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»
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Abandoned Yard Find: 1957 Jaguar MKVIII
As we all know by now, Facebook Marketplace has become a potential treasure trove of project cars and trucks. If the barrier of listing on craigslist proved too challenging for some sellers, Facebook does make it ridiculously easy to… more»
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Documented Survivor: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
The Jaguar XK120 was the wellspring of the company’s celebrated XK series. Introduced in 1948, the car was never meant for production. Rather, it was cobbled together to showcase Jaguar’s new DOHC engine, painstakingly developed by engineer William Heynes… more»
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Garage Find: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
Humans tend to fall in love without looking beyond the surface of that which they desire. While for normal people, falling in love usually ends happily. For car people that love blindness can lead to catastrophe. Take for example… more»
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Same Owner for 45 Years: 1970 Jaguar E-Type
A long-term ownership history is always attractive for enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. This 1970 Jaguar E-Type ticks that box because the seller has been its custodian for forty-five years. It has avoided the rust… more»
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Supercar With A British Accent: 1989 Lotus Esprit
If you were looking for a Lotus in the sixties and seventies, it was a sign that you were ready to sacrifice durability and comfort for stellar handling and utilitarian efficiency. The company built its reputation on producing cars… more»
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Forty Years Hidden: 1974 Lotus Elite
Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow. Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One. His design principle was simple: the lighter the better. Sometimes too light… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1976 Jaguar XJ6C
Though Jaguar’s XJ6C didn’t arrive in showrooms until 1975, it’s got a ’60s swankiness about it. That’s because it really was a ’60s car. The XJ line was introduced in 1968 to rationalize Jaguar’s saloon production – four models… more»
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Unencumbered by Technology: 1958 Morgan+4
Some folks just don’t like change. As we float along, lost in a sea of cars that now all look alike, our intrepid auto finder and all-time great reader T.J. has found for us a vehicle that spent many… more»
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Pink Slip Included! 1965 Triumph TR4
I’ll admit that I’m not a British sports car aficionado but regardless, I admire them for their simplicity and their no-frills approach to the open-top, two-seater road experience. Yes, I am aware that there can be reliability and rust… more»
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Rare Turbo: 1980 Panther Lima Series 2
Depending on who you talk to, the late Robert Jankel was considered a lateral thinker whose mind never stopped working to solve the automotive world’s many problems. In contrast, others claim his ideas were too radical and impractical to… more»
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British Special: Turner Sports Car
Jack Turner was minding his own business – racing MGs in the 1940s and building one-off specials – when other racers began coming to him to improve their own cars. John Webb, John Tojeiro, Ken Rose – race drivers… more»
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Broken Brit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I
An MG Midget in prime condition is cheap, hardy, and fun. But here on facebook Marketplace we have a Midget of a different ilk. It’s a 1963 Mark I recovered from a barn, with just about every problem in… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1995 Range Rover Classic
Do you ever see a project vehicle and feel a rush of relief and/or regret when it reminds you of a vehicle you used to own? That’s what happens when I see this 1995 Range Rover Classic, which is… more»
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Original Engine Included: 1967 Lotus Europa S1A
Much has been made of Colin Chapman and his passion for low weight in his race and road cars. No vehicle better encapsulates this approach than the 1967 Lotus Europa. It features a modest drivetrain configuration, but with only… more»
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Classified Find: Fully Restored 1970 Jaguar E-Type OTS
Many classics can be described as handsome, but very few have earned the tag of achingly beautiful. The Jaguar E-Type OTS rightfully deserves that title, and this 1970 Series 2 takes it to a higher level. It has clocked… more»
