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Project In Process: 1954 Jaguar XK120

If you have any experience with freshwater tropical fish, you will have heard of a malady known as “ick”. It’s a white scaley condition that will pretty well cover a fish’s body. It’s easily curable with some “anti-ick” drops… more»

1 Of 59: 1966 TVR Griffith Series 400

With an asking price of $1,234,567, my first thoughts upon running across this TVR Griffith Series 400 were actually twofold, that the seller may have at least somewhat of a good sense of humor, thus possibly reasonable to deal… more»

Manual or Auto? 1970 Jaguar E-Type

Regular readers will know the Jaguar E-Type holds a special place in my heart. I believe it is one of the most beautiful cars in automotive history, especially in Roadster form. This 1970 2+2 Coupe brings an air of… more»

1965 Elva Kit Car Ready to Race

This car is what I want to label a puzzle that needs putting together. Or maybe a knot that needs to be untangled. It’s titled as a 1965 Elva, but it’s actually a kit. I’ll explore that more below…. more»

Package Deal: Austin-Healey 3000 Project Cars

Another prize in the “brevity” category goes to this ad on craigslist for a flock of Austin-Healeys. The listing promises one and a half Healey 3000s for $16,500 but then mentions two Bug Eyes and a few more Healeys,… more»

No Reserve Estate Find: 1952 MG TD

When someone decides to dip their toe into the water of classic car ownership with a project as their goal, many factors must be considered. Among them will usually be affordability and selecting a candidate that is not beyond… more»

Legendary Handling: 1973 Lotus Europa

When Colin Chapman sat down to design sports cars, his primary goal was to make the vehicle light as possible.  While others were adding weight in the name of horsepower and the braking, wide wheels and tires, beefed up… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Jensen Interceptor

UPDATE – We spoke with the seller and it turns out that he knows the car’s original color scheme! It left the factory wearing Berkley Brown paint with a tan leather interior. There is something undeniably appealing about owning… more»

Garage Update: 1990 Range Rover Classic

We recently bought a pair of broken-down Range Rover Classics to see if we could get one or both going again! So far, we’ve managed to get one of them running, but now we need to try and get… more»

Parts Car or Project: 1973 Triumph Stag

I have a tendency to give cars a chance at living that many others have given up on; it’s one of my many admirable qualities. One of the more popular reasons I see for cars and trucks being given… more»

Rare Luxury Hatch: 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet

Have you ever done something that seemed like a good idea at the time, but hindsight demonstrated it was a massive error of judgment? Yeah, me too! Automotive manufacturers are not immune from the occasional disaster, with the history… more»

Some Assembly Required: Pair of 1957 Isetta 300s

The Isetta was a quirky, Italian-deigned microcar built in several countries, including Germany and the UK. Due to its egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows, it became known as a “bubble car” and was capable of achieving 78 mpg on… more»

Garage Update: 1962 Lotus 7 Project

I recently posted a video about one of our current projects, but since that one is on hold while we wait for the cylinder head work to be completed, I’ve redirected my attention to one of our other projects…. more»

MGBeetle? VW-Powered 1969 MGB Roadster

Pretty much everyone knows what an MGB is. Offered from ’62 to ’80, the MGB is the quintessential British sports car. You’ll find them with some unexpected modifications such as this Volvo-powered example. I have an old college friend… more»

Original Paint 1951 Sunbeam S7 Deluxe 500cc

Sunbeam has a bit of a complicated history, at least as far as motorcycles go. We aren’t talking about your iron, hair dryer, or other appliances, but the BMW-derived motorcycles that were built under the auspices of Birmingham Small… more»

Parked in 1990: 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT

The Mini proved to be one of the motoring world’s great survivors. It remained in production in one form or another from 1959 until 2000. The most significant visual change occurred in 1969 when it literally received a facelift…. more»

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