British Classic Cars

Jaguar E-Type For $1,200!

I wonder if E-Types will see the type of bubble that early Porsche’s have been in lately? This bare body tub would bring a lot of money to the seller if it were a 356! This one is found… more»

High Above The Flood Waters, 1975 Jensen Healey

Josh just posted a flood victim Jensen here a few days back. There weren’t many produced and there aren’t that many that you can jump in and drive, some might even say there never were. Listed here on craigslist… more»

Going Stag? 1973 Triumph Stag

It has been reported 5,508 1973 Triumph Stags were produced. There were 2,859 automatic units produced, which this one is of, and only 1,176 were exported. Listed here on craigslist in Frisco, Colorado is this 1973 Triumph Stag priced… more»

What’s In Jamie’s “Barn”?

Although it’s only temporary storage, I finally have all but three of our old hobby cars in one place at the same time. We’ve had to vacate where we had been storing the cars (a larger area encompassing our spot is… more»

Many Summers In The Sun: 1954 Austin A40 Somerset

This 1954 Austin A40 Somerset has seen some better days, but maybe it can still be saved. At least it’s been in hot, dry Arizona where sheet metal survives. Thanks to Bentleyguy for sending this one in! It’s located… more»

Only 338 Left! 1966 Turner Mk. III

Reader Howard A. writes: Ever hear of a Turner? I haven’t. Looks pretty cool. Thanks for the find, Howard! Turners were the creation of a small British company started by Jack Turner, and were produced between 1951 and 1966, when this… more»

Beautiful Barn Find: 1954 Bentley R-Type

Only 2,323 Bentley R-Type saloons were made in Crewe, Great Britain from 1952 to 1954. It’s safe to say that not very many of them have the sunroof option, and fewer still have made their way to America. So… more»

Jeff in the Junkyard: Vermont Visit

A few weeks ago, we profiled a craigslist ad about a Vermont salvage yard that was clearing out its old inventory, allowing any visitors brave enough to venture into this isolated stretch of the Green Mountain State to take… more»

Another MGA: Complete But Rusty

Buried MGA treasure seems to be everywhere – Robert recently found us a rough 1959 MGA from Texas, which looked a lot like the twin to this much rustier, but possibly more complete MGA from Bennington, Vermont. The Texas… more»

Do You Call This MGA Complete?

OK folks here we have an 8 word, one sentence craigslist ad. Listed here on craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri is this 1959 MGA Coupe which is sitting in Taylor, Missouri priced at $6K.

Daily Driving Fun: 1953 MG TD/C Mark II

After World War II, the British car industry struggled mightily to recover from the widespread destruction of factories, shortages of materials and of course, a struggling economy, that did not allow many Britons to be car buyers. For most… more»

Short And Sweet Ads At $4K

Sometimes there are ads with a low number of images and information. Here are two such finds for your consideration: Is there a roofer, house painter, or a gutter installer that could use a truck with a working ladder? Listed… more»

Amish Barn Rescue: 1953 Jaguar XK120s

There are some stories that seem to defy the conventions of logical thought. But then again, short of presenting evidence to the contrary, I have no reason to believe that this Jaguar XK120 convertible didn’t actually belong to the… more»

Ran When Parked: 1969 Triumph Spitfire MkIII

I have always loved the Spitfire’s Italian styling combined with fun driving. In the sixties they were actually affordable. This fellow is selling several Spitfires, including this convertible listed on eBay in Home, Pennsylvania. The BIN is $1,800 which seems… more»

Mid-Restoration: 1975 MGB

Are you ready to put this “mid-restoration” project into high gear? Listed here on craigslist in Chicago, Illinois but stalled in Naperville is this 1975 MGB project with a firm price of $1019. The seller, Mr. Jones, is moving to a… more»

Not an MG: 1976 Triumph-Based Spartan

No, it’s not an MG TF, or a Morgan, or a Singer! The Spartan was a kit car based on Triumph mechanicals produced in England from 1973 to 1995. This one is left hand drive and is located in… more»

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