We’ve covered several Triumph Stags at Barn Finds, nearly always reminding readers what stinkers they were when new. Meanwhile, the dang cars have been sneaking up in price despite their unsavory reputation. What the heck. Time to figure out… more»
British Classic Cars
Feb 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Garage Find: 1970 Jaguar XKE Series II Coupe
As popular as Jaguar’s first post-war sports car was, the XKE outdid it by a mile. It didn’t hurt that the XKE’s US introduction at the 1961 International Automobile Show in New York was conducted by Marilyn Hanold, Playboy’s… more»
Feb 1, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Been Around: 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine
Meeting a specific, rare car over and over again is not uncommon in today’s environment of prolific auctions and online sales sites. Still, I am not sure I’ve met a car so often as I’ve met this 1936 Rolls… more»
Jan 31, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Hunter Edition: 1989 Land Rover Range Rover
It may not look like it, but this 1989 Land Rover Range Rover is a rare bit of kit. Sure, we’ve seen many of these “Classic”-bodied examples languishing in garages and driveways, but very few of them have been… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Shiny 1962 MG Midget Needs Reviving
It looks like you could just jump in this brilliantly red 1962 MG Midget and drive off, but apparently, you can’t. The car here on eBay in Lutz, Florida with no reserve was “found sitting for a long time… more»
Jan 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Needs TLC: 1968 MGB Roadster
With almost 500,000 copies on the ground, the MGB is an amenable restoration project for the amateur. Parts, clubs, and help are easy to find, and the cars are simple and cheap to begin with. If you’re ready to… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
62k Original Miles: 1989 Land Rover 110
As the car hobby continues to evolve in such a way that specialists shops become harder to find and various state regulations make it more challenging to keep an older vehicle on the road, buying into a culture that… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Parked In ’84: 1958 Triumph TR3A
One of the great subsets of our hobby is that of postwar British sports cars. Triumph, MG, Austin Healey, Sunbeam, Morgan, and others all came to market after the war with two-seat sports cars. Each accomplished the role in… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1969 Triumph GT6+
Triumph’s GT6 capitalized on the company’s race wins, in a sneaky sort of way. In 1965, a brace of Spitfires had been altered with fiberglass hardtops; the improved aerodynamics helped the baby Brits compete successfully at Le Mans. These… more»
Jan 27, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Update: 1965 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Right-Hand Drive
UPDATE 01/26/2024: When a classic falls within a certain price range, it isn’t uncommon for a seller not to taste success on their first attempt to find it a new home. Such has been the case with this 1965… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Manual Conversion: 1970 Jaguar XJ6
Now, this is something you don’t see everyday: an attempted 5-speed manual conversion of a classic 1970 Jaguar XJ6 sedan. Any number of Jaguars have been used for V8 conversions, so it’s not surprising to see to see the… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rally Car Project: 1969 Hilman Imp DeLuxe
Our subject car is referenced as a 1969 “Sunbeam” Imp but I believe it’s actually a Hillman Imp (as the engine hatch badge indicates). These were also referred to as a Sunbeam Imp likely due to the Rootes Group… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8
By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start. Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Champagne Trays in the Back: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon
It is funny how the styling of some vehicles is completely tied to their country of origin. For America, Corvettes and Mustangs carry the flag. Citroens of all types are more French than the Eifel Tower, and Japanese Kei… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Return: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee
Regular readers will probably recognize this 1966 Fiberfab Banshee. We previously saw it in June 2021, but it has hit the market again. Feedback on this classic was positive last time, although some raised reservations about the price. These… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Diesel 5-Speed: 1990 Land Rover Discovery 200TDi
This 1990 Land Rover Discovery appears to be a gray market model that was imported from overseas, owing to its diesel engine and two-door configuration. Like so many other off-road rigs sold elsewhere, the U.S. didn’t get the best… more»
