British Classic Cars

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Recently Refurbished: 1937 Morgan 4/4

There was once a time when British manufacturers dominated the traditional sports car market, with cars to suit most tastes and budgets. Most of those companies are now extinct, although Morgan remains to wave the flag proudly. Its 4/4… more»

Mopar Power! 1964 Bristol 408

Bristol! Now there’s an iconic British brand if ever there was one. Started in 1945, and liquidated in 2020, Bristol built many fine luxury cars such as this 1964 model 408. It was a limited production model and they… more»

A 1971 Chevy Vega to “Rover” Around In

The Chevy Vega used to remind me of the body style of the Camaro. This one carries out the illusion—if you keep your eyes on the front clip. When you venture a gaze down the side, everything changes, as… more»

Worth Fixing? 1969 Bentley T1 Project

A Bentley, such as this 1969 T1 is one of the most exalted and admired British luxury cars of all time. I have always appreciated them more than the corresponding Rolls Royce, in spite of their similarity. Regardless, no… more»

Single Family 51 Years: Austin Healey 3000 MKII

In some circles, the big Healeys – like the 3000 – were sometimes referred to as “poor man’s Jaguars” as they weren’t as expensive to own. The Mark II BJ7 as a 2+2 sports car was in production from… more»

Rare Welsh Classic: 1971 Gilbern Invader Mk II

When contemplating the centers of European sports car production during the 1960s and 1970s, Wales is not a country that springs instantly to mind. However, it was once home to a giant killer that produced some of that genre’s… more»

Rare 4-Seater: 1980 Morgan 4/4 1600

When it comes to classic British roadsters, the Morgan 4/4 is as ubiquitous to open-top car culture as chrome bumpers and wire wheels. To call it timeless is a bit of an understatement, as the core design has endured… more»

Well Kept MGB Alternative: 1973 Jensen Healey

In the world of the British sportscar, the MGB is, by and large, the most popular vehicle out there.  Over 512,000 of these ubiquitous cars were built, and they still dominate British car shows.  What if you want something… more»

One Owner Roadster: 1947 MG TC

The MG automotive brand dates back nearly 100 years and the TC was its first output after World War II. Powered by a 1,250-cc engine, the little 2-seat roadster debuted in 1945 and was in production until 1949, selling… more»

350 Chevy Powered! 1974 Jaguar XJ6L

The XJ6L was a decent performer to start with, coming equipped in North America with a 4.2L engine that made 150 horsepower right from the factory.  But the seller of this 1974 Jaguar XJ6L here on Craigslist had other… more»

Barn Find Bounty: 1963 Sunbeam and More!

A host of cars from Europe and America recently rolled out of a southern California barn into the harsh sunlight for the first time in a long while. This 1963 Sunbeam Alpine headlines the inventory here on Craigslist, where… more»

Windsor V8 Power! 1969 Lotus Europa S2

And now for an installment of “When enough is just right, too much is perfect!”. Today’s subject is a highly modified 1969 Lotus Europa that supposedly, at one time, was an actual track car but has since been converted… more»

BF Auction: 1967 Triumph Herald Convertible

UPDATE – Photos of the car with the convertible top on have been added to the gallery below. A walk-around and driving video has also been added and can be found below. Of all the wonderful classic British cars,… more»

Rebuilt Engine: 1990 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo

We don’t see Lotus Esprits come up for sale nearly enough. They are beautiful sports cars, and certainly suitable stewards for the brand that embraced lightness and handling over raw power. The Esprit shown here is a 1990 Turbo… more»

Kiwi Import: 1954 Austin A30

Some cars can accumulate significant mileage without turning a wheel. This 1954 Austin A30 is one such vehicle. It started life plying the roads of New Zealand before departing the Land of the Long White Cloud to find its… more»

Solid Sports Car: 1966 Triumph TR4A

The Triumph TR4A was an evolution of the TR4. The “4A” was built between 1965 and 1967 while the “4” was produced during the four years prior. The primary difference was the use of an independent rear suspension (IRS),… more»

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