British Classic Cars

Decaying Classic: 1955 Jaguar XK 140MC

The Jaguar XK 140MC was the successor to the XK 120 and was in production from the end of 1954 until 1957. This Drop-Head is one of only 2,310 built in left-hand drive during the model’s lifespan. It is… more»

Jaguar Project Car: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

Until recently this Jaguar had been owned by someone who purchased it in 1971. The current owner has decided to sell this project car. It is listed for sale here on eBay. The car is located in Los Angeles,… more»

Seized Big Cat: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

I’ve recently acquired a new project of which I have little insight into its mechanical history. I’m a long ways from diving into it, but I hope to find out in the next few months what I’ve gotten myself… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1991 Jaguar XJS-12

Edger D’s Jaguar looks like it could be an exceptionally nice car! His father purchased this car brand new and it has been with the family ever since. It’s said to run and drive nicely and is a 10-foot… more»

Barn Find Bread Van: 1967 Lotus Europa S1

This 1967 Lotus Europa S1 is a true barn find, having been in a barn for 28 years before the current owner found it in 2000. They have too many cars and it doesn’t get used, so they have… more»

1 of 121: 1980 Lotus Eclat Project

The early ’80s were not good times for Lotus, the company was in financial trouble. 1980 was a particularly rough year and overall production was down, so any Lotus model in 1980 is bound to be low production. According… more»

Important Triumph! 1953 Jabbeke TR2

Typically we don’t feature restorations at Barn Finds, but occasionally one comes along that is a significant enough car it’s worth including anyway. This 1953 Triumph TR2 was used to set the stage for all succeeding TRs and is… more»

Barn Find Blue: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 BN1L

If you have been looking for a winter project to tinker with until spring, look no further than this 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 BN1L in a stunning Healey Blue. It is currently listed for $12,600 with the reserve not… more»

Giant Killing Project: 1965 Lotus Cortina

The Ford Cortina Lotus was a giant-killing car in the world of saloon car racing. It achieved success in Europe, Australia, and the USA. It was also a wonderfully rewarding road car. This particular Cortina is listed for sale… more»

Rich Kitty: 1961 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe

If you are looking for a car that is a bit more light and agile than American muscle, but not land locked like the other European brands, than this British cat is the right car. Still riding on all… more»

British Invader: 1950 Austin Champ

While this vehicle is listed for sale as an Austin Champ, this one is actually the military version which carried the British Army model designation of “FV1801A.” However, I’m not going to split hairs on this, so we’ll call… more»

Barn Find Mini Cooper: World’s Oldest Known Survivor

Found in a barn in Suffolk, U.K., this 1963 Mini Cooper S Mark I is said to have been stored since 1983. The new owner claims it was the sixth of only 4,000 ever made. Found here on iNews.co.uk,… more»

Bond. James Bond: 1977 Lotus Esprit

When people recall the cars used by the famous secret agent in the James Bond movies, the most instantly recognizable car is the Aston Martin DB5 that first appeared in the movie Goldfinger. The next most recognized would have… more»

Affordable Ferrari: 1960’s Shark-Nose Pedal Car

You certainly can’t say that we don’t get a diverse range of vehicles here on Barn Finds, and this one is something a little bit different. Listed for sale here on eBay is this 1960’s pedal car. The seller… more»

XK Six Or V8? 1963 Jaguar Mark 2

While this 1963 Jaguar Mark 2 is being offered without an engine, I’m hoping one of you readers will choose a suitable engine, install it in the car and return it to the road. The classic kitty is listed… more»

10 Original Miles! 1980 MGB Ltd. Edition

One of my favorite MGs is the 1980 Limited Edition MGB, probably because my father’s last car was a beautiful example of one. This example has been stored since new (the original owner bought two new 1980 MGBs and drove… more»

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