SE492

At a time in England when “men in sheds” produced a number of now-obscure cars, Berkeley gained a reputation for building fun-to-drive sports cars at budget-friendly prices. You have a chance to own one of these buzzy little cars… more»

Flying Wedge: 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda

It has been said on a number of occasions that when William Towns designed the Aston Martin Lagonda, he was locked in a room with a piece of paper, a pencil, and a ruler. The car that resulted contained… more»

Sitting Since The 70s: 1954 Nash Metropolitan

It really helps your case when selling a car to provide extensive photos of the vehicle being offered. Here is an example of less certainly not being more. A 1954 Nash Metropolitan being auctioned here on eBay in Racine,… more»

Little British Project Car: 1960 Morris Minor

The Morris Minor and the original Mini share two things in common. The first was that both cars were designed by Alec Issigonis. The second was that their manufacturer saw both car designs as too radical, and their objections… more»

Five Decade Family-Owned: 1953 Jaguar XK120

While it’s not a vehicle I spend any particular amount of time pining for, there is no denying this 1953 Jaguar XK120 is one of the most gorgeous designs to come out of the 1950s. Really, everything Jaguar was… more»

Low-Mileage V12: 1991 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Despite their horrible reputation for reliability, the Jaguar XJS convertible remains one of the most elegant Jaguars ever made. It’s a shame because its design will likely be remembered as iconic as the E-Type but the build quality will always… more»

Rare 1948 Jowett Javelin Project

Although this car has the appearance of a 40’s American car from the front, it’s actually an innovative (for the time) British Jowett Javelin featuring a water-cooled flat four! It’s listed for sale here on eBay.co.uk and is located… more»

Hand-Built Classic: 1980 Bristol Beaufighter

Bristol Cars has always been an interesting company that has hand-built some distinctive cars. The company has had a checkered history with ongoing production ceasing in 2011 before limited production of a new model commenced in 2016. The Beaufighter… more»

Running Brit: 1973 Triumph Stag

When it was formed in 1968, British Leyland stood as one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. Its portfolio included such brands as Rover, Triumph, Jaguar, and MG. However, the company was dysfunctional, and the lack of market success… more»

Stored For 55 Years! 1951 Singer Roadster

You’d be forgiven if you thought this little British roadster was an MG — at least by anyone that isn’t a Singer enthusiast! Cue the sewing machine jokes too! This project car is located in Thomson, Georgia and is… more»

Living Room Find: 45k Mile 1986 Jaguar XJS

This 1986 Jaguar XJS quite literally appears to be stored in someone’s living room. I can’t explain it, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit wanting to occasionally walk downstairs in the morning and see my pride and… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1932 MG to 1965 Jaguar British Hoard

If you are a fan of British classics and have been on the hunt for something rare, you will definitely want to have a closer look at this Barn Finds Exclusive! Reader Jeff F is helping find homes for… more»

Barn Find Brit: 1969 Lotus Europa

I keep forgetting to ask our resident British car expert Jamie if he’s owned a Lotus, but I’m guessing yes? This barn find Brit is a 1969 Lotus Europa and the seller has it listed on Hemmings with an asking… more»

READER AD: 1974 MGB Garage Find

What Makes It Special? Time capsule, very last months of the chrome bumpered B’s. Stored 40+ years. USA spec car purchased in the UK by a student, driven all around Europe for a summer, shipped back to Baton Rouge,… more»

Warehouse Stash: Classic British Car And Motorcycle Trove

Having spent the last thirty years or so poking around garages and sheds for classic British car finds, I have to say that this stash of 20 British cars,  5 motorcycles, parts, and tools made my heart skip a… more»

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