When was the Swedish-built Volvo P1800 sports car not a product of Sweden? When it was built by Jensen in England for the first 6,000 copies. This example is one of them and it was a barn find that’s… more»
British Classic Cars
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Trailer Find: 1965 MG MGB
The MGB was the successor to the MGA and the big brother to the Midget. It was produced from 1962 to 1980 and saw the production of more than a half-million units, including variants (such as one with a… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Movie Star Land Rover 88
The Land Rovers I remember used to be Jeep-like vehicles – unlike the luxury SUVs you see today with that name on them. But you can still get one to go off-roading, but they aren’t cheap. It was almost… more»
Feb 14, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Gold Standard? 1954 Jaguar XK120
Looking like something Auric Goldfinger would drive, this 1954 Jaguar XK120 has a real attention-getting bearing about itself. Unfortunately, it’s static, and not running – well technically not stopping, but perhaps rejuvenation is not that far away. One of… more»
Feb 12, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Good Starting Point? 1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2
Sleek looks at a relatively affordable price and delivers good performance. Those all seem to be reasons why the Jaguar XKE was a hit when it was introduced back in 1961, with the 2+2 four-seater following in ’66. Among… more»
Feb 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
German Import Edition: 1985 TVR 280i
When I spied the listing for this 1985 TVR 280i, also known as the TVR Tasmin, I had forgotten that they still exist as a going concern, but according to their website, they’re still TVRing along. And even though… more»
Feb 11, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn Brit: 1953 Velocette MAC 350
“The company so nice they named it twice.” I just made up that slogan, but it could have referred to either Veloce or Velocette, depending on which era you’re talking about, as the company has been known by both… more»
Feb 11, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Assembly Required: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
The seller’s father started restoring this ’64 Austin Healey, having taken it apart and reworked the body when he passed away. Unfortunately, the engine was lost in the process though the rest of the British sports car may be… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V12 Power! 1990 Jaguar XJS
The XJ-S ended up being one of the longest-running models Jaguar ever built, and when you look at the sleek lines and beautiful styling of these coupes it’s easy to understand why. The cars first went on sale in… more»
Feb 9, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Although most post-war British sports cars are recognized as low-power vehicles that provide an engaging driving experience, Jaguar introduced a game-changer with its iconic E-Type. Now buyers could slip behind the wheel of a sports car that could effortlessly… more»
Feb 8, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1 Of 2 Remaining! 1963 Fairthorpe Electrina
Here’s a European oddity that’s quite rare and perhaps affordable, that is if I performed my currency conversion correctly, but the bad news is you’ll have to travel to a different continent to pick it up if you’re a… more»
Feb 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Not a Lambo: Fiberfab Jamaican Kit Car
Kit cars always have an aura of mystery about them, which has a lot to do with the fact that these were limited-batch vehicles without the same sort of factory support that would lead to robust record-keeping. The Fiberfab… more»
Feb 8, 2023 • Auctions • 27 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Coupe
Jaguar introduced a 2+2 version of its iconic E-Type in 1966 to add versatility to the range. Many enthusiasts questioned the decision, but sales results proved it wise. The 2+2 remained ignored for years by the classic world, but… more»
Feb 7, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
All Numbers Match: 1967 Jaguar XK-E
Originality and completeness count for something. Take this 1967 Jaguar XK-E for example. Yes, it’s a bit faded and worn-looking but, it appears to be very original and all intact. Best of all, it’s not suffering from the excessive… more»
Feb 7, 2023 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Jaguar XJ-S HE
When Jaguar planned the replacement for its iconic E-Type, the vision was to recapture the model’s hard-edged sports car glory days. However, with the E-Type developing into a competent and comfortable Grand Tourer, the company elected to continue the… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner Roadster: 1969 MG Midget
The classic British roadster has perhaps been the most recognized symbol of the collector car hobby, representing an affordable access point into hobby car ownership. With classic looks, affordable parts, and top-down thrills standard, a first-time collector can find… more»
