Celebrity ownership of any classic car is sure to ignite debate, especially when it comes to the question of whether such ownership contributes to its potential value. In some cases, the answer is obvious, while in others, it can… more»
British Classic Cars
Oct 14, 2022 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
This is the second in the group of three Jaguar E-Types that we have the privilege of auctioning off right here on the site. Like the first, this is a roadster but it’s not as rusty and is actually… more»
Oct 13, 2022 • Auctions • 28 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Even in project form, E-Types are exciting! So imagine how we felt when a local guy called up and asked if we could help him sell three that he inherited from his father. All three are from 1969 and… more»
Oct 11, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Where’s The Fire? 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
What to make of a Rolls-Royce fire truck like this 1949 Silver Wraith example? I suppose you could ask the fireman when he shows up to do a job if he has any Grey Poupon. This is an unusual… more»
Oct 11, 2022 • Our Projects • 27 Comments
BF Project: 1962 Morris Mini Cooper 997
A while back, we listed and sold our Lotus Elan barn find right here on the site. What we failed to mention was that when we found and purchased it, it came as a package deal with two other… more»
Oct 11, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Bentley Alternative: 1951 Austin Sheerline
The Sheerline was something of a poor man’s Rolls-Royce or Bentley, built by Austin in England between 1947 and 1954. While they sold for a third less coin, you could still buy five or six Austin sports cars for… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Edition: 1951 MG TD Competition Model
It is hard for first-timers seeking a DIY restoration project to go past traditional British sports cars. Most parts remain available and affordable, while the elegantly simple engineering that is a hallmark of these classics means that an owner… more»
Oct 10, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
British Invasion: 1959 Triumph Bonneville
The cultural exchange between the United States and Great Britain during the unpleasantness of World War II caused seismic shifts in both the automobile world and, later, in the world of motorcyclists. That long term exposure to all things… more»
Sep 29, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
It’s A What? 1979 MGB El Camino
Laying claim to the weird has been a bit of my thing at Barn Finds over the past few weeks. My profiles of a 1961 Impala made into a 4X4 and a 1985 Lincoln Town Car made into a… more»
Sep 28, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1997 Bentley Turbo RL
In the UK, Bentleys and Rolls-Royces litter alley ways and used car lots like we might see Lincolns and Hummers here. However, in the states, most Bentley and Rolls-Royce models are still generally sought after, especially if it’s a… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Long Wheelbase Project: 1978 Jaguar XJ6
Time to fill in the blanks: there is literally no information offered about this derelict Jaguar XJ6 Long Wheelbase model beyond the fact that it’s a 1978 model. That’s it. The location on the listing indicates it’s sitting in… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cheap Rolling Restoration: 1953 MG TD
You think of all the sportscars and hypercars you see on the road today, from Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, and the like, and they are lustful drool-worthy cars to some. To others, they prefer a more sedate way of moving about,… more»
Sep 27, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Batch of Brits: Three Lotus Elites
As if one Lotus was not trouble enough, here’s a guy with three of the most under-doggy 1970s Lotus cars ever created. On craigslist are this set of Elites – two 1974s and one 1976. The package deal is… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Low Miles, Very Original: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
When I was a kid, my dream car was a Lotus Esprit. The “wedge” shape was propagating all over the place, design-wise. Triumph’s TR7, the Countach, the Lancia Stratos, any number of Maseratis, the Pantera…. The wedge was “it”…. more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve Rarity: 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi
Now here’s a visual statement for you, a 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit – and it’s a looker! And this example is a low-production HCi (High Compression Injection) model that was only sold for two years so that adds to… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe
There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically. You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can. Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»
