As an Aston Martin enthusiast, this 1989 V8 Vantage Volante immediately caught my attention. When I realized what it is, it made me consider the timing of its sale with reference to recent developments in the UK and the… more»
British Classic Cars
Sep 12, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
39K Original Miles: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Sometimes, a project-grade vehicle looks potentially better than the seller describes. It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally you may feel like you’re looking at a car that could be easier to restore than the description lets on. This 1974… more»
Sep 11, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Worth a Gamble? 1973 Triumph Stag
O Stag, how did you fail me? Let me count the ways. The Triumph Stag was built with a V8 engine of Triumph’s own design. This proved fatal. Initially, the engine was fuel injected, but the result was unreliable… more»
Sep 10, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Drive it Away: 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
Rarely has a car prompted more smiles than the Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. From the grinning grille to the bugged headlights and the car’s diminutive size, the Bugeye oozes charm. The driving experience is surprisingly … spritely. These cars… more»
Sep 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Parking Lot Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Imagine a street scene in the late 1960s in London – lots of old soot-covered buildings, and lots of new brutalist architecture being built, promising an exciting new concrete future, full of lines, grey concrete, and utopian ideas. Then… more»
Sep 6, 2022 • Stories • 22 Comments
A Lesson In Preservation: Jay Leno And The Jag
Most classic car enthusiasts know Jay Leno’s Garage. And with some 3.4 million subscribers, his Restoration Blog on YouTube gets plenty of attention too. The Blog is an every-few-month progress update for fans, designed to show how Jay and… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unrestored Original: 1966 Rover P6 2000SC
Imagine being a young professional in the UK in the early 1960s. As someone who is upwardly mobile and wanting an executive sedan, your choices were relatively limited. There were very few imports from overseas – the Japanese and… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
30-Year Barn Find: 1958 Triumph TR3
The TR3 was a British sports car (aka roadster) built between 1955 and 1962, sandwiched between the TR2 and TR4 models. These machines used plexiglass side glass for windows and were quite successful in rallies across Europe. This ’58… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Ambitious Restoration: Rare 1948 Triumph TR 1800 Roadster
When a seller describes a project as an ‘Ambitious Restoration’, then it will either scare you away or pique your interest to find out just why this is ambitious. Digging into the project we can see that this is… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Daily Driven: 1968 MGB Roadster
Although this summer has seen a lot of record-breaking temperatures, we are about to run into the best time of year to get out on the roads and enjoy the cool autumn breeze. This is the best time of… more»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Black Plate Find: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE
There was a bit of commentary recently in Sports Car Market wherein the editor indicated now’s a good time to sell your Jaguar E-Type. The reasoning was pretty simple, based in high production numbers, lots of undesirable configurations (like… more»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars
Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»
Aug 29, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worldly Traveler: 1937 Morris Eight
Here’s a curious little barn find, a 1937 Morris Eight Series I. I don’t believe that I have encountered one before and the seller claims that it is a rare two-seat model. Having traveled from England to Australia to… more»
Aug 28, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Baby Austin: 1937 Austin 7 Cabriolet
Built in the UK and licensed in other markets worldwide, the Austin 7 (also Austin Seven) would become the British version of the American Ford Model-T. Its production run was long (1923-39), and the little car was available in… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3-Wheeled-Fun: 1991 Citroën Lomax 223
The UK has a wonderful culture of building kit cars that can be easily registered for the road. This led to a lot of specials being built in the 1960s all the way up to recreation GT40s and cars… more»
Aug 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Restored in Red: 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type
“The most beautiful car in the world” is high praise coming from anyone, but coming from Enzo Ferrari is exceptionally good. This statement has never been corroborated, but it’s a great story for one of the best-looking cars ever… more»
