Sent in new directions by the popularity of placing a car’s engine in its mid-section, auto designers of the 1970s were winnowing down the frontal area of cars right and left. The Lotus Esprit owes its striking looks to… more»
British Classic Cars
Needs TLC: 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III
Few sights are sadder than a classic car exposed to the elements as Mother Nature takes its toll on its panels and paint. That is the fate this 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III suffered, requiring a dedicated new… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Desirable Version: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1
It is common for an owner to purchase a project candidate with grand visions only to run out of time, money, or energy. That is the story behind this 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2. It is partially dismantled, but it… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster
Classic British sports cars make excellent project candidates because manufacturers typically adhered to two fundamental principles when designing a new model. The first was to raid the parts bin for as many drivetrain components as possible. This meant they… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Flat Radiator: 1951 Morgan Drophead Coupe +4
Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan defied convention by succeeding without evolving. Oh, there was advancement, but no real evolution. For over one hundred years, Morgans have been assembled by hand-forming panels over an ash frame, in tiny numbers, by crafters… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stored For Years: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed-Head Coupe
Some cars seem destined to remain a staple of the classic scene and market indefinitely, and such is the case with the Jaguar E-Type. It broke new ground for a British sports car upon its release. It offered comparable… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Go For The Luxury: 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II
Muscle cars are getting very expensive, as is clear by looking at ads. What used to be a few thousand dollars has turned into five, then ten, and now twenty thousand bucks. So why not try a hard re-set… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Needs Brakes: 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500
With winter rapidly approaching, now is the ideal time to splash some cash on a classic British sports car. I can hear some of you sighing and contemplating whether I have lost touch with reality because driving around in… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn Find V12: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
There’s no replacement for displacement boasts the seller of this 1972 Jaguar E-Type for sale here on Craigslist, and when there’s a V12 lurking under the hood here his point is kind of difficult to dispute. Jaguar began producing… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Minimal Needs: 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II 2+2
The would-be XKE owner has many choices to make. While budgetary matters may dictate some of these, the basics include: what series, what motor, what transmission, coupe or roadster, and if a coupe, 2+2 or not? If resources are… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
One Wheel Less: 1983 Reliant Rialto 2 GLS Estate
Think the three-wheeler is odd? Consider this: the first self-powered vehicle was a steam-engined three-wheeler, with a single front wheel. Invented by Frenchman Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, it likely inspired the 1886 Benz Patent Motorcar, also a three-wheeler with a single… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Condition: 1969 Triumph GT6 MKll Project
The Triumph GT6 was a Michelotti creation that met salvation when it gave wings to the Spitfire’s racing pedigree. Though Michelotti had found a way to make the Spitfire into a coupe, the weight of the resulting car overwhelmed… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked in 1985: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph hit a sweet spot with its TR6. It proved a sales success, and these classics remain desirable today. This 1974 model has occupied this spot in a barn since 1985, needing a new owner to revive it and… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • Auctions • 37 Comments
BF Auction: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
UPDATE – A cold start video has been added below. The Jaguar E-Type is one of the most iconic sports cars to come out of Great Britain. The performance was impressive and the good looks were unmatched. They were… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Too Small? 1974 MG Midget
To be honest, we are fairly spoiled as consumers. We live in a time where choices are plenty and everything is bigger. At least for now. Take for example automobiles. Lengths, widths, and curb weights average out to be… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Executive-Owned: 1938 Morgan 4/4 Drophead Coupe
If you plan to spend your hard-earned cash on a particular make and model of classic car, finding one that once belonged to the Company’s Managing Director might be a great strategy. It is unlikely to increase its potential… more»
