British Classic Cars

REMINDER: E-Type Auctions End Tomorrow!

If you follow the site then you may already know that we are helping a local family sell their late father’s car collection. We have spent past few weeks cleaning up the cars, getting them running, and fielding all… more»

Could It Be A Bargain? 1965 Jaguar S-Type

  Long time Barn Finds readers will know I have a very soft spot in my heart for 1960’s Jaguar S-Types; I grew up in my Dad’s and loved it very much. This one, like most inexpensive Jaguars, could… more»

No Reserve: V8-Powered 1963 Jaguar E-Type

Here’s the brother to the E-Type we just featured. This is a Series 1 though and it could be the crown jewel of the late owner’s collection. It may be a little rough around the edges, but it’s insanely… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12

This is the first of two E-Types that we will be featuring today. If you follow the site then you may remember that a family had asked us to help clean and sell their late father’s collection of cars. We… more»

Stored Since 1981: 1958 TR3A Running Project

Stored since 1981, this 1958 Triumph TR3A has been awaiting refurbishment for a while. Unfortunately, the owner has realized that it will be uneconomical to have the car professionally restored, and thus the shop has listed it for sale here… more»

The Backyard Jags Are Ready To Go!

A while back we mentioned that we’d been given the opportunity to help a family sell a few cars. The stars of the herd are this pair of E-Types and we are happy to report that we have both… more»

55+ Collector Cars For Sale: 6/10 Auction in Minnesota

Though the term collector car is used almost excruciatingly often, it can sometimes be interpreted quite literally: what one person collected, and is thus, a “collector car.” However, in the case of an auction happening this Saturday in Spring… more»

A Great Start: 1971 Triumph TR6

Today marked my first day of a summer-long internship at a local British restoration shop that specializes in classic MGs and Triumphs. In honor of this, I present to you a seemingly complete 1971 Triumph TR6 project located in… more»

Cheap & Cheerful: 1958 Morris Minor Convertible

It’s not often you find a seller with as reasonable expectations as the one that is selling this cute little 1958 Morris Minor 1000 convertible here on eBay. The opening bid is only $350 and there’s no reserve. Considering the… more»

A Little Crusty: 1974 Jensen Interceptor Driveway Find

Count me among the folks that really like Jensen Interceptors. I’ve tried the “just think, honey, it’s got four seats and a hatchback” argument several times with no success, so I doubt that I’ll ever end up with one… more»

Left In Pieces: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

We have been quite busy lately reviving and cleaning up the pair of Jaguar E-Types that we revealed on the site a couple weeks ago, more info on those to come! We thought getting them up and running looked… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1971 MG Midget MK III

Seller Description: I bought this Midget in November and worked on it over the winter. It had been in storage for 10 years. I pulled the head and ground the valves, installed new hoses, PCV, head gasket, valve cover… more»

1965 Sunbeam Tiger Project

A humble Sunbeam Alpine might not normally get your blood going, but this isn’t just any old Alpine. This is a V8-powered Tiger! Carroll Shelby had a hand in its creation and there’s a Ford engine under the hood…. more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Sunbeam Alpine V6 Swap

Seller Description: Very rust free car, most of the bodywork is done, new windshield, new convertible top, new seat covers, new wiring plus a hardtop. Registered in Massachusetts. It runs and drives very well. It’s equipped with a rebuilt… more»

One Man’s Dream, And He Dreamed Big!

As the owner of a 1967 Triumph Spitfire, which is what this custom creation is based on, my original reaction to this car was, shall we say, spirited. However, after looking it over closely, some of the work is… more»

“A Few Have Titles” — Restoration Leftovers

Apparently yet another restoration shop has closed down, this time in New Jersey. The owner is selling off the parts and project cars from behind the shop, with pricing starting at $300. Some have titles, some have drive trains,… more»

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