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»
British Classic Cars
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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»
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Hemi Head Power: Modified 1969 Lotus Europa
In the late sixties, racing was evolving. The front engine was out at Indianapolis and across the pond, and the mid-engine was in. A few enterprising automobile manufacturers with a background in racing decided to capitalize on this by… more»
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Dust For Free: Barn Find 1977 Jaguar XJ6C
The XJ series was the pinnacle of Jaguar’s touring models, with a cabin to rival the most luxurious of living rooms. Spacious, and saturated with leather, wool, and wood, these sedans arrived in 1974 to take the place of… more»
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52 Years of Entombment: 1959 MGA 1600
When MG went from their full-fendered but charming MG TF to the gorgeous but more modern MGA, the difference was striking. Decades later, enthusiasts are still on the hunt for a solid example to drive and enjoy. If you… more»
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Modifications Already Done: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
Earlier this week I wrote a story about a rough but solid 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite that struck a chord with fans of these simple, honest sports cars. There is just something about a sports car that provides everything you… more»
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Not Sure If Serious: 1999 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn
Ever seen that meme where The Joker from The Dark Knight movie is looking at an older gentleman (who was actually played by Senator Patrick Leahy in the movie) quizzically? Underneath are the words “Not sure if serious.” This… more»
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Both In Great Shape! 1974 and ’78 MGBs
It’s BOGO time! Buy one 1974 “chrome bumper” MGB and get a rubber bumpered ’78 edition – wow, such a deal! The seller tells us that this pair are “both in great shape” but I’m initially having a tough… more»
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Starter Sports Car: 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite
If you are one of those people who has held off on buying a collectible sports car due to space concerns or a lack of folding money, then your days of procrastinating may be over. Currently up for grabs… more»
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Dry Stored Since 1960: 1951 MG TD
The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated. Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»
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Final Year LWB: 1995 Range Rover
The Range Rover Classic is for sure a future classic, as it represents the final year that the classic British SUV resembled its past far more than anything that was to come in the subsequent years. The model shown… more»
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Fitting Tribute: 1956 Jaguar D-Type Replica
One danger associated with producing a tribute vehicle is that the finished product will often be a pale imitation of the classic upon which it was based. However, some break new ground by offering a level of fit and… more»
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Which Sprite? 1965 Driver or 1962 Project
This tale of two Austin-Healey Sprites begs us to choose: both are early cars but the red one is an Irish twin of the Bugeye, with production separated by a mere year. It shares the same motor, albeit with… more»
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25k Documented Miles: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
There has long been discussion about which company sets the standard in luxury car production. Some nominate Cadillac, while others prefer Lincoln. Bentley is a strong contender, but many believe Rolls-Royce deserves that crown. In a world of mass… more»
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Right-Hand Drive: 1960 Morgan 4/4
This forlorn Morgan will find a new home after twenty years thanks to the auction action here on eBay, where it is bid to $2850 with no reserve. It is located in Veedersburg, Indiana, and you’ll need a trailer… more»
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Very Well Preserved: 1957 Jaguar Mark I
Although the Jaguar Mark I has often been derided as a warm-up for the more advanced Mark II, it’s a darned good car in its own right. What we have here is a 1957 Jaguar Mark 1 Saloon (sedan)… more»
