After the war, folks were still driving tall prewar cars. Imagine how it must have felt to see a low slung two-seat convertible that looked like a design from the 1930s. These were something new for America, something called… more»
British Classic Cars
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Stirling Moss Owned: 1958 Aston Martin DB 2/4
This Aston MartinDB 2/4 MK III coupe is a famous car, originally bestowed to the care of Sir Stirling Moss. But it also stands out to me for another reason, as an Alfred Hitchcock fan: the drophead version of… more»
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Rare 1964 Daimler SP250 On Craigslist!
There are all kinds of weird items listed on craigslist every day, but this has to be one of the more surprising cars to see listed on craigslist! This 1964 Daimler SP250 is a rare British sports car, add… more»
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Competition Past: 1968 Mini Marcos
The Mini Marcos is an interesting sidenote in British motorsport history, seemingly stepping into the land of giants to make a significant mark on one of the world’s biggest stages: the 1966 24 Hours of LeMans. A Mini Marcos… more»
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WANTED: 1961-1974 Jaguar E-Type
Barn Finds reader Daniel W is looking for an E-Type and needs our help! If you have one or know of one that’s for sale, please let him know by replying in the comments section below. Even if you don’t… more»
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Mini Meet West Ready! 1966 Mini Panel Van
Credit the seller of this 1966 Austin Mini Panel Van for aligning his location with the upcoming Mini Meet West 2018,an annual gathering of fans of the Mini. The event takes place in a little over a month in… more»
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Our Cars: New Garage Find 1969 TR6
There’s a new garage find in our household! How it got there is a long story, but this 1969 Triumph TR6 is a real beauty; not quite perfect but perfectly wonderful to drive and have fun with. Sometimes you… more»
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Crate Find: 1977 Triumph Bonneville With Zero Miles!
This auction is for a brand-new, in the crate 1977 Triumph Silver Jubilee Limited Edition bike, literally preserved in its shipping wrapper, never opened. The Silver Jubilee was built to commemorate the first 25 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s… more»
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Good Car, Great Staging: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
This 1969 Jaguar E-Type roadster is artfully placed in this Canadian barn, but it almost looks too good to be true. The seller, however, has a knack for finding impressive barn find projects of desirable sports cars, so perhaps… more»
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Auction Update: Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Sells for $423K!
A few weeks ago, we told you about an unusual Jaguar XK140 discovered as part of a collection belonging to a deceased enthusiast in Belgium. The star of the collection was a rare Michelotti-bodied Jaguar XK140, which – while… more»
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Baby Cobra: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
First off, yes, this is a real 1965 Sunbeam Tiger with documentation, not a converted Alpine. And while the original engine has been pulled from the car, it does come with it. It’s listed for auction here on eBay and already… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1974 Jaguar E-Type Project
We’ve all had thoughts of acquiring a project car with no immediate plans for restoration or even basic maintenance work to begin; we just wanted the car in our garage. This 1974 Jaguar E-Type convertible was acquired by the… more»
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VIN Swapped Accident Victim: 1966 Lotus Cortina
Witness the power of a Lotus Cortina: the VIN has been swapped; accident damage is extensive; the motor and transmission are gone. Yet it’s still above $1,500 on eBay and the seller is confident enough in a sale that… more»
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Survivor Mark II: 1969 Triumph GT6+
I’m not normally a Triumph guy, but I love the look and feel of this MKII GT6+ coupe. The GT6+ was an answer to the first generation’s awful handling reputation, due to an archaic suspension system not well matched… more»
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$5K and Up: 15 Barn Finds in Pennsylvania
Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a very intriguing listing on craigslist, showing what appears to be a vast quonset hut-like structure full of big body luxury sedans. The seller says all of the car stored here are barn finds… more»
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Closing Its Doors: Utah’s Only Classic Salvage Yard
Prepare to be bummed out: a haven of vintage cars and parts that’s been an Utah institution for decades is set to wind down in June. McBride’s Auto Wrecking in Grantsville, Utah is being forced to shutter after new… more»
