If the Olympics of Dull, naming a vehicle “110” after its wheelbase in inches probably takes the gold medal. Joke about the Land Rover 110 at your own peril, though, lest a flying spanner crack your skull from out… more»
British Classic Cars
Simple Project: 1960 Nash Metropolitan
Small cars never caught on in the US the way they did in Europe, but many automakers tried. Nash thought they could produce a car for American buyers to switch over, so out came the Metropolitan in 1954. Manufactured… more»
Super Rare 1969 Group Six G6 Coupe
Just when you think you’ve seen every kit car possible end up on craigslist as someone’s forgotten project, another completely random model pops up on a classifieds site. That’s certainly the case with this unusual “Group 6 G6” coupe… more»
Rare Shooting Brake: 1976 Jensen GT
Proof positive that a rare sports car need not break the bank, this 1976 Jensen GT project is located in Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Evanston in Chicagoland. Advertised here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $4,500 for this… more»
No Reserve 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster Project
In 1955, MG introduced a swoopy new sports car to follow the aging MG TF: the MGA. Its design was penned by Syd Enever, based on a car raced at Le Mans in 1951. The first cars were equipped… more»
Are You Brave Enough? 1972 Lotus Europa Project
This is a 1972 Lotus Europa project. The car is not drivable as it currently does not have an engine and is completely disassembled. The owner says all the parts are there with the exception of an engine. The… more»
Cobra Fighter? 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III
The seller assures us, “Yes, this is a true Healey.” It’s important to clarify that, because the car is so customized, it’s possible those are fiberglass panels and there’s no actual “made in England” tag on it. But this… more»
Small-Block Transplant: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
In previous articles, I’ve discussed situations where companies have successfully bolted American V8 engines into classic British sports cars, with the Sunbeam Tiger standing as a shining example. Those cars were produced utilizing considerable engineering knowledge, but what if… more»
Former Movie Star? 1988 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Usually, when one mentions Hess & Eisenhardt, thoughts go to Presidential limousines and other such heavily modified, and often armored, vehicles. As for convertible converters, the name American Sunroof Corporation (ASC), a former OEM contractor, immediately comes to mind…. more»
Rare 1950s Indian Scout Three-Speed Bicycle
Bicycles were more than recreation in post-war Great Britain, they were vital transportation. A lot of people couldn’t afford cars and bicycles provided a way to get to jobs and run errands. This 1950s Indian Scout bicycle is listed… more»