While it’s easy to think of nearly any Bentley sedan as solely a luxury car, the truth of the matter is that the Bentley Turbo R was a super sedan of the 80s and one that was intended to… more»
British Classic Cars
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Proper British Motoring: 1958 Morgan 4/4 Series Two
If you pay attention to any of the chatter on websites that discuss automobiles, one of the biggest complaints is that cars all look the same now. While a lot of that is due to draconian fuel mileage standards,… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
V8 Swap Project: 1972 TVR 2500M
Vintage TVR cars remain one of the hidden gems of the 1960s sports car scene, somehow remaining surprisingly affordable despite the impressive pedigree of this unique British marque. With a history of high-performance models that were serious competitors on… more»
Mar 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Project? 1973 Triumph TR6
It’s rare to find a genuine deal these days among vintage project cars, as it seems like even the most earnest sellers start with a high list price and work their way down to a reasonable asks after several… more»
Mar 28, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Chevy Wannabe: Vauxhall Victor F-Series
Vauxhall Motors was founded in 1857 to make industrial motors. Headquartered in Bedfordshire, England, the company heeded the siren song of the developing automobile market some fifty years later, leaping into the luxury car niche. This handsome phaeton was… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parts or Restore? 1970 MGB GT
By the early 1960s, British Motor Corporation knew buyers were not particularly satisfied with the MGA coupe. When customers asked for more room and weather protection, apparently, they didn’t mean to “slap a roof on it and give ’em… more»
Mar 27, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Is This Your Mini? 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
Got an inkling that you’d like to drive an original Mini? This might be your chance, if you can pony up at least $9995, which is the opening bid on this 1961 Austin Mini Cooper California car which now… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Round Two: 1970 Triumph TR6 Project
This 1970 Triumph TR6 is one of those subject cars that I believe, we have covered here on BF before. But that coverage was about four years ago and it doesn’t seem that much has changed. Is it the… more»
Mar 26, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
No Reserve: 1963 MG Midget
I have always considered my automotive tastes as eclectic, although there was a time when I barely gave small British sports cars more than a passing glance. However, that attitude was born of ignorance because it took only a… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheap Luxury: 1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
Is there ever a point at which it’s safe to pursue a former exotic or high-end luxury car when it reaches peak depreciation? I would say that it depends entirely on how well or poorly the car in question… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Collector Quality Coupe: 2014 Mini Cooper S
Given how often many of us have looked wistfully at a car or truck we could have bought for peanuts just a few years prior – only to see it sell for many multiples over that original selling price… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored Since ’98: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe
This 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe proves we should never judge a book by its cover. This desirable British classic is a restoration project that stalled decades ago. However, it is rock-solid, and the seller believes it only lacks… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Already Restored: 1973 Triumph Stag
The Triumph Stag is becoming “discovered” as well as it ought – it’s slightly rare, stylish, and offers a V8, uncommon among less expensive British cars. While the Stag sold very poorly thanks to reliability problems, modern methods of… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Abandoned Project: 1955 Triumph TR2
Seeking the purest form of a particular car model is an obsession with some collectors, and that often means early-year production. First-year Lotus Esprits used to go begging (they really aren’t that great), but today Series I cars are… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Overdrive and a Hardtop! 1970 Triumph Spitfire
This reasonably-priced 1970 Triumph Spitfire here on eBay deserves a new owner. It’s a nearly rust-free, complete car coming with a factory hardtop and an overdrive-optioned gearbox. It has finally received one bid at $1000, though the reserve is… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored 35 Years! Volvo-Powered 1950 MG TD
While American cars of the late ’40s trended toward front fenders integrated into the body, Morris Garages (MG) sent the “Yanks” a classic full-fender sports car with running boards, triggering fond memories among WWII GIs who served in England…. more»
