Although the values of some versions have taken a recent hit, a pristine Series 1 Jaguar E-Type can still command a healthy six-figure price. They are keenly sought by enthusiasts wishing to experience life behind the wheel of a… more»
British Classic Cars
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Civilized Supercar: 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
Motor vehicles have evolved enormously since the dawn of the 21st Century, and the Supercar sector is no exception. Once the domain of vehicles featuring highly-strung engines and shifters seemingly set in concrete, this 2012 McLaren MP4-12C demonstrates that… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • Exclusives • 15 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1971 MGB GT
Something strange is happening as I write this: I’m feeling a strong urge to buy some driving gloves and a flat cap. It doesn’t get much more British than an MGB with wire wheels; with gorgeous red paint and… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
V8 Drop-Top Project: 1980 Triumph TR8
Triumph launched the new TR7 in 1975 as “the shape of things to come” due to its wedge-shaped body. Less known today is the TR8, a V8 version using a Buick-derived engine from Rover. It was in production for… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • Auctions • 6 Comments
BF Auction: 2000 Jaguar XJ8L
Jaguar’s record of corporate ownership may be inconsistent, but one constant has been its tasteful yet dramatic styling. When William Lyons and his metalworkers hammered out the 1968 XJ6, it was clear that they had a winner, and for… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Not A Replica: Genuine 1950 MG TD
Today’s review of a 1950 MG TD, a discovery courtesy of Mr. Numskal, conjures up two thoughts in particular. Firstly, in all of its iterations, the MG T-type was around for a long time, twenty years (1936-1955), according to… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Restored But Parked: 1969 Rover 2000 TC
The Rover 2000 TC was a variant of the British-built P6 series of 4-door sedans. It was originally designed for export markets like the U.S. though it was eventually sold on its home turf. With a peppy inline-4 using… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Salvageable, or Not? 1976 Jensen GT
Why is it that Jensen GTs are almost universally mistreated? The car was designed with a luxury interior just a bit shy of the much more expensive Jensen Interceptor, including optional leather seating and a wood dash. It was… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Miniature EV: 1985 Sinclair C5
The Sinclair C5 was a one-passenger electric vehicle built in England in the 1980s. Though it was sold as a commuter vehicle, we don’t know how practical it would be with a top speed of just 15 mph. So… more»
Nov 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
A Range of Rovers For Sale
Here’s an opportunity for Rover fans, and an interesting ad to boot. We found these five Land Rovers here on craigslist, with the seller offering advice to prospective buyers in advance of even describing the vehicles for sale (the… more»
Oct 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
What’s it Worth? 1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
When I was a teenager, my parents allowed me to drive their Mustang GT convertible with some regularity, at least until I had a car of my own. Back in the ’90s, everyone in the world focused in on… more»
Oct 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Affordable Ariel Atom: MEV Rocket
This great hobby has many fun and unique cars that fly under the radar. Up for sale is one of these cars that I had never heard of. How many of you know about the MEV Rocket? Take a… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • Events For Sale • 10 Comments
Italian Smorgasbord: Auto E Moto d’Epoca
Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
V8 Swapped 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
Fans of Britain’s Sunbeam know Caroll Shelby worked with Sunbeam to engineer a Ford V8-powered Alpine named Tiger. That’s right; the Tiger followed Shelby’s recipe for the Cobra, a Ford V8-swapped British AC Ace roadster. According to the seller,… more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Still Swanky: 1959 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
The roots of Armstrong Siddeley stretch back to 1902. A montage of shifting personalities, shifting product mandates (cars and aeroplanes), reorganized corporations, and finally, absorption by Rolls-Royce in 1966 punctuate the company’s timeline. But the cars carried John Siddeley’s… more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 34 5-Speeds: 1984 Jaguar XJS
There are some car enthusiasts who will only buy a car if it has three pedals, and I used to be part of this contingent. Over the years, however, I have softened on this a bit, learning to love… more»
