British Classic Cars

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Spridget Project: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite

The Austin-Healey Sprite was a small open sports car built in the UK from 1958 to 1971. It was produced at MG’s factory who added their badged version of the auto in 1961 called the MG Midget. Together, they… more»

Parked for 20 Years: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II

Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way of our best-laid plans, which is the case with this 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II and its current owner. Various circumstances mean it is a restoration project that stalled… more»

Future Office Building? 1985 Short C-23 Sherpa

Looking for an interesting way to set up a new office for your small company? Instead of building one or converting some old storage containers, how about using the fuselage of a retired aircraft? That’s what the seller of… more»

Saloon Project: 1959 Jaguar Mk II

Although the seller doesn’t identify the model of this 1959 Jaguar, it looks like an Mk II. It was a mid-size luxury sports sedan (aka saloon) that was in production from 1959 through 1967 in Merry Ole England. During… more»

Vintage Racer: 1964 MG Midget Racecar

A segment of the classic world harbors a passion for vintage racecars, focusing on the preservation of machinery to protect our racing history. Owners often dismantled these older cars to use as donors for their latest slice of racing… more»

The British Jeep: 1951 Austin Champ

Vintage military vehicles almost always have fascinating histories as it relates to how they were conceived. World War II forced almost every major world superpower to build a fleet of durable military vehicles or crib off an existing design… more»

Came with the House: 1969 TVR Vixen S2

As of this writing, I’ve found cars in some pretty interesting places. The classic barn find; a few in junkyards; and most recently, one on an island. But I’ve never had the thrill of buying a house and finding… more»

Another Convertible? 1957 Ford Anglia

“This rare Ford Anglia can be converted into a convertible!” claims its seller. It already looks like a convertible to my eyes though that folding roof looks jury-rigged and more like one giant blindspot – not an effective design…. more»

Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars

Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»

Parked in 1969: 1956 MG TF 1500

A previous owner parked this 1954 MG TF more than fifty years ago, and it hasn’t seen active service since. The seller intended to revive this classic, but progress stalled before the project could get going. Therefore, they’ve decided… more»

1 of 125 Made: 1997 Range Rover Vitesse 4.6HSE

The premise of a special edition vehicle tied to a unique color palette is a marketing tactic that has yielded inconsistent results. Throughout history, some models of a particular significance like a Porsche 911 or a Chevrolet Corvette have… more»

Huge Land Rover Stash!

The seller’s asking price of $460,000 might sound high for a group of old Land Rovers, but the seller has more than just a couple of cars. They are offering 37 of these British off-roaders, plus several storage containers… more»

Awaiting Recommissioning: 1959 Jaguar XK150

OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time and today’s installment is a 1959 Jaguar XK150 drophead coupe. I gotta tell you, this offering surprised me. Often, we’ll encounter, how should I say it, “unruly” cars featured from this dealership… more»

BF Project: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper Update

After posting about our current project, this 1962 Morris Cooper, we got a lot of great feedback and requests for video updates. So, I filmed a short video (vlog) of what I’m currently working on. Rather than rehash what’s… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

This Jaguar E-Type is the last of three that we are selling for the owner. He inherited all three cars from his father and they are all projects. This one is a 2+2 and although it’s a little rusty,… more»

Incredibly Original Barn Find: 1956 Jaguar XK140MC

Jaguar took a nine-year leave of absence from the sports car market, beginning in 1939 when manufacturing of the SS 100 wrapped up.  The company reemerged in that field after the war was over with the introduction of its… more»

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