The Bentley SZ-series sedan is one of those vehicles that either makes a ton of sense or is simply a ticking time bomb of issues. We’ll get into the arguments on both sides, but either way, a Turbo R… more»
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Project Six-Cylinder: 1969 MGC GT
The MGC owes its existence to a collision between efforts to revise the aging Austin-Healey 3000 with brewing US safety regulations. The Healey badly needed an update, but its design complicated efforts to bring it into line with bumper… more»
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Something For Everyone! 116-Vehicle Eclectic Auction
When I came across this 116-vehicle auction, all from a single owner, I was astounded at the variety of vehicles on offer! If you can’t find something you are interested in at this sale, you aren’t a real vehicle… more»
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Plum Crazy and 440 Power! 1976 Jaguar XJS
For those dreaming of the idea of big-block Mopar power stuffed inside a luxurious British grand touring icon, this 1976 Jaguar XJS might be right up your alley. With their V12 engines, these Jags were excellent performers in their… more»
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Rotary Powered 1978 Triumph Spitfire
One criticism leveled against classic British Sports Cars is that while they are engaging, their engines typically produce modest power. However, this 1978 Triumph Spitfire breaks the mold because its four-cylinder engine has gone the way of the dodo…. more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Triumph TR4A
Some British sports cars simply invite you to find a winding road, drop the top, and enjoy the drive. This 1966 Triumph TR4A certainly sounds ready for that assignment. Offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive for $29,950, the car… more»
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Road Racer: 1971 Triumph GT6 Mk III
Finding a classic that is equally comfortable on the road or the racetrack can be challenging. However, this 1971 Triumph GT6 seems to have those bases covered. The mechanical upgrades would make it a weapon at a track day,… more»
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True Barn Find: No Reserve 1984 Jaguar XJ-S
The accumulated dust tells part of the story. This 1984 Jaguar XJ-S is a genuine barn find that recently emerged from fifteen years in storage. It doesn’t run or drive, but life in a favorable climate has protected it… more»
BF Classified: 1966 Morgan Plus 4 Four-Seater
Few brands have stayed as true to their heritage as Morgan has. Their Plus 4 model was produced off and on from 1950 until 2020, when they introduced their new CX platform. The Plus 4 kept the same basic… more»
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Twin-Cam Project: 1972 Lotus Europa
The Lotus Europa features styling that typically polarizes opinions. However, it remained true to the Colin Chapman mantra of “simplify, then add lightness.” Its engine bay houses a motor considered tiny by North American standards, but with the car… more»
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500 HP V8-Powered 1965 Ford Cortina
Stuffing an American V8 into small British cars rarely manifests itself in the form of a Cortina, and this custom creation shows zero signs of half-baked 24-pack engineering. Subtle oversized wheels and tires ride in unmodified fender openings. The… more»
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Transition Car? 1971 Jensen interceptor Mk III
The Jensen Interceptor was the first model produced by Jensen Motors after the founders left – and, in fact, their leave-taking had a lot to do with the design of this car. The breach was incited by their board’s… more»
600HP Group 44 Tribute: 1983 Jaguar XJS
A standard Jaguar XJS is a luxurious grand tourer. This one has apparently forgotten that entirely. Inspired by Bob Tullius and the legendary Group 44 Jaguars that competed in SCCA Trans-Am racing, this 1983 Jaguar XJS has been transformed… more»
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Fallen Luxury: 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Old Rolls-Royce and Bentley sedans really do get next to no love in today’s collector car marketplace. It’s a shame, because nothing about the car has fundamentally changed since it left Crewe. It’s still a high-grade luxury sedan with… more»
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Celebrity Owner: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
We’re often told that we shouldn’t meet our heroes, because disappointment is often the result. I broke that rule many years ago when I slipped behind the wheel of a Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. I had fallen head over… more»
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Family Owned V12: 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible
When we think of collector cars, we tend to make a connection between vintage vehicles and value. I know I’m guilty of this; if a car doesn’t have potential to increase in value, even gradually, I may write it… more»
