British Classic Cars

Anglo-American Custom: 1951 Ford Custom Roadster

Always looked back upon as a grand era in time, the 1950’s brought about a great and interesting movement in automobiles. We wanted to go faster, and we wanted to build something unique and cool. This 1951 Ford custom… more»

V12 In The Barn: 1972 Jaguar E-Type

I know, the Series 3 E-Types aren’t as desirable as early cars, but if you’ve always wanted to experience a V12 power grand touring car they are a great choice! The Jaguar V12 isn’t quite the snarling animal of… more»

Affordable Driver: 1958 MGA

Josh and I are currently restoring an MGA and this one makes me wonder if we made a big mistake. This car has some flaws, but the seller claims that it’s a solid driver and they are only asking… more»

BF Exclusive: Blue Plate 1974.5 MGB Roadster

We found this MGB tucked away in a garage three months ago. It didn’t run, but the body was still wearing its original teal blue paint and there wasn’t any visible rust! I’ve looked at a lot of Bs… more»

Hand Built Fun: 1964 Gilbern GT

We love unusual low production vehicles and that is exactly what this is. This Gilbern GT is based off of BMC running gear and sports a fiberglass body. According to the Gilbern Owners Club it would appear that only… more»

Russet Brown Project: 1976 Triumph TR6

Calling Howard A.! This 1976 (last production year!) Triumph TR6 seems to be a great project, only needing a little work to be on the road. I’ve had one in this same Russet Brown and I couldn’t change the… more»

Revisited After Two Years: 1948 Morgan 4/4

When I saw the pictures of this 1948 Morgan 4/4, listed for sale here on eBay for $5,000 and no reserve, it had me thinking that we had featured the car before. It turns out we have–Josh wrote it up… more»

Insert Bolt A Through Hole B: 1970 Marcos

Do you love to put together IKEA furniture? Ever wanted to be able to say you personally installed every nut and bolt in a car?  Here’s your chance! It appears that this 1970 Marcos has been taken completely, and… more»

Parked Since The 80s: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The seller of this Jaguar claims that it has been in the procession of the first owner since new. It supposedly only covered 47k miles before being parked in the 80s though. The car was then taken apart in… more»

BF Exclusive: 1955 Triumph TR2 Project

This TR2 came as a part of a package deal we just picked up. We’re not going to reveal what the other car is just yet, but this one has to go to help fund its restoration. This project… more»

Garage Find! Austin A40 Somerset

Some challenging pictures here of a garage find in Bluemont, Virginia, although it was originally delivered in Ontario, Canada and still wears a decal from AM900 CHML, a radio station out of Hamilton. The A40 Somerset Convertible is a… more»

Roadster Replacement: 1958 MG Magnette ZB

Some of my favorite cars have the MG badge on them. Family responsibilities necessitate a back seat though. The padded board in the back of my MGB GT just didn’t cut it when it came time to transport junior… more»

Stored Since The 1970’s: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Coupe

Unlike many British car fans, I like the XK150 better than both the 140 and 120 variants (heresy, I know)! With four wheel disc brakes, more performance, and in the coupe version a more pleasing roof line (several Jaguar… more»

Farmer’s 1970 Jaguar E-Type

Wow, what a beautiful Jaguar! I love the Willow Green paint, it really makes the lines pop. The story that the seller gives is that this car was purchased by a farmer in Arizona, who drove it until they… more»

Clothes-Rack Special: 1979 Lotus Esprit

So, my wife and just bought a house. We tried to last year, but it ended up being a real bear of a project so we passed. This place we’re moving to is in much better condition, so there’s… more»

There’s Only One Problem: 1963 Jaguar Mk. II At No Reserve!

Honestly, it’s unfortunate that this car is up for sale at all. Apparently an older gentleman had a dream of restoring a Jaguar Mk. II, acquired this car, removed the engine to have it rebuilt and the engine was… more»

Barn Finds