British Classic Cars

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V8 Custom! 1953 MG Hot Rod

Re-powering cars with bigger engines dates to the early days of motoring, and this V8-powered 1953 MG certainly carries on that hot rod tradition. Appearing almost completely stock, the diminutive British sports car packs a stroked Chevy small block… more»

Package Deal: 1969 and 1973 Triumph TR6

There are levels of restoration jobs on a scale between 1 to 10, with 1 being it’s a completely rotten carcass of a car and needs thousands of hours and dollars to put right, to 10 which is nothing… more»

Hidden for Years: 1962 Triumph TR3 Barn Find

When you look at some barn finds, you can almost tell just how many years a particular car has been hidden away from the light of day. It’s not to say you know the exact number but rather you… more»

Easy Project: 1955 Triumph Tiger 200

I have always wanted a simple bike to potter around the country in. Something simple and easy to work on. Back in the 1950s, they were plentiful and reasonably affordable, and one of the more popular manufacturers was the… more»

Affordable Brit: 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

There’s always something heartwrenching about seeing a classic car that has fallen upon hard times. That is the case with this 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite. It looks like it has been sitting for years before falling victim to a… more»

High-Riding Brit: 1960 Morris Minor Traveller 4×4

Regular readers will be aware of my love of original and unmolested classics. That doesn’t mean I instantly dismiss custom builds because I feel they allow an owner to express individualism that will usually draw crowds. Such is the… more»

Sean Connery’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 For Auction

Some cars appear in movies and are entirely forgettable, while others remain permanently linked to that role. Such is the case with the 1964 Aston Martin DB5, which was the transport of choice for James Bond in the movie… more»

Potential Project: 1971 Triumph TR6

My parents used to have a Triumph Spitfire when I was growing up, they constantly regale us of the stories of drop-top motoring around the countryside. But for every convertible joy story they have, there is another side with… more»

Final year: 1973 Triumph GT6 MkIII

Its lines are hard to resist. Originally penned by the well-known Italian designer, Giovanni Michelotti, the last iteration of the GT6 debuted in late 1970 with a host of aerodynamic tweaks including recessed door handles, smoother front clip, and… more»

Untouched Find: 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2

In the era of increased safety, large EVs, and complex hybrid cars, there was a time when lightness was key for several manufacturers. Especially for those in the UK and Europe where ‘specials’ were built in the simplest way,… more»

EZ-Finish Restoration: 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7

Here is a poignant listing that reminds us of where we may all find ourselves one day: On eBay is a partially restored 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II BJ7, currently bid to $10,100, reserve not met. This Big… more»

One Owner: 1983 Range Rover V8 Classic

Driven by British royalty in the UK, the Range Rover has almost become a cult classic, which the market is only just waking up to. These were a revolution when they came to the market, eventually bringing mass luxury… more»

Lilliputian Project: 1970 MG Midget

Way back in 1726, Jonathan Swift wrote the book “Gulliver’s Travels.”  It was a satire of the many books written by explorers at the time, all telling more spectacular tales than the last.  In one part of the book… more»

One Year Only: 1968 Triumph TR250

There comes a point in our hobby when you start wondering whether you have the space and funds to build a barn. Anything can trigger these sorts of thoughts, but nothing sets me on this path quite like a… more»

Sharp 1965 Triumph TR4A IRS

Here’s a tidy 1965 Triumph that’s also a highly desirable model, the IRS, a classic TR4 with independent rear suspension. It can be found here on eBay in North Las Vegas, Nevada with a current bid of around $13,000.

Straightforward Restoration: 1957 MGA Roadster

You have to admire a seller’s optimism when it comes to prescribing how much confidence you should have in taking it on. The listing says this MGA that’s been parked for 40 years in a shed represents a “straightforward”… more»

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