British Classic Cars

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Highly Original: 1971 Lotus Europa S2

This Lotus Europa S2 is a highly original examples with a fantastic history file attached to its Bahama Yellow fiberglass body. The Europa is a memorable driving experience reserved for those of modest height and low curb weights, one… more»

Must Go Before Winter: 1950 Jaguar XK 120

Being under the gun to sell anything is hardly an enviable position, and I don’t know that assigning a sense of urgency to a vehicle sale ever actually works (especially if the car in question lingers for a few… more»

Solid Car, Spare Parts, and Overdrive: 1969 Triumph TR6

Reading the ad for this 1969 Triumph TR6, I see a lot of the owner’s habits in myself.  I too am guilty of owning a collector car or two and letting it sit undisturbed in the garage while I… more»

Solid History Since 1952: 1948 MG TC

In the not-so-distant past, an MG TC was a top-shelf collectible with a price that reflected its status among automobile enthusiasts.  Sadly, as the generation of Americans who discovered the joys of British sports cars in the first place… more»

Toyopolitan? Toyota-Powered 1961 AMC Metropolitan

The Metropolitan was built by Austin in England from 1953 to 1961 for sale as a subcompact mostly in North America. Nash designed it before the company merged with Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors. The cars lost… more»

Blown Brit: Supercharged 1952 MG TD

Classic British sports cars enjoyed a well-earned reputation for providing an engaging driving experience. However, with many featuring engines from a humble background, power and torque figures are typically modest. This 1952 MG TD goes some way towards addressing… more»

Two-Owner, Euro-Trim Project: 1974 Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite was brewing in Colin Chapman’s mind long before it finally hit the tarmac. By 1967, the Lotus line-up had marched upscale, that berth being occupied by the newly launched Elan +2. An almost-four-seat coupe, featuring a… more»

Good Bones: 1957 Triumph TR3 Project

Hiding in this garage is a classic British sports car that could represent an excellent first restoration for the right person. The seller candidly admits to purchasing this 1957 Triumph TR3 with plans to return it to its former… more»

Tiny Project: 1939 Austin Seven

Mobilizing the masses was one of the main aims of the automotive industry during the first half of the 20th Century. This approach spawned affordable vehicles like the Ford Model T, the Volkswagen Beetle, and this 1939 Austin Seven…. more»

Assembly Required: 1954 MG TF with MGB Engine

I’m not a fan of engine transplants unless absolutely necessary, but this 1954 MG TF has a devil-may-care vibe that fired my imagination. The blend of straight sheet metal and worn paint is attractive. The generous display of car… more»

Grand Tour: 1972 Triumph Stag

It is sometimes difficult to determine how profound the impact of mainstream media exposure can be on the popularity of certain cars. However, there are times when it is glaringly obvious. When “The Grand Tour: One for the Road”… more»

French Delivered: 1989 Range Rover

This 1989 Range Rover might only have 53,000 miles on its odometer, but it is fair to describe it as a well-traveled classic. After rolling off the line in Solihull, England, it commenced its active life plying the roads… more»

Rock-Solid Driver: 1973 Triumph GT6

This 1973 Triumph GT6 is a tidy classic that spent much of its life in a dry climate. That makes its rust-free status unsurprising. It presents nicely following a color change and interior retrim that lifts its appearance to… more»

Garage Find: 1969 MGB GT

As far as British sports cars go, the MGB GT might be the most practical of choices. With a Pininfarina-styled roof and hatchback practicality, there’s nothing that says you can’t daily drive your new find once you get it… more»

Bowtie Power? 1973 Jensen-Healey

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for looks. A car could have a reputation of guano but if I like the visual, I’ll at least consider it. And that’s the case with the Jensen-Healey such as today’s 1973… more»

1-of-284: 1987 Ginetta G26

We’ve seen a recent influx of kit cars at Barn Finds, and this 1987 Ginetta G26 is among the more unusual. Hailing from the UK, only 284 of these classics were produced. It looks exotic, but with most of… more»

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