Lotus likes model names that start with the letter “E”. There’s the Elan, Europa, Esprit and now, the Elite. I say now because I haven’t encountered one before but they’ve been around for a good number of years. This… more»
British Classic Cars
Jan 29, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parts Or Project? 1966 Sunbeam Alpine Barn Find
As British sportscars go, a Sunbean Alpine is probably my favorite. Why, you ask? It’s all about the styling and that’s pretty much it. Yeah I know, pretty superficial – sort of like saying, “I like the blue one!”… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored 45 Years! 1969 Triumph GT6+
British manufacturer Triumph introduced their Spitfire two-seater back in 1962, with a continuous run of vehicles lasting all the way through 1980. Not long after the Spitfire went into production, development began on a GT model, which would incorporate… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Near Million Dollar 1961 Aston Martin DB4 On Craigslist!
It’s strange to see owners of cars valued at close to $1 million listing them for sale on craigslist, but I guess the $5 listing fee doesn’t matter much to them. This 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has been thoroughly… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
38k Mile Hermit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I
The MG Midget was a small, 2-seat British sports car built from 1961-79. It began as a badge-engineered version of the Mk II Austin-Healey Sprite and differed in the level of trim provided. This ’63 edition was stored for… more»
Jan 24, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
LS Swap! 1972 Jaguar XK-E 2+2 Project
Called “The ultimate cat” in Jaguar sales brochures, the V12 XK-E mated a smooth and powerful V12 engine with the gorgeous E-type body. This 1972 Jaguar XK-E in Campbell, California prowls a different path than many classic Jaguars, packing… more»
Jan 23, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Survivor: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Tastes and opinions change, and I am not immune from this. While I had always admired the stunning good looks of Jaguar’s E-Type, my classic car focus was mainly on American vehicles. That changed many decades ago when I… more»
Jan 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Your Cab Is Here! 1957 Austin London Taxi
“Where to ma’am?” Imagine buying this British 1957 Austin taxicab and using it in Uber or Lyft service – that would get you some looks, and probably appreciation from unsuspecting passengers too. While more primitive than the current generation… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
V8/5-Speed: 1982 Rover Vanden Plas
When Rover unveiled its iconic SD1 in 1976, the car was met with universal praise from the motoring press. It represented a bold styling step for Rover, with many journalists comparing its appearance to the Ferrari Daytona. While the… more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Amazingly Original and Rare: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
Take it from me, these big cats are prone to rust. I once saw a similar coupe from this period that was so comprehensively pummeled by tin worm it’s amazing it still stood on four wheels. But this 1976… more»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Almost Finished: 1971 Lotus Europa 2
The Lotus Europa was an English-built mid-engine GT sports car. Several variants were produced between 1966-75, including this Series 2 edition from 1971. This version was completely restored three years ago but the reassembly process wasn’t quite completed. The… more»
Jan 19, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real 1957 Lotus Eleven Club!
If you’ve never experienced a Lotus, you are missing out on one of the automotive world’s truly special driving experiences. They aren’t the fastest cars ever built, but their simplicity and lightness make for some incredibly fun driving. Of… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheaper than a Bugatti: Triumph Boat Tail Speedster
Home-built projects like these are always so tantalizing, largely because you know if you own it, no one else will have anything like it on the road. Of course, it also means the quality of the product is up… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Family Sports Car: 1961 MGA Mark II
The MGA was a British roadster-style sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. As was the case with most English cars like this, the vast majority were exported to the U.S. and beyond. This ’61 MGA has been in… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
63k Mile Survivor: Rare 1967 Morris Mini Estate Wagon
Well, here’s another cool car I’ve never seen up close and personal. That’s because not many were ever exported to the States and the seller guesstimates there may be less than 10 of these Morris Mini Estate Wagons currently… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Container Find: 1958 Jaguar XK150S Roadster
Tucked away in a back yard somewhere lies a forgotten shipping container. Your acquaintance, the new owner of the property, knows you’re a car person, and he suspects that there’s an old junker inside. For him, it’s an asset… more»
