Sunbeam’s Alpine nameplate was recycled over the course of more than two decades, putting thousands of Alpines of one sort or another on the roads. The first of these descended from the Sunbeam-Talbot saloon and was famous for its… more»
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Recently Revived: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
One of the greatest challenges facing enthusiasts searching for a Jaguar E-Type project candidate is locating a car without significant rust issues. That is where this 1971 Roadster rides to the rescue. It recently emerged after four decades of… more»
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Right Where We Left It: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Follow-Up
In August of last year, I did a write-up on this 1950 Jaguar XK120 for sale on Craigslist in Kingston, New York. This forlorn but solid Jaguar was a car that the ad writer frequently saw around Kingston growing… more»
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Estate Sale: 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster
The MGA delivers a high “smiles to miles” quotient, with its graceful shape, reasonable price, and simple mechanicals. The design of the car far preceded its production. It was first unveiled in 1951 as a race car built on… more»
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Back From 25 Years of Storage: 1973 Lotus Europa
Over the history of Barn Finds, thousands of vehicles have been profiled. You would think that cars that saw high production numbers would be frequent subjects, and you would be correct. However, a particular British sports car seems to… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8
The arrival of Donald Healey’s new British sports car in 1953 permanently shifted the trajectory of buyers’ expectations. The Healey 100 was fast – in fact, it was named for its top speed. Later models were even more muscular…. more»
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Rare In The States: 1954 Morris Oxford
One of the joys of the classic world is that there appears to be something out there for everyone, regardless of taste and budget. The classifieds overflow with muscle and pony cars, while there are plenty of luxury and… more»
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One Owner, Original Paint: 1966 Jaguar Mark X
Jaguar’s Mark X was the ultimate expression of the company’s marketing tagline – Grace… Space… Pace. Introduced in October 1961, just a few months after the Jaguar XKE, the new saloon represented an upgrade over every other Jag saloon… more»
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Garage Bound for 45 Years: 1961 MG MGA
Sometimes procrastination can pay off in unexpected ways. Take for example this 1961 MG MGA roadster for sale on Craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri. This pasty white sports car has been hidden away in a garage for 45 long… more»
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Well Documented: 1974 Jensen-Healey
Upon its 1972 release, the Jensen-Healey caused great excitement in the automotive world. It brought together three of the greatest names in British sports car production, and with low and sleek styling and a twin-cam engine, success seemed assured…. more»
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MGB-Powered 1955 MG TF Replica
When is an MG TF not an MG TF? When it is made of fiberglass by Victor Antique Auto, with an MGB engine, transmission, and suspension. Well, that’s not entirely accurate: only about 6 to 8 Victors were made… more»
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Summer Fun: 1972 MGB Roadster
For those of us who have read every word Peter Egan wrote in Road and Track magazine, in us lies an innate desire to own a British sports car. Yes, we are aware that they lack the reliability of… more»
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1 of 4 Estate Wagon? 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Rolls-Royce has always signified the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” and the 1955 to 1966 Silver Cloud was no exception. Of 2,238 built across 12 years, 121 of them were turned over to custom coach builder H.J. Mulliner… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Jensen Interceptor Mk III
If you’ve dreamt of owning a classic with Italian styling, British handling, and American horsepower, this Jensen Interceptor is the car for you! It’s a running and driving project that has already had considerable mechanical work done. The seller… more»
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Yard Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
It is sometimes said that with enough time, money, and dedication, almost any classic car can be saved from oblivion. I’ve never been entirely convinced of that view, although I have seen a few pretty sad and sorry vehicles… more»
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Stored Twenty-Five Years: 1985 TVR 280i Convertible
In early 1900s England, kids left school at thirteen or fifteen or eighteen to apprentice in a shop. Blacksmiths, mechanics, stone masons. In 1937, one Trevor Wilkinson left his school to begin work at a local garage. He was… more»
