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May Be Great: 1971 MGB Roadster Barn Find

If you are a Barn Finds reader, you surely have learned a lot about MGBs by perusing these pages.  Even those who are not enthusiasts of the marque know that these popular sports cars have but one mortal enemy:… more»

Kei With a British Accent: 1960 Ford Thames Freighter

One of the hottest sub-segments of the collector car hobby is Kei trucks.  These tiny trucks and vans, usually from Japan, are illegal to import when new but can be brought here once they reach 25 years after production… more»

Long Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon

If a car could be considered the savior of its maker, then the Rolls Royce 20/25 is it. Like many other companies after WWI, Rolls was struggling to return to its primary purpose – making luxury automobiles – after… more»

Affordable British Classic: 1960 Rover 100

We see our share of classic British sports cars crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but family sedans are far less common. That is what made this 1960 Rover 100 stand out for me. It is a solid and… more»

Daily Driven: 1954 MG TF

Okay, I get it. Some readers will have a burning passion for owning a classic British sports car, but finding one that doesn’t require spending a king’s ransom on restoration can be challenging. However, vehicles like this 1954 MG… more»

Could It Be Rust Free? 1971 Jensen Interceptor

Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness Monster, and the theory of Atlantis?  If you believe in any of those, then I have something for… more»

Cheap Wheels! 1968 MG Midget

If you’re into small sports cars, they don’t come much shorter than the MG Midget. It was a little roadster built across four generations by MG from 1961 to 1979. Once you get into one of these cars, you… more»

British Wedge: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1

Sent in new directions by the popularity of placing a car’s engine in its mid-section, auto designers of the 1970s were winnowing down the frontal area of cars right and left. The Lotus Esprit owes its striking looks to… more»

Needs TLC: 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III

  Few sights are sadder than a classic car exposed to the elements as Mother Nature takes its toll on its panels and paint. That is the fate this 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III suffered, requiring a dedicated new… more»

Desirable Version: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1

It is common for an owner to purchase a project candidate with grand visions only to run out of time, money, or energy. That is the story behind this 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2. It is partially dismantled, but it… more»

BF Auction: 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster

Classic British sports cars make excellent project candidates because manufacturers typically adhered to two fundamental principles when designing a new model. The first was to raid the parts bin for as many drivetrain components as possible. This meant they… more»

Rare Flat Radiator: 1951 Morgan Drophead Coupe +4

Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan defied convention by succeeding without evolving. Oh, there was advancement, but no real evolution. For over one hundred years, Morgans have been assembled by hand-forming panels over an ash frame, in tiny numbers, by crafters… more»

Stored For Years: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed-Head Coupe

Some cars seem destined to remain a staple of the classic scene and market indefinitely, and such is the case with the Jaguar E-Type. It broke new ground for a British sports car upon its release. It offered comparable… more»

Go For The Luxury: 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith II

Muscle cars are getting very expensive, as is clear by looking at ads. What used to be a few thousand dollars has turned into five, then ten, and now twenty thousand bucks. So why not try a hard re-set… more»

Needs Brakes: 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

With winter rapidly approaching, now is the ideal time to splash some cash on a classic British sports car. I can hear some of you sighing and contemplating whether I have lost touch with reality because driving around in… more»

Barn Find V12: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

There’s no replacement for displacement boasts the seller of this 1972 Jaguar E-Type for sale here on Craigslist, and when there’s a V12 lurking under the hood here his point is kind of difficult to dispute.  Jaguar began producing… more»

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