In mid-1964, Chrysler started acquiring bits of the Rootes Group, the British manufacturer of the Sunbeam Alpine. By 1967 they owned 2/3 of the company and in the summer of 1970, the company was renamed Chrysler UK. This 1970… more»
British Classic Cars
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Some Assembly Required! 1964 Morgan 4/4 SV
Stored since 1976, this blown-apart 1964 Morgan 4/4 Series V deserves some attention and a chance to thrill a new owner. The solid-looking Morgan lies in state somewhere in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and the listing on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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Rare Breed! 1937 Hillman “Minx Magnificent” Drophead Coupe
Quiz time: Hillman started as: a) a sewing machine company; b) a bicycle company; or c) a car company. Actually all of these are partially correct, with the three forms of machinery tied together by the same man, William… more»
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Mostly Restored Wedge: 1986 TVR 280i
The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is not an uncommon sight around these parts despite being a limited-production model that is reserved for a select group of enthusiast owners. The wedge-shaped profile and Cologne-V6 power make it… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Rover 2000TC
For those of you who grew up on American cars, the name “Rover” might only be familiar when trailing the word “Land,” and that’s OK. In Europe, the Rover was well-known as a stately, conservative sedan for those who… more»
One I’d Like To Have Back: 1967 Triumph 2000 Estate
Even long-time Barn Finds readers might be surprised to learn my heart skipped at least three beats when this unusual British station wagon hit the market last week. More about why later, but the important thing is that this… more»
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JDM Market Roadster: 1996 TVR Chimaera 400 Clubman
The big engine, little car philosophy has been the cornerstone of gearhead feng shui since the advent of the internal combustion engine. Heck, the boys with their steam-powered conveyances in the brass era likely figured out a weigh to increase… more»
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Rare Two-Door: No Reserve 1976 Jaguar XJ6C
I’m sure most of you think of a Jaguar XJ6 as a four-door sedan. Certainly, the vast majority of the cars that left Browns Lane were produced that way–only 6,505 XJ6 coupes (Series II only) were produced out of… more»
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First Place Winner: 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is undoubtedly a classic car in every sense of the word, but it is one that is not particularly appreciated by the broader car community. Sure, British car fans will always respect the big body… more»
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Rare Forward Control Cab! 1974 Land Rover Santana 1300
Answering customer requests for a vehicle to transport larger, heavier objects while utilizing its existing 109 inch wheelbase, Land Rover launched this cab-forward option in 1962. (edit:) “Land Rover Santana” models were built by Santana in Spain, and Santana… more»
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Twin Turbo Supercar: 2000 Lotus Esprit V8
A few days ago, I had the wild thought that I should begin looking for a high mileage, first-generation Acura NSX. It occurred to me that there’s a small gap remaining where a car that knocking on supercar territory… more»
BF Exclusive: 2002 Jaguar XJ8
While the XK and E-Type are some of the most sought-after models of Jaguar, the XJ was the brand’s bread and butter for decades. It’s easy to see why they are handsome saloons with a good combination of performance… more»
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Family Collection of Cars For Sale
Selling off a family’s collection has to be both rewarding and slightly deflating, seeing cars go away that you’ll likely never be able to buy again. But if your dad or grandparents managed to put away a variety of… more»
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Well-Preserved 1961 Jaguar MKII Sedan
The Jaguar Mark II was considered a performance-oriented luxury vehicle in the ’60s. It was capable of a fun driving experience while still being comfortable. Even by today’s standards, these cars are extremely classy. This example is said to… more»
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Same Owner 15 Years: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was one of the first subcompact cars sold by an American automaker. Built in England, the little car was launched by Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 but quickly became an AMC product when that company merged with Hudson Motor… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1959 Sunbeam Rapier Convertible
Sunbeam was a long-lived British marque that was bought up by the Rootes Group in 1934 before eventually finding its way under the Chrysler Europe banner (of all things). They made cool little cars such as the Alpine, the… more»
