Now here’s a visual statement for you, a 1986 Lotus Turbo Esprit – and it’s a looker! And this example is a low-production HCi (High Compression Injection) model that was only sold for two years so that adds to… more»
British Classic Cars
5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe
There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically. You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can. Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»
1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 C52 ‘Disco Volante’ Spider Recreation
During September 22-24, RM Sotheby’s will offer at auction some 1172 lots comprising the entire Gene Ponder collection of automobiles and automobilia. Gene Ponder, a Texas kitchen cabinet entrepreneur, has turned eighty and decided it’s time to start “taking… more»
Best Selling Brit: 1968 Ford Cortina GT
Ford is often thought of as the quintessential American automotive brand and with good reason considering the legacy of Henry Ford and the Marques’ origin. But Ford has been a European player too, especially in Great Britain where their… more»
Same Owner 45 Years: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
While some sellers of project cars may use bikini-clad models to sell their wares, this 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type roadster is offered with a man you do not what to trifle with behind the wheel. Well, that’s my impression… more»
1-of-33? 1959 Jaguar XK 150S Fixed-Head Coupe
British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic community, especially if those vehicles wear the Jaguar badge. The interest increases enormously if the car in question is a rare version. That is the case with this 1959… more»
Prince of Wales Edition: 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante
As an Aston Martin enthusiast, this 1989 V8 Vantage Volante immediately caught my attention. When I realized what it is, it made me consider the timing of its sale with reference to recent developments in the UK and the… more»
39K Original Miles: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Sometimes, a project-grade vehicle looks potentially better than the seller describes. It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally you may feel like you’re looking at a car that could be easier to restore than the description lets on. This 1974… more»
Worth a Gamble? 1973 Triumph Stag
O Stag, how did you fail me? Let me count the ways. The Triumph Stag was built with a V8 engine of Triumph’s own design. This proved fatal. Initially, the engine was fuel injected, but the result was unreliable… more»
Drive it Away: 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
Rarely has a car prompted more smiles than the Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. From the grinning grille to the bugged headlights and the car’s diminutive size, the Bugeye oozes charm. The driving experience is surprisingly … spritely. These cars… more»
Parking Lot Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Imagine a street scene in the late 1960s in London – lots of old soot-covered buildings, and lots of new brutalist architecture being built, promising an exciting new concrete future, full of lines, grey concrete, and utopian ideas. Then… more»
Unrestored Original: 1966 Rover P6 2000SC
Imagine being a young professional in the UK in the early 1960s. As someone who is upwardly mobile and wanting an executive sedan, your choices were relatively limited. There were very few imports from overseas – the Japanese and… more»