While Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers make regular appearances on Barn Finds, the Talbot model is rarely covered. As a matter of fact, the last time an Alpine post was published was in June of 2021 when I covered a… more»
British Classic Cars
Apr 18, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rarely Seen Today: 1991 Sterling 827 SL
Austin Rover Cars of North America (rolls right off the tongue, eh?) which would later evolve into Sterling Motor Cars, made this line of cars that we rarely if ever see anymore for sale let alone seeing them in… more»
Apr 18, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low Mile Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
Of all the “wedge” shaped cars to come out of Britain, the TVR 280i (or Tasmin) is my favorite. It’s the perfect balance of odd shapes and comes across as being something truly exotic. I might also be a… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
For Parts or Restoration: 1954 MG TD
The MG T-Type is a series of body-on-frame 2-seat open sports cars that were produced by MG from 1936 to 1955. During this time, there were many iterations of the same car, including the MG TD which we think… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • Auctions • 10 Comments
English Woodie! 1950 Austin A-70 Countryman
U.S. carmakers didn’t have the market to themselves for wood-bodied station wagons after World War II. British manufacturers like Austin got into the act, too, with a small wagon built on the A-70 Countryman platform. They have an unusual… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Model Year Unknown: 1939-55 Singer 9 Roadster
The Singer 9 Roadster got part of its name from its horsepower rating (9 or nine). It was a 2/4 sports touring automobile built by British car manufacturer Singer from 1939-55. There were four iterations of the little car… more»
Apr 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Ashley Hardtop: 1968 MGB
It’s amazing what a difference a hardtop can make on a convertible. OEM hardtops are among some of the most desirable factory accessories you can add to a drop-top and can also add a good deal of value to… more»
Apr 14, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Volvo B18 Powered 1969 MGB GT
The MGB GT has always been a nice alternative to the “B”‘s open, wind-in-your-hair architecture. If you enjoy the MGB’s road manners but prefer a quieter, more secure cab experience, the GT would be the car for you. Regardless… more»
Apr 13, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Back to Black: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Say hello to trouble. This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo is located in Hixson, Tennessee, and is advertised here on eBay. $24,900 takes it home, though this isn’t the kind of car you’d introduce to your mother.
Apr 11, 2022 • Stories • 15 Comments
Project Bumblebee Update! Fixing Leaks
I recently wrote about my latest purchase, this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. There was lots of great feedback in the comments section, so I thought I better get out and fix something on the car that I could… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Micro-Wagon: 1979 Austin Mini Clubman Estate
The English microcar, the “Mini,” was introduced in 1959 as the Austin Seven and the Morris Mini-Minor. Under British-Leyland ownership, the cars were restyled in 1969 and renamed the Mini Clubman for which the Clubman Estate was a small… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 67: 1955 Arnolt-MG Coupe
S.H. Arnolt Inc. was a licensed automobile builder in the State of Illinois. Between 1953 and 1968, Arnolt sold four different types of cars with Bertone bodies. They were sold as American autos, but with British mechanical components and… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Reproduction Racer: 1973 Jaguar XJ13
The automotive world is full of “what ifs.” These questions are not limited to road cars because motorsport contains its share of unanswered questions. For instance, what if the great Jim Clark had not lost his life at Hockenheim… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Extravaganza! 20 Different Alvis TD21s For Sale
OK barn finders, here’s the gig you’ve been waiting for, the lollapalooza of all things Alvis, a collection of twenty different cars, and one or all can be yours! They’re located in Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK and are available, here… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed-Head Coupe
While it bore a striking family resemblance to its predecessor, Jaguar’s XK150 was larger and offered improved interior space compared to the outgoing XK140. It still housed the company’s beautiful DOHC six-cylinder engine, and for a motor of modest… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • Stories • 31 Comments
Pure Joy: 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that life is short and you should do the things that make us happy. So, when Jesse recently tracked down a Bugeye Sprite, we decided we had better go… more»
