British Classic Cars

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Fascinating History: 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

Older British sports cars offer potential buyers an engaging ownership experience. Not only are they typically fun to drive, but the simple engineering principles mean they are ideal for an enthusiast wishing to be hands-on when the subject turns… more»

Kit Car Bonanza: Mercedes, MG, & Frazer-Nash

Kit cars have been around for decades, with the craze starting in California in the 1970s. Several manufacturers have been involved and a variety of mechanical underpinnings were deployed, often donated by the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. From Orange… more»

No Reserve 1972 MGB GT Project

The seller of this 1972 MGB-GT project car on eBay in Burbank, California was evidently trying out a new camera and got very creative with the angles. But it does appear to be a stalled restoration that’s fairly close… more»

Back On The Road: 1959 Triumph TR3A

The Triumph TR3 was built between 1955 and 1962 and one of its unofficial variants was the TR3A. This was a popular little sports car that achieved some success on the autocross circuit. From 1959 comes this daily driver-quality… more»

Desirable S1 Project: 1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

I think that every classic car enthusiast has what I would term a “dream garage.” That is, they have a list of cars that they would own if money and space weren’t considerations. Mine is pretty eclectic, but an… more»

Garage Find: 1970 Lotus Europa S2

Hiding in this garage is a 1970 Lotus Europa with a story to tell. The current owner has been its custodian for forty-five years, commencing a restoration that would have returned it to its former glory. However, advancing years… more»

Low Miles? 1993 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

Though the Lotus Esprit was produced for twenty-eight years in 22 variants, fewer than 11,000 examples were made in total. The cars were handbuilt by a slender workforce at Hethel, Norfolk, UK, at the rate of about one per… more»

Collectible Cat: 1993 Jaguar XJ220 Coupe

Jaguar, the carmaker, has been Jaguar, the race champion, almost too many times to count. In the 1980s, the company backed Bob Tullius and Tom Walkinshaw Racing at IMSA and the World Sportscar Championship, racking up wins at Daytona… more»

Rare Brit: 1959 Peerless GT Coupe

From the early 1900s, the thriving British automotive ecosystem consisted of three primary types of ventures: companies that made one-offs often from disparate parts resulting in a handful of examples; specialist makers that mustered production in the hundreds or… more»

Jump Seat Roadster: 1948 Triumph 2000

It all depends on your point of view. Is this 1948 Triumph 2000 Roadster on Craigslist in Peru, New York, needing the works, worth a heady $8,000? These were classy cars in their day, but the styling was already… more»

BF Exclusive: 1973 MGB With Overdrive And Hardtop

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! This 1973 MGB Roadster has been off the road since 2017 and while it’s a project, it should be fairly easy to revive and it comes with some desirable options…. more»

Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA

Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»

Parts Stash Included: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special

It is fascinating how we sometimes go for months without seeing a particular classic at Barn Finds, and then several will appear in quick succession. Such has been the case with the Lotus Europa. Those we’ve recently seen require… more»

Original Paint: 1967 MG Midget

From 1961 to 1979, the MG Midget was one of MG’s most popular automobiles. It was a pint-sized sports car built over four generations. The U.S. market was a popular destination and increasing safety standards made it harder and… more»

Estate Sale Garage Find: 1964 Jaguar S-Type

The S-Type was a 4-door sedan (aka “saloon”) built by Jaguar Cars in England between 1963 and 1968. An extension of the earlier Mark 2, it had more amenities than its predecessor. Initially available with a 3.4-liter inline-6, the… more»

V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8

It has just occurred to me that “Triumph” is an odd name for a company that managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at critical times in its history. Take the Stag. Great idea, nice design, came… more»