Earlier this week I wrote a story about a rough but solid 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite that struck a chord with fans of these simple, honest sports cars. There is just something about a sports car that provides everything you… more»
British Classic Cars
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Not Sure If Serious: 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn
Ever seen that meme where The Joker from The Dark Knight movie is looking at an older gentleman (who was actually played by Senator Patrick Leahy in the movie) quizzically? Underneath are the words “Not sure if serious.” This… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Both In Great Shape! 1974 and ’78 MGBs
It’s BOGO time! Buy one 1974 “chrome bumper” MGB and get a rubber bumpered ’78 edition – wow, such a deal! The seller tells us that this pair are “both in great shape” but I’m initially having a tough… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Starter Sports Car: 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite
If you are one of those people who has held off on buying a collectible sports car due to space concerns or a lack of folding money, then your days of procrastinating may be over. Currently up for grabs… more»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Dry Stored Since 1960: 1951 MG TD
The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated. Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Final Year LWB: 1995 Range Rover
The Range Rover Classic is for sure a future classic, as it represents the final year that the classic British SUV resembled its past far more than anything that was to come in the subsequent years. The model shown… more»
Dec 26, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Fitting Tribute: 1956 Jaguar D-Type Replica
One danger associated with producing a tribute vehicle is that the finished product will often be a pale imitation of the classic upon which it was based. However, some break new ground by offering a level of fit and… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Which Sprite? 1965 Driver or 1962 Project
This tale of two Austin-Healey Sprites begs us to choose: both are early cars but the red one is an Irish twin of the Bugeye, with production separated by a mere year. It shares the same motor, albeit with… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
25k Documented Miles: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
There has long been discussion about which company sets the standard in luxury car production. Some nominate Cadillac, while others prefer Lincoln. Bentley is a strong contender, but many believe Rolls-Royce deserves that crown. In a world of mass… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Right-Hand Drive: 1960 Morgan 4/4
This forlorn Morgan will find a new home after twenty years thanks to the auction action here on eBay, where it is bid to $2850 with no reserve. It is located in Veedersburg, Indiana, and you’ll need a trailer… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Very Well Preserved: 1957 Jaguar Mark I
Although the Jaguar Mark I has often been derided as a warm-up for the more advanced Mark II, it’s a darned good car in its own right. What we have here is a 1957 Jaguar Mark 1 Saloon (sedan)… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Abandoned Yard Find: 1957 Jaguar MKVIII
As we all know by now, Facebook Marketplace has become a potential treasure trove of project cars and trucks. If the barrier of listing on craigslist proved too challenging for some sellers, Facebook does make it ridiculously easy to… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Documented Survivor: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
The Jaguar XK120 was the wellspring of the company’s celebrated XK series. Introduced in 1948, the car was never meant for production. Rather, it was cobbled together to showcase Jaguar’s new DOHC engine, painstakingly developed by engineer William Heynes… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Garage Find: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
Humans tend to fall in love without looking beyond the surface of that which they desire. While for normal people, falling in love usually ends happily. For car people that love blindness can lead to catastrophe. Take for example… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Same Owner for 45 Years: 1970 Jaguar E-Type
A long-term ownership history is always attractive for enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. This 1970 Jaguar E-Type ticks that box because the seller has been its custodian for forty-five years. It has avoided the rust… more»
Dec 22, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Supercar With A British Accent: 1989 Lotus Esprit
If you were looking for a Lotus in the sixties and seventies, it was a sign that you were ready to sacrifice durability and comfort for stellar handling and utilitarian efficiency. The company built its reputation on producing cars… more»
