It is funny how the styling of some vehicles is completely tied to their country of origin. For America, Corvettes and Mustangs carry the flag. Citroens of all types are more French than the Eifel Tower, and Japanese Kei… more»
British Classic Cars
No Reserve Return: 1966 Fiberfab Banshee
Regular readers will probably recognize this 1966 Fiberfab Banshee. We previously saw it in June 2021, but it has hit the market again. Feedback on this classic was positive last time, although some raised reservations about the price. These… more»
Diesel 5-Speed: 1990 Land Rover Discovery 200TDi
This 1990 Land Rover Discovery appears to be a gray market model that was imported from overseas, owing to its diesel engine and two-door configuration. Like so many other off-road rigs sold elsewhere, the U.S. didn’t get the best… more»
No Reserve 1953 MG TD Project
A rash of long-term owners have been selling vintage vehicles lately, and here’s yet another one here on eBay, this 1953 MG TD. Bidding has reached $5300 in a no-reserve auction, and the car is located in Key West,… more»
Pre-Production Model: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
These days, automobile manufacturers don’t seem particularly nostalgic. We see quite often how cars kept for decades in a factory museum are inevitably sold off, oftentimes to raise money or otherwise just get some assets off the books that… more»
WANTED: Looking For A Big Healey!
I’ve been hunting for a Big Healey for a while now but have yet to find the perfect one for me. Ideally, I’d like something complete with original paint and zero rust. A real 100M would be a dream… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Some cars evolve from one form to another during their production life, and it is fair to say that was the case with Jaguar’s legendary E-Type. Upon its release, it was undoubtedly a genuine sports car, but this 1969… more»
Have It Your Way: 1973 Lotus Europa
Some of you may remember when our dear friends at Burger King operated under the slogan “Have it your way!” While most of us are loath to ask for anything special from a fast-food kitchen, there is no reason… more»
Distress Sale: 1959 MGA 1500 Roadster
I prefer to watch movies at night rather than stretching my mind into a writing assignment, but when this 1959 MGA 1500 showed up for sale on eBay, I had to forego Reacher to highlight this commendable little roadster…. more»
Viable Project? 1973 Lotus Europa
Viable project candidate or yard art? That is the question facing the new owner of this 1973 Lotus Europa. The list of work required to return it to active service is as long as your arm…and my arm, for… more»
Simply Stunning: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Ever since I was “knee-high to a june bug,” I’ve been drawn (like a bug to a bright porch light) to the styling and overall design of cars and trucks. I guess that’s why I gravitated towards a career… more»
Eclectic Coos Bay Collection Seeks New Owners
It is always interesting to see just what other folk’s collections look like. Some of us collect different variations of the same model, make, and/or year of car. Others, just gobble up anything that comes along that strikes their… more»
Shed Find: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine Project
The Rootes Group was not your typical car maker. It wasn’t founded to make bicycles or motorcycles – it was a distributor, like a large dealership. And its first brush with manufacturing was making and repairing aircraft engines. Rootes… more»
Beautiful But Needy: 1960 Triumph TR3
One of the more iconic British sports cars is the Triumph TR3. Remembered for its cut-down doors and jaunty good looks, the TR3 has but one enemy: rust. If you are looking for a handsome, easy-to-work-on British sports car,… more»
















