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Unrestored And No Reserve: 1950 MG TD

Like any period sports or hobby car, MG TDs are often missing critical details that make them “complete” in the eyes of collectors. This 1950 example is unrestored, yet retains many details often lost simply due to the passage… more»

Hand Made Brit: 1974 Bristol 411

While its specialty had always been based in the aircraft industry, the Bristol Aeroplane Company branched out into vehicle manufacturing following the end of World War I. Bristol Cars was never a volume car maker, and the performance potential… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS Roadster

Oh, what potential! When I was in college, one of the professors drove a beautiful XK150 coupe every day — I remember loving it but wishing it were a roadster! Here’s one you can restore yourself and it’s a rare… more»

Ready For Fun: 1977 Austin Mini

As I tore into the history of my farm find BMW 320/6, the story of how a right-hand drive BMW came to rest on a farm in Connecticut was made clear. Similar to this seller on eBay, my car… more»

Parked For 40 Years: 1967 MGB Roadster

This car was purchased by the seller’s parents just before their marriage in 1969. They drove for a decade, then placed in storage where it has remained since. After a long slumber in storage in a barn in northern… more»

READER AD: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V

Introduced in 1965, the Sunbeam Alpine Series V remained in production until 1968. The Series V included a number of minor trim and cosmetic changes over its predecessor, but the big news was under the hood. The Series V… more»

Rare Kellison Bonnet: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite

Austin-Healey Sprites are not the most uncommon car to find nestled in a barn, but the accompanying nose treatment known as a Kellison bonnet gives this example some extra desirability. Effectively a more streamlined snout with the headlights re-located… more»

Surprise Barn Find: 1960 Jaguar Mark II

While many of us dream of discovering an actual barn find, some folks just stumble upon it accidentally. That’s the case of this 1960 Jaguar MKII sedan, which was discovered by a property owner who acquired some land with… more»

Second Time Around: 1951 Singer 4AD Roadster

We previously wrote up this adorable little Roadster here in October of 2018, when it sold here on eBay for $3,387. Now it’s moved around from Thomson to St. Simons Island in Georgia and is offered here on eBay with… more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1959 Triumph TR3

It appears that this 1959 Triumph TR3 was sidelined by a small fire under the hood. Now it’s running again and while you will still need to complete some work to drive it, this is a far better start… more»

Instant Recognition: 1958 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

The “Bugeye” Sprite was introduced to the motoring world in 1958 and remained in production in this form until the Series II Sprite was launched in 1961. With the release of the Series II, that distinctive look disappeared, and… more»

Cheap Roadster? 1970 Triumph TR6

An immaculately restored or original Triumph TR6 is a stunning looking car, and they are easily my favorite vehicle in the TR range. Sadly, this TR6 is not immaculate, and it’s going to take some work to get it… more»

Man Accidentally Finds Family’s Long-Lost Mini

Most car people have a story of “the one that got away.” That special car or truck you had when you were young or one you were forced to sell due to finances. Some people spend years searching for… more»

48k-Mile LHD: 1959 Hillman Minx Convertible

Talk about a TRUE barn-find! This left-hand-drive 1959 Hillman Minx convertible,  is for sale here on Craigslist in Delaware, and it definitely checks all the boxes!

One Extra Wheel: 1969 Bond Equipe GT

UPDATE – After almost three years, this Bond is back on eBay with the same photos and a $4,000 asking price. FROM 4/4/16 – This is an unusual car, at least in the US it is. The 1969 Bond Equipe… more»

Restore Or Part Out? 1963 Jaguar MKII

There’s simply nothing as exciting as digging up a long-abandoned car, and the story for this Jaguar is a perfect example of a car that’s been long forgotten. The ad for this four-door, which can be found here on… more»