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»
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Simulated Sebring: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite
The Austin Healey Sprite set a record for sports car affordability in the U.S. when it went on sale in 1958 for less than $1,900. It was both simple and advanced at the same time – simple in its… more»
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Real Roadster: 1959 MGA
The MGA was the link in the MG timeline between the post-war look of the MG TF and the modern look of the MGB. The layouts and drivetrains of all three models were very similar but on the outside… more»
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1967 Morgan 4/4 Competition
The Morgan 4/4 has been a special car since its introduction in 1936. You can still buy a brand new one today and it will be hand-built much like its ancestors were in decades past. With all the new… more»
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World’s Oldest Unrestored 1959 Austin Mini Se7en
The interest in original unmolested vintage cars remains high, as shown by the offering of this 1959 Austin Mini Se7en at the Bonhams auction to be held on April 30th in London. This Mini is in poor condition and… more»
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1958 Aston Martin Mark III Garage Find
After featuring hundreds of cars, I must admit that the Aston Martin barn finds have been among my favorites. An American business man brought this 1958 Aston Martin Mark III back from England and then parked it in his… more»
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1963 Turner Sports Mk III Roadster
If the Cortina got you thinking about going vintage racing this summer, then you should take a look at this 1963 Turner Sports Mk III. Only about 100 of these cars were ever produced and this one is claimed… more»
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ACBC Approved: 1966 Mk 1 Lotus Cortina
The 1963-66 Mk 1 Lotus Cortina is probably the most coveted small British sedan of its time. It was the product of a collaboration between Ford and Colin Chapman, and had input from Harry Mundy and also Keith Duckworth… more»
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1976 Lotus Eclat Barn Find
It may be the most ungainly sibling in the Lotus family, but the Eclat still offered cheap thrills with enough room in the back for small children and cargo. This 1976 Lotus Eclat is claimed to be a barn… more»
