There’s a robust market for importing the Land Rovers that never came stateside, typically the longer wheelbase models with a few extra doors attached. This 1988 Land Rover Defender is a four-door body with the County package option, and… more»
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Worth The Trip: 1967 Ford Cortina Wagon Project
The town and surrounding county of Orange, Virginia, home of James Madison’s Montpelier estate, is a bit off the beaten path—a ways north of Charlottesville, and considerably further southwest of Washington, DC—but should you ever find yourself there, I… more»
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One Year Import: 1980 Rover 3500SD
This V8-powered Rover 3500SD is one of just a few hundred sold on our shores as a U.S.-market model. The exposed headlights and larger bumpers are tell-tale signs that this is a one-year-only version as the car was quickly… more»
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Brave Project: 1963 Jaguar E-Type
It is said that fortune favors the brave, but are you brave enough to take on this 1963 Jaguar E-Type that’s listed here on Hemmings Motor News in Tampa, Florida? The seller states that the car has been off the road… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1973 Triumph TR6
The most muscular of the “Golden Age” British sports cars, the TR6 brings back fond memories to many a baby boomer. Fortunately, over 90,000 were produced during it’s 8-year run. This example, located in beautiful Monterey, California and seen here… more»
Reader Ad: 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 Mk II
Taking on a frame off restoration can be a daunting task that takes years to complete, so it’s understandable that the owner of this Big Healey no longer has the engine to finish it. A ton of work has… more»
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Smiles Per Mile: 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite
Sure, this isn’t the hairy chested Austin-Healey 3000, but few cars deliver more smiles per mile than its little brother: the Sprite. In this case a 1963 Mark II listed in this Vermont craigslist ad with a $6,500 asking price. Manufactured… more»
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So Beautiful Yet So Different: 1936 Ford C10 Phaeton
There were many reasons why we broke away from England during the American Revolution. One of these was the land itself. America was so vast and geographically different than the home islands, that it is fair to say that… more»
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Austin Engine Swap: 1958 Berkeley Racer
Despite appearing for sale with some regularity, the 1950s Berkeley Sports was made in limited numbers, with just over 4,000 built. Powered by engines ranging from 18 to 50 b.h.p., these were extremely clever cars that made extensive use… more»
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Penny Lane: 1968 Morris Cambridge Mini-Minor
Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and for sale here on eBay is this truly unique 1968 Morris Cambridge Mini. It’s a replica of the Beatles “Penny Lane” promotional cars and it’s downright awesome up close!
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Mini Mustang: 1977 Ford Capri Mk II JPS Edition
The Ford Capri is sometimes referred to as the “Mini Mustang”. This JPS Edition is located in Bournemouth, UK and is available here on eBay. Spirited bidding has pushed the price up to £5,000 with just under 4 days… more»
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Star Wars Connection: 1970 Bond Bug
I’m sure many of our non-British readers are saying “what the heck is this?” to themselves. This three-wheeler 1970 Bond Bug is for sale here on eBay, where bidding is all the way up to $400 with no reserve…. more»
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Buy A Jag, Help A Library: 1959 Jaguar Mk 9
You can scratch your itch for a classic Jaguar sedan and do a good deed for a library in Parksley, Virginia at the same time when you buy this imposing 1959 Jaguar Mark 9. It’s listed in Hemmings for $20,000 or… more»
Oozing UK Cool: 1959 Triumph TR3A
Climbing skyward in $50 increments from its $100 opener, the auction price of this mixed bag Florida 1959 Triumph TR3A with 100,000-plus miles on the ticker stands at $4,350 here on eBay with an unmet reserve. It’s a dealer-owned… more»
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Minor Miracle: 1961 Morris Minor Pick Up Project
Yes, Virginia our British cousins have pick up trucks too. But they aren’t like the ones we Yanks grew up with. Here’s proof in the form of a 1961 Morris Minor pick up restoration project –sans drivetrain- on the… more»
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Barn Find Brit: 1966 Jaguar S-Type
In all fairness I should tell you that my father owned a 1966 Jaguar S-Type while I was growing up and I’m very partial to these cars. I’m not sure after reviewing the minimalist ad here on craigslist that this is… more»
