Back in the sixties, BMC decided they needed to replace the outdated Austin-Healey 3000. They wanted something more modern which would meet crash standards. They already had the MGB in production, so they had the bright idea of shoving… more»
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Rare Roadster: 1947 Allard K1
We have had the pleasure of featuring several of Allard’s K series roadsters, but as of yet we have never come across the first generation of K cars, the K1. That’s probably because Allard only built 151 K1s in… more»
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Deformed Cats: Jaguar XK Roadster Projects
Don’t get me wrong, I like a good project car, but it amazes me to see what people will pay for a pile of rust and bolts. Take this 1953 Jaguar XK 120 for instance. It looks like a… more»
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British Rumble Seat: 1948 Triumph 1800 Roadster
When most of us think of rumble seats, we think of classics like the Model A, but many foreign manufactures built sport roadsters with rumble seats too. While American manufactures stopped making rumble seats by the late ’30s, some… more»
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Barn Find Lagondas
Lagonda isn’t a name that we often hear in the States, but in Europe it used to be a big name in the Luxury car segment. Lagondas were produced in very limited numbers and few have survived. We stumbled… more»
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Sweat Equity Sports Car: 1961 Austin-Healey 3000
The ‘Big Healey’ of the early 1960s stood between the high powered sports cars like the Corvette and E-Type and the smaller, more affordable ones like 4-cylinder MGs and Triumphs. A good Healey 3000 can now sell for about… more»
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Super Sports Wagon: 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE
From the good people who brought us the laughter inducing Robin, comes this 1972 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5A. Known for its unusual shape and impressive performance, the Scimitar packs Ford V6 power with a commodious interior housed within a… more»
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Two Down: 1955 Daimler Conquest Roadster
The Daimler Conquest line began life in 1953 as a Saloon car. It was developed to provide affordable luxury at a time when England was moving beyond the post-WW2 period to become a major power in the automotive industry…. more»
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She Goes: 1968 Elva Courier
Elva was a cottage maker of race and road cars in England beginning in 1955. Although production numbers were small, Elvas punched well above their weight due to their agility and simple but effective engineering. Elvas carried Mark Donohue… more»
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Forgotten Cat: 1970 Jaguar E-Type
This Jag was destined for a new home overseas when slow paperwork stopped the sale. Now, it sits once again waiting for a prospective buyer to start the restoration of one of the world’s most memorable British sports cars…. more»
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Thirty Year Sleep: 1959 Peerless GT
Another day, another Peerless. This is the latest Peerless GT to be aroused from its slumber, and it is far more complete than the ’58 model just featured. Although it’s been awaiting restoration for 30 years, number 145 out… more»
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Field Find: 1958 Peerless GT
It seems that despite its low survival rate, the remaining Peerless GT coupes pop up quite frequently. An early example has appeared for sale, and it is quite a project. Believed to have been manufactured halfway through the first phase… more»
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Back Seat Driver: 1970 Lotus Elan +2 S
While a Miata may be the logical choice as a daily driver, the idea of owning its spiritual predecessor with two additional seats in the back is far more appealing to us. The Lotus Elan is the car many… more»
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1 of 56: 1955 Daimler Conquest Roadster
The 1950’s was a time of exploration in automotive design, with some of the most beautiful cars designed during the era. One of the more interesting ones has to be the Daimler Conquest Roadster. The Conquest was Daimler’s attempt… more»
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Contortionist Coupe: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
Lotus founder Colin Chapman said, “Simplify, then add lightness.” The Lotus Europa epitomized that sentiment, weighing no more than 1,570 lbs. across the entire production run. Models ranged from affordable sports coupes to highly-tuned competition models, but every trim… more»
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First Of A Few: 1951 Healey Abbott
Before Austin-Healey, there was the Donald Healey Motor Company. The Healey Abbott was one of the fastest cars in its day, with a tuned twin-cam motor capable of speeds over 100 m.p.h. The example featured here has the added… more»
