The early model variant of any iconic car or truck is going to be sought after for a few different reasons each time, but there are some consistencies model-to-model. In the case of the Lotus Esprit, it’s a matter… more»
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Nasty Cute: 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S
If you fancy yourself someone for whom The Italian Job is the movie of all movies, then what the heck are you doing not driving an original Austin Mini? The chance is right in front of you, via an… more»
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British Barn Find: 1959 Sunbeam Rapier
A Sunbeam Rapier, eh? Not exactly a compelling model name, at least not today, but 1959 was 65 years ago and a lot has changed – like the disappearance of Sunbeam entirely. I can truly state that I’ve never… more»
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Good Daily Driver? 1992 Jaguar XJS
The premise of using a classic car for a daily driver is one that often inspires much debate. The more sensible among us will likely cite the challenges associated with owning an older vehicle that is put through its… more»
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Imported from England: 1962 Land Rover Project
If you watch movies like Born Free or Hatari! from the 1960s, you’re likely to see a Land Rover running around. Nothing like the ultra-luxurious Land Rovers of today, they were rough-and-tough Jeep-like pickups with aluminum bodies. The Series… more»
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Tarp Life is No Life: 1974 Lotus Europa
Lotus Europas have a reputation for being rather fragile. Part of that is due to Colin Chapman’s never-ending desire to make his cars as light as possible. Another part of that is Chapman’s perchance for being parsimonious. When you… more»
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Hidden Treasure: National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
The world is full of hidden treasures in the form of private collections and museums dedicated to a broad cross-section of motoring enthusiasts. I recently had the pleasure to visit one such establishment, The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania…. more»
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Go-Kart Fun: 1958 Berkeley SE328
I could recount the entire history of the Berkeley Coachworks Company (headquarters: Biggleswade, England) – first using its expertise molding caravans from what we now call fiberglass, to making tiny sports cars that a few crazy people tried to… more»
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Custom-Built for Peter Sellers: 1977 Range Rover
Actor Peter Sellers, famous for his Inspector Clouseau role in The Pink Panther, commissioned English coachbuilders Wood & Pickett to customize this 1977 Range Rover for him. Apparently, he was quite the automobile connoisseur. He took delivery in 1979,… more»
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Rusty Cat: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe
How much rust is tolerable in a vintage car? I’m supposing most of you would say, depends on the car and where it is…. How about a 1956 Jaguar XK140 drophead coupe, and how about “all over”? Let’s consider… more»
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Jeeves, Fetch My Wheels: 1995 Bentley Continental R
Tipster TJ lobs a softball at us, tempting the “Grey Poupon” joke to roll off the keyboard. I’m not biting, though it’s hard to resist when you’re looking at a luxury barge called a 1995 Bentley Continental R. Somebody… more»
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Ready to Show! 1973 Triumph Stag
We’ve covered several Triumph Stags at Barn Finds, nearly always reminding readers what stinkers they were when new. Meanwhile, the dang cars have been sneaking up in price despite their unsavory reputation. What the heck. Time to figure out… more»
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Garage Find: 1970 Jaguar XKE Series II Coupe
As popular as Jaguar’s first post-war sports car was, the XKE outdid it by a mile. It didn’t hurt that the XKE’s US introduction at the 1961 International Automobile Show in New York was conducted by Marilyn Hanold, Playboy’s… more»
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Been Around: 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine
Meeting a specific, rare car over and over again is not uncommon in today’s environment of prolific auctions and online sales sites. Still, I am not sure I’ve met a car so often as I’ve met this 1936 Rolls… more»
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Rare Hunter Edition: 1989 Land Rover Range Rover
It may not look like it, but this 1989 Land Rover Range Rover is a rare bit of kit. Sure, we’ve seen many of these “Classic”-bodied examples languishing in garages and driveways, but very few of them have been… more»
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Shiny 1962 MG Midget Needs Reviving
It looks like you could just jump in this brilliantly red 1962 MG Midget and drive off, but apparently, you can’t. The car here on eBay in Lutz, Florida with no reserve was “found sitting for a long time… more»
