Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow. Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One. His design principle was simple: the lighter the better. Sometimes too light… more»
British Classic Cars
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor: 1976 Jaguar XJ6C
Though Jaguar’s XJ6C didn’t arrive in showrooms until 1975, it’s got a ’60s swankiness about it. That’s because it really was a ’60s car. The XJ line was introduced in 1968 to rationalize Jaguar’s saloon production – four models… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unencumbered by Technology: 1958 Morgan+4
Some folks just don’t like change. As we float along, lost in a sea of cars that now all look alike, our intrepid auto finder and all-time great reader T.J. has found for us a vehicle that spent many… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pink Slip Included! 1965 Triumph TR4
I’ll admit that I’m not a British sports car aficionado but regardless, I admire them for their simplicity and their no-frills approach to the open-top, two-seater road experience. Yes, I am aware that there can be reliability and rust… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Turbo: 1980 Panther Lima Series 2
Depending on who you talk to, the late Robert Jankel was considered a lateral thinker whose mind never stopped working to solve the automotive world’s many problems. In contrast, others claim his ideas were too radical and impractical to… more»
Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
British Special: Turner Sports Car
Jack Turner was minding his own business – racing MGs in the 1940s and building one-off specials – when other racers began coming to him to improve their own cars. John Webb, John Tojeiro, Ken Rose – race drivers… more»
Dec 15, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Broken Brit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I
An MG Midget in prime condition is cheap, hardy, and fun. But here on facebook Marketplace we have a Midget of a different ilk. It’s a 1963 Mark I recovered from a barn, with just about every problem in… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1995 Range Rover Classic
Do you ever see a project vehicle and feel a rush of relief and/or regret when it reminds you of a vehicle you used to own? That’s what happens when I see this 1995 Range Rover Classic, which is… more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Original Engine Included: 1967 Lotus Europa S1A
Much has been made of Colin Chapman and his passion for low weight in his race and road cars. No vehicle better encapsulates this approach than the 1967 Lotus Europa. It features a modest drivetrain configuration, but with only… more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Classified Find: Fully Restored 1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS
Many classics can be described as handsome, but very few have earned the tag of achingly beautiful. The Jaguar E-Type OTS rightfully deserves that title, and this 1970 Series 2 takes it to a higher level. It has clocked… more»
Dec 10, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1 of 2,136: 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II
“That thing didn’t cost that much new!!!!” How often have we seen that comment when a seller prices a vintage vehicle higher than some folks think it should be worth? Too often, far, far too often. Those commenters conveniently… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Forest Finds: Barn Find Collection in Louisiana
Project car owners must believe they will live forever, given how many listings we see like these each year for an assortment of vehicles that otherwise appear abandoned. The listing today comes from an area that can only be… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Lotus Lookalike: 1987 H&S Engineering Sabre Seven
The Lotus Seven is one of the most well-loved sports cars in existence; it’s also one of the most frequently cloned. While the most valuable cars are always the original formula examples, there’s a lot to be said for… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
16k Original Miles: 1973 Jensen-Healey
The demise of the Austin-Healey 3000 led many enthusiasts to wonder whether there would ever be another Convertible British sports car bearing the illustrious Healey name. However, an American knight in shining armor rode to the rescue, becoming a… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Color: 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster
Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and all must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1958 MGA Roadster. It presents well, with the seller making the rarity claim surrounding its paint… more»
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Edgy Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin 280i Convertible
Martin Lilley was about to execute on an enduring ambition that would get him fired. It was the late 1970s and he had been running TVR since 1965. The company was no longer making kit cars, and its finances… more»
