Why is it that Jensen GTs are almost universally mistreated? The car was designed with a luxury interior just a bit shy of the much more expensive Jensen Interceptor, including optional leather seating and a wood dash. It was… more»
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Rare Miniature EV: 1985 Sinclair C5
The Sinclair C5 was a one-passenger electric vehicle built in England in the 1980s. Though it was sold as a commuter vehicle, we don’t know how practical it would be with a top speed of just 15 mph. So… more»
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A Range of Rovers For Sale
Here’s an opportunity for Rover fans, and an interesting ad to boot. We found these five Land Rovers here on craigslist, with the seller offering advice to prospective buyers in advance of even describing the vehicles for sale (the… more»
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What’s it Worth? 1968 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
When I was a teenager, my parents allowed me to drive their Mustang GT convertible with some regularity, at least until I had a car of my own. Back in the ’90s, everyone in the world focused in on… more»
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Affordable Ariel Atom: MEV Rocket
This great hobby has many fun and unique cars that fly under the radar. Up for sale is one of these cars that I had never heard of. How many of you know about the MEV Rocket? Take a… more»
Italian Smorgasbord: Auto E Moto d’Epoca
Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»
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V8 Swapped 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
Fans of Britain’s Sunbeam know Caroll Shelby worked with Sunbeam to engineer a Ford V8-powered Alpine named Tiger. That’s right; the Tiger followed Shelby’s recipe for the Cobra, a Ford V8-swapped British AC Ace roadster. According to the seller,… more»
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Still Swanky: 1959 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
The roots of Armstrong Siddeley stretch back to 1902. A montage of shifting personalities, shifting product mandates (cars and aeroplanes), reorganized corporations, and finally, absorption by Rolls-Royce in 1966 punctuate the company’s timeline. But the cars carried John Siddeley’s… more»
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1 of 34 5-Speeds: 1984 Jaguar XJS
There are some car enthusiasts who will only buy a car if it has three pedals, and I used to be part of this contingent. Over the years, however, I have softened on this a bit, learning to love… more»
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Sports Car Special: 1957 Victress C2 Coupe
America was obsessed with sports cars in the fifties. From the British imports that were making the trek across the Atlantic to the various domestic renditions of the sports car theme, enthusiasts had several fascinating choices at their disposal. … more»
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V12 Driver: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2
Running out of energy to undertake a project build is not uncommon, and can often result from advancing age or deteriorating health. It is unclear whether either of those issues has beset the owner of this 1971 Jaguar E-Type… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1966 Jaguar 3.8S
Jaguar is best known for its sports cars, which blend performance with luxury. Models like the XK120 and E-Type command significant prices these days. They are impressive machines to drive, but not everyone wants a two-seat sports car or… more»
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32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB
A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door. The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers. The comments left by readers indicate that… more»
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Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven
Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it. The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»
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Tiny Brit Collection. Mini Cooper, Parts, and Mini Moke
Austin released the original Mini as affordable and economical transport, but it eventually became a giant killer in motorsport. With international rally success and a clean sweep of the first nine places in Australia’s 1966 Bathurst 500, it proved… more»
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Long-Door Project: 1954 Triumph TR2
In my teenage years, my life goal was to own a fleet of small British and Italian cars; because life is whimsical, however, I now have a fleet of American cars instead. Despite the chasm between my young dreams… more»
