With side pipes, a V8 under the bonnet, and a body flare kit, this 1978 MGB looks more aggressive than most. After becoming too uncomfortable for its owner, the muscular British drop-top comes to market here on Craigslist. Extroverts… more»
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Bolt-On Charm: 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite with Hard Top
Few small sports cars have captured the hearts of enthusiasts like the Austin-Healey Sprite, and the earliest “Bugeye” models are among the most beloved. This 1960 example, now listed here on eBay, is a wonderfully complete survivor with some… more»
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Nearly There: 1954 MG TF Project With Clean California Bones
There’s something timeless about MG’s T-Series, and the TF in particular carries the graceful lines of a car that was both the end of an era and a bridge to the MGA that followed. This 1954 MG TF, listed… more»
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Early Model Rarity: 1959 TVR Grantura
By now, we all know TVR as the fledgling automaker that made charming sports cars featuring lightweight construction and a variety of engine choices ranging from mild to wild. The car that started it all was the Grantura, which… more»
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Running Project: 1977 Lotus Eclat
The seller of this Lotus Eclat claims to have 50 project cars in his collection and that lost storage is forcing him to start selling some of his cars off. This Lotus Eclat is the first one up, and… more»
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Stored Since 1982: 1959 Jaguar MK2 3.8
The Jaguar Mark II is one of the most important and successful cars the British automaker has ever built. It was everything at the time: opulent, fast, and looking like nothing else on the road. To think that this… more»
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Florida Estate Sale Find: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
The Jensen Interceptor retains one of the coolest names ever to grace an automobile, and it is that name – Interceptor – that helps it maintain relevance today, even in a quickly shifting classic car market. Combining British elegance… more»
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Compare and Contrast: Two MGB GTs
Up next, we have two MGB GTs at opposite ends of the spectrum: one is in need of just about everything, the other has a known history and could go to a casual show tomorrow. The 1970 project car… more»
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Solid Foundation: 1973 Jensen-Healey Project
The British sports car scene of the 1970s offered plenty of choices, but the Jensen-Healey stood out as a bit of a hybrid—part Lotus, part Jensen, with American safety standards in mind. This 1973 Jensen-Healey, listed here on craigslist… more»
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Rare 1955 Hudson Metropolitan Convertible
It can be discombobulating when a new car is introduced less than two months before its car company merges with another one. That was the case of the subcompact Metropolitan. It went on sale in March of 1954 under… more»
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Fantastic Feline? 1990 Jaguar XJS V12
So viscerally tempting, these beautiful Jaguars. And not just this V12 XJS – it’s every one of them, from the prewar saloons and the SS roadster to the Mark cars, the XKs to the XJs. The genius of Jaguar… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 has long been considered the last TR that was designed in the original idiom, a no-nonsense, affordable, beefy roadster that combined good looks with a torquey engine and robust mechanical gear. Updating the TR4/TR250 bodystyle for… more»
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Two Owners Since New! 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
When is a Sunbeam Alpine not a Sunbeam Alpine? That would be starting in 1969, when the nameplate shifted onto the sedate Arrow sedan platform and gained a roof. Configured as a fastback and ambitiously called a “GT”, the… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 MG TF 1500
For many enthusiasts, the MG T-Series represents the golden age of the traditional British roadster. By 1954, however, the design was nearing the end of its run. To keep sales alive before the all-new MGA arrived, MG introduced one… more»
BF Exclusive: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
This Triumph Spitfire 1500 has undergone a significant amount of work, but it now needs a new home and to be completed. The seller needs the garage space, so they have come to accept that they won’t be able… more»
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Zippy Brit: 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II Project
Here’s a neat find for British sports car fans: a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II project, now listed here on Facebook Marketplace. This is a true estate garage discovery, and while details are limited, the seller notes it appears… more»
