Was there ever a more star-crossed car than the Jensen Healey? The “committee” approach to its creation included several headstrong personalities with different objectives: Kjell Qvale, Donald Healey, his son Geoffrey, and at least two designers. The quest for… more»
British Classic Cars
Jun 23, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare 1970 Triumph GT6 Fastback in Storage Since 1986
Do car collectors really sell off their hordes when they “lose storage.” That’s frequently cited in ads, but I’d never do it—just find alternative storage! But that’s the story from the vendor of this 1970 Triumph GT6 in a… more»
Jun 21, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Parts or Restore? 1954 MG TF Project
As MG limped along in the early 1950s, raiding its parts bins to line-extend its T-series cars, it was hearing complaints that the TD, while comfortable, was slow. The TD meandered from 0 to 60 in over 20 seconds…. more»
Jun 21, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Pure British: 1953 MG TD Roadster RHD
The MG Midget series, established in 1928 with the M-type, needed a successor after WWII. But budgets were tight, so the first post-war Midget was the TC, a pale evolution of the 1939 MG TB. Changes to the XPAG… more»
Jun 20, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Good Deal? 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Project
Barn Finder Chuck F has discovered this 1963 Austin Healey 3000 (thanks Chuck!) and suggests that it may be a good deal. So, what actually constitutes a “good deal”? It probably depends as any two individuals will have differing… more»
Jun 20, 2022 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1969 Triumph TR6
As we all know, plans change. This 1969 (first year!) Triumph TR6 was originally slated to be restored by the seller, but they have decided to pass it on to someone else. Honestly, this is more of a parts… more»
Jun 20, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Stylish Pixie: 1967 Austin Healey Sprite
The Austin Healey Sprite was first marketed as the beloved Bugeye in 1958. In 1961, the Sprite body was updated and twinned with the MG Midget to give customers an option under each badge. The Austin Healey version was… more»
Jun 20, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1967 MGB Roadster
The MGB was such a hit that over 525,000 were sold worldwide. For a first foray into the vintage car world, an MGB is a prime candidate. Usually, the initial price of the car is reasonable, and parts availability… more»
Jun 19, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Whatsit: 1968 Lola Project
I spent about 45 minutes figuring out that our next car is probably a Lola T70 Mk3 coupe. Here on craigslist, for $100,000, is a project race car listed as a “Lola 908”. The car is located in Santa… more»
Jun 19, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1959 Triumph TR3 With Factory Hard Top
In 1952, Standard Motor Company needed a new sports car to replace the Triumph 2000. A gap in the marketplace had opened up, between MG’s tiny Midget series at the low end, and the Jaguar XK 120 at the… more»
Jun 17, 2022 • Auctions • 3 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 Triumph TR6
Here’s another example of a guy who bought a vintage car (a 1972 Triumph TR6 in this case) with every intention of restoring it over the winter. But two years later, a busy life (family and work) has caused… more»
Jun 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
British Barn Find: 1949 Bentley Mark VI
When it comes to early post-war luxury cars, it’s sometimes hard to understand where the values fall for a model that otherwise looks like it should be worth six figures. If you’re the type of person who wants the… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Under Wraps 28 Years: 1977 Triumph TR7
When introduced in 1975, the TR7 was advertised as “the shape of things to come.” That boast was a nod to the car’s wedge-shaped appearance, a departure from the TR6 which many consider the last of the volume-produced traditional… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Recent Barn Find: 1967 Jaguar Mark II 340
1967 was the end of the line for the Jaguar Mark II, which began production in Coventry, England for the 1959 model year. The mid-size offering Jaguar was rebadged as the 340 for its final year, for the cars… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Project 1970 Jaguar XKE Convertible with Hardtop
Hearts beat faster when a Jaguar XKE is nearby. One of the most glamorous cars ever conceived, the XKE was based on the D -type race car and designed using a wind tunnel. Despite its good looks, it was… more»
Jun 13, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Field of Dreams: $300 1970 Lotus Elan
Sometimes, what’s in the background is more interesting (or at least, just as interesting) as the car itself. In the case of this very sad 1970 Lotus Elan, it seems to be one of several sports cars languishing in… more»
