The would-be XKE owner has many choices to make. While budgetary matters may dictate some of these, the basics include: what series, what motor, what transmission, coupe or roadster, and if a coupe, 2+2 or not? If resources are… more»
British Classic Cars
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One Wheel Less: 1983 Reliant Rialto 2 GLS Estate
Think the three-wheeler is odd? Consider this: the first self-powered vehicle was a steam-engined three-wheeler, with a single front wheel. Invented by Frenchman Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, it likely inspired the 1886 Benz Patent Motorcar, also a three-wheeler with a single… more»
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Original Condition: 1969 Triumph GT6 MKll Project
The Triumph GT6 was a Michelotti creation that met salvation when it gave wings to the Spitfire’s racing pedigree. Though Michelotti had found a way to make the Spitfire into a coupe, the weight of the resulting car overwhelmed… more»
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Parked in 1985: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph hit a sweet spot with its TR6. It proved a sales success, and these classics remain desirable today. This 1974 model has occupied this spot in a barn since 1985, needing a new owner to revive it and… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
UPDATE – A cold start video has been added below. The Jaguar E-Type is one of the most iconic sports cars to come out of Great Britain. The performance was impressive and the good looks were unmatched. They were… more»
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Too Small? 1974 MG Midget
To be honest, we are fairly spoiled as consumers. We live in a time where choices are plenty and everything is bigger. At least for now. Take for example automobiles. Lengths, widths, and curb weights average out to be… more»
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Executive-Owned: 1938 Morgan 4/4 Drophead Coupe
If you plan to spend your hard-earned cash on a particular make and model of classic car, finding one that once belonged to the Company’s Managing Director might be a great strategy. It is unlikely to increase its potential… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1952 MG TD
Classic British sports cars from the 1950s make ideal restoration projects because the engineering and construction of most was elegantly simple. The greatest challenge is locating a suitable candidate not beset with rust issues. That’s where this 1952 MG… more»
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Gordini Upgrades: 1969 Lotus Europa S2
The seller has been the custodian of this 1969 Lotus Europa S2 since 1974, but it has been parked in a dry and warm garage since 2007. It requires a total restoration, but the engine upgrades mean it should… more»
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1981 Triumph TR7 Convertible With 580 Original Miles!
Buying the final example of a particular vehicle model should mean the owner will slip behind the ultimate expression of that model. Running design and engineering changes should, theoretically, mean that any bugs have been eliminated, and that should… more»
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Estate Find: 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Drophead Coupe
Owning a Rolls-Royce is an automotive way of announcing to the world that you are a success. It has been the favored marque of Heads of State for many decades, although few would have chosen this 1967 Silver Shadow… more»
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Major Restoration: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Many high-performance models from the 1960s evolved into “softer” vehicles as the 1970s unrolled before them. Jaguar’s E-Type was no exception. Early vehicles were genuine sports cars that offered class-leading performance. However, ongoing development made them more akin to… more»
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Should I Adopt This Pair of Berkeleys?
I am appealing to the Barn Finds community to help me decide whether I should bid on this pair of Berkeleys. I am knee-deep into a multi-year restoration of an S328. Parts are slightly rarer than hen’s teeth. Yet… more»
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Only 3,200 Miles? 1980 Triumph TR8
“No stories”. I’ve heard that phrase many a time when considering a vintage car, and I take it to mean the vehicle is clear of weird circumstances around its title, its location, its condition. But our featured Triumph has… more»
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One Family Owned: 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II
There are some classic cars and trucks that become infinitely cooler when you find out it’s a one-owner, or one-family owned, example. The Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is one of the more familiar collector cars out there, and many of… more»
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Barn Find 1968 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 Roadster
The other day I was reading an article about the Sunbeam Harrington, a small-production car based on the Alpine. The author noted that every Harrington known had been restored. While Jaguar XKEs are far more numerous than Harringtons, I… more»
