The Triumph TR4 was in production from 1961 to 1965, succeeded by the TR4A until 1967. While the engine and body didn’t change, the TR4A had a revised chassis and deployed an independent rear suspension referred to as IRS…. more»
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What’s It Worth? 1967 Lotus Elan SE Project Car
The Lotus Elan arrived in 1962 as the embodiment of Colin Chapman’s plan to improve his company’s road-car regime. With a fiberglass body mounted on a backbone chassis, the new Elan was configured as a two-seat convertible. Fixed-head coupes… more»
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Garage Find: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Project
This California car, a 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II convertible, is on eBay in West Covina, California. Bidding is at just $3,333, and there is not much time left. The red beauty has been sitting in a garage for… more»
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Restoration Underway: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger
The Sunbeam Tiger was developed when Rootes – maker of the Sunbeam Alpine – began pursuing a more powerful engine for the little car. After a few false starts, Carroll Shelby built a prototype at the behest of Ian… more»
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Race Car For The Street: 2001 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
“Gee, that’s a nice Viper.” Those might be the words that pop into your head when you see this car, but in fact, you’re not looking at a Chrysler (as we used to say—I know the Viper was a… more»
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Bargain? 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible
This is a low-mileage, apparently unmolested 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible “in top-notch shape” here on eBay in Venice, California (perfect habitat), with bidding that has only reached about $18,000. Alas, not enough to meet the reserve. That’s Honda Fit… more»
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Running Drop-Top: 1952 Sunbeam-Talbot 90
The Sunbeam-Talbot 90 was produced by Sunbeam-Talbot (Rootes Group) in the United Kingdom from 1948 to 1954. After that, it was known as the Sunbeam Mk III until 1957. It was a peppy car in a variety of body… more»
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Garage Dweller: 1957 Jaguar Mark VIII
Jaguar’s heritage began in 1935 when it emerged from the Swallow Sidecar Company. “Jaguar” was the company’s model name for a 3.5-liter two-seat roadster. At the same time, SS sold a 2.5-liter saloon. From these twin strands of DNA… more»
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Spit-Six: 1980 Triumph Spitfire
It is fair to say that some cars suffered more than others following the adoption of tighter emission laws during the 1970s. Many classic British sports cars already featured engines with relatively modest power and torque, but the figures… more»
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Classic Car and Motorcycle Collection: Taking Offers!
It is not uncommon for enthusiasts to downsize their collections, disposing of one or two classics. However, the owner of this collection has around nine vehicles ready to go immediately, with more becoming available later. It appears there is… more»
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Update: Garage Find! 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty Cabriolet
UPDATE: This 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty cabriolet is now at auction here on eBay, with bidding at $12,121, reserve met. Considering that no one was interested three weeks ago when the seller advertised the car on craigslist for $8000, he… more»
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Take One or Both! Pair of Vintage Triumphs
Triumph was one of many British sports cars to create a stir in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s Two of their most popular models were the TR3 (built from 1955 to 1962) and the Spitfire from 1962… more»
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Time For A Drophead? 1960 Austin Healey 3000
Frequent tipster TJ threw this little nugget our way: a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 coming out of an estate with an apparent 63,800 miles on the odometer and looking in pretty good health, if you get past the surface…. more»
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Hard Work Done: 1972 MGB
Okay, folks, the gauntlet has well and truly been thrown down. Barn Finder ccrvtt spotted this wonderful 1972 MGB project and says they will buy it if one of you doesn’t. That sounds like a challenge almost too good… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1996 Land Rover Defender 300Tdi
The Land Rover enjoys a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and the ability to tackle almost any obstacle short of the north face of Mount Everest. This 1996 Defender 300Tdi is a private import that hails from a dry climate…. more»
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Boosted Brit! 1991 Bentley Turbo R
In the 1960s and ’70s Bentley existed largely as a “Rolls-Royce with no hood ornament” before RR honored Bentley’s racing roots with the Mulsanne Turbo in 1982. The Bentley Turbo R continues that spirit, a powerful and luxurious super-cruiser… more»
