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Italian Sprite: 1965 Innocenti Spider S

UPDATE 3/23/12 – The car has been re-listed with a BIN of $4,000. What happens when some Italians get a hold of a British roadster? Well, they came up with this; The Innocenti Spider. It was a styling exercise… more»

Southern Hospitality: 1960 Triumph TR3A

This almost seems too good to be true: a low-mileage, rust-free 1960 Triumph TR3A listed with no reserve in sunny Florida. Why does Florida matter? No salt-infested winter roads to attack the vulnerable British sheet metal! So as long… more»

Submarine Sibling: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sure, this one may not be able to transform into a submarine, but it can still make you feel like James Bond every time you get behind the wheel. Many years ago, the Lotus Esprit was made famous when… more»

Curvy Cat: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

The Jaguar E-Type was described as “The most beautiful car ever made” by none other than Enzo Ferrari. Who wouldn’t lust after all those curves? This particular example is a two-owner low-mileage 1968 Jaguar E-Type. It is a California… more»

Backroad Bugeye: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

There is nothing like an Austin-Healey Sprite. Well, you could just pickup a Miata, but it would never have as much character as one of these little bugeyes. Most of the Sprites currently on the market are either too… more»

Rubber Redemption: 1978 MGB

In an attempt to redeem ourselves for the posting of an overpriced derelict MGB, we have dug up another rubber bumper example that any car guy would actually be proud to own. Normally, we would recommend that you steer… more»

Sitting For Twenty-three: 1977 MGB

This 1977 MGB is very dirty from its stay in a barn for the past 23 years, but with a thorough cleaning and some freshening it could make someone a fun affordable driver. The color combo may not be… more»

Need Gone: Morris Eight Series E

The Eight had an important role in helping Morris become the British powerhouse it once was. This model produced the highest sales figures the company had experienced up to that point and formed the base for the famous Morris… more»

Bad Omen: 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2

The Lotus Elan Plus 2 could be one the best looking four seat coupes ever built. This car makes that statement hard to believe, but after a thorough restoration this lightweight could be a stunner. With its well proportion… more»

1961 MGA Coupe Garage Find

The MGA coupe may not be as popular as the convertible, but you will be grateful for that hardtop when inclement weather hits. This 1961 MGA Coupe was recently pulled out of storage and includes a bunch of spares…. more»

Birds Of A Feather: 1952 Allard K2 Roadster

UPDATE 2/19/12 – The car was relisted once after not meeting reserve at 84,600. The auction was then removed so we can only assume that it was sold offline. We know we just featured one of these the other… more»

Jensen Interceptor Package Deal

UPDATE 2/12/12 – The auction did not meet reserve at $5,000. We spoke with the seller and they said they are in negotiations with a few potential buyers. No one has sealed the deal yet though. If the project… more»

Reader Find: Back Alley Landie

Reader Mike M recently sent in a discovery he made in his hometown of Boise Idaho. It appears to be a Series II Land Rover and it has been parked in this alley for many years. The paint is… more»

British Hotrod: 1952 Allard K2 Roadster

UPDATE 2/13/12 – Bidding went up to $120,600 but it was not enough to meet reserve. There have been many heroes in the world of motor sports over the years. Names such as Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, and Erik… more»

1973 Jensen Interceptor Project

UPDATE 2/7/12 – It appears to have sold offline. Bidding was up to $4,850. Jensen had built some interesting cars before it, but none had ever sold as well as the Interceptor did. They seemed to have found the… more»

1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster Garage Find

If you look closely you may be able to make out a pair of headlights peeking out from under all that junk. There is, in fact, a 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster hiding in there. It had been sitting… more»

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