TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»
British Classic Cars
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Add Lightness: 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130
I am not generally a fan of yellow cars, but on a Lotus, it just looks so right. Case in point: this 1971 Elan +2S 130 located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. This incredible specimen is listed here on eBay; at… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
14k Original Miles: 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Traditional British sports cars maintain a strong following in the classic market. Although values on many examples are increasing below the market average, they can still represent an enjoyable long-term investment. They don’t usually possess the sheer power of… more»
Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Structural Integrity: 1970 MG MGB GT
If I ever become insane enough to go back to school for a doctorate, I think I will study metallurgy. My doctorate would be built around research into the steels and processes used back in the day to build… more»
Jul 11, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Repowered! 1973 Triumph Stag
Even most Triumph lovers admit that the 3-liter V-8 engine fitted to the 25,939 Triumph Stags produced between 1970 and 1977 wasn’t developed as well as it could have been. Although a properly sorted, original-engined Stag is a wonderful… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Will She Start? 1958 Triumph TR3A
Standard-Triumph never delineated between a TR3A and a TR3B – those are designations that enthusiasts have adopted to differentiate which TR3 configuration you’re discussing. The first TR3 followed the demise of the slower TR2 in 1955. It was simply… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 Of 4,356! 1954 Hudson Metropolitan
Did you even know that there was a badge-engineered version of the Nash Metropolitan marketed by Hudson? Not many people do, there were only 4,356 sold from August 1954 through September 1957. This particular Metropolitan is listed for sale… more»
Jul 8, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Affordable Brit: 1968 Triumph GT6
If you’re a fan of European cars — specifically, but not exclusively Italians — you’ll know the name Giovanni Michelotti. He was responsible for styling numerous iconic Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia and Alfa Romeo models through the 1940s, 50s and… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
British Project: 1972 Norton Commando 750
It’s probably an awkward time to talk about the British Invasion a few days after Independence Day, but neither the whites of their eyes or the mops on their heads (what some people said about The Beatles, the other… more»
Jul 7, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Beautiful Survivor: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III
This true survivor Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III is one of the most desirable cars to me that I’ve written a post about. Frequently I have come across (and owned) Big Healeys that have been “restored,” but they rarely… more»
Jul 6, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Stored Since The 90’s: 1959 Triumph TR3A
It’s getting more and more difficult to find “driver quality” British sports cars. As time goes on, cars are either restored or junked (or left in barns for us to write about 10 years from now, I hope). This… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 Garage Find
This 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 looks to be a prime(r) restoration candidate. It’s unusual in that it has disc wheels and no overdrive, although I would be sourcing an overdrive transmission for a swap if I were the buyer. The… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Oddballs! Citroens And MGB-GT
When frequent finder Chuck F. sent us a link to this dealership in Fort Mill, South Carolina, I was expecting the unusual; Chuck is like me and is attracted to oddball cars. But I wasn’t expecting an ad for… more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Locked Up! 1967 Humber Sceptre 2
It’s hard to believe, but less than a week after featuring a 1963 Humber Sceptre 1, we now have found a 1967 Sceptre 2 lock-up find for sale here on eBay. Not surprisingly, both the 1963 and 1967 cars… more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
UK Find! 1970 Morris Minor Traveler
Most British car lovers (and a substantial portion of the rest of you) will find a soft spot in their hearts for the Morris Minor Traveler (wood-framed two-door station wagon). This particular car was being restored by a former… more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dashing Brit: 1967 Morgan 4/4 Series V GT
Morgan Motor Company, located in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, has been in roughly continuous operation since 1910. Its first cars were three-wheelers, but in 1936, it brought out the 4/4, standing for four wheels, four cylinders. The 4/4 enjoyed a… more»
