Buying someone else’s unfinished project is a risky proposition, a scenario that grows only more challenging if the vehicle in question is a limited-production turbocharged sports car. That’s what we’re dealing with in this very pretty 1986 Lotus Esprit… more»
British Classic Cars
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
9,310 Actual Miles: 1956 Austin Healey 100/4
It seems that among barn find sports cars, we can almost grow immune to the allure of British models in particular. British sports cars have long been popular fixtures among the motoring public, so we don’t tend to get… more»
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1952 MG TD
Post-war British sports cars continue to experience a strong following in the classic community. While they may not possess the outright performance of a muscle car, they are still rewarding vehicles that remain affordable and easy to maintain. That… more»
Dec 26, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Sleeper Barn Find: 1982 Triumph TR8
It’s not every day you find a V8-powered Triumph languishing on craigslist, but that appears to be exactly what we’ve got with this 1982 Triumph TR8 that the seller claims has been hiding out in his own barn, not… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Rust-Free Bargain! 1975 Jensen-Healey JH5
Rust-free. Lotus DOHC engine. Getrag 5-speed transmission. Convertible top. Not just one, but two famous and storied manufacturer names. How can you not love the later model Jensen-Healey JH5? Apparently, not everyone feels the same way, because this car… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Finishing Touches Required: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine
Some people hesitate to take on an unfinished restoration project. This attitude is easy to understand because sometimes such projects will house some nasty hidden secrets. That doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. The… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1951 Bristol 401: Includes Enclosed Trailer!
I can’t say that I have ever covered a Bristol. With a history dating to 1945, the company just ceased operations in 2020 – what a shame, another remarkable British marque ends up taking a knee – so sad…. more»
Dec 23, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One Owner Santana: 1977 Land Rover Series III
This 1977 Land Rover Series III seems like an absolute bargain at the moment, even with the shipping costs from Warsaw where it’s currently located. According to the seller, this four-door Rover was a one-owner vehicle in Spain until… more»
Dec 22, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
43k Original Miles: 1968 Triumph GT6
The owner of this 1968 triumph GT6 purchased the vehicle twenty-three years ago. In recent times, it has had little use and has clocked a mere three miles in the last six years. That brings its odometer reading to… more»
Dec 20, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
British Drag Car: 1968 Triumph Spitfire
There are some cars you expect to see dolled up as drag cars; others, not so much. This 1968 Triumph Spitfire is more commonly seen as a fully restored example sitting amongst a field of other vintage sports cars,… more»
Dec 20, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dusty Bugeye: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
How’s this for basic information? This 1960 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has “been in the barn for a long time.” And “it was running when I parked it” but “is not running” now. Of course, “You will need a mechanic… more»
Dec 20, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Automatic Equipped 1969 MGC GT
I remember seeing a few of these three-door hatchbacks on the road as a teenager (along with the cool-looking fastback Triumph GT6) but didn’t know the story behind them or their rarity. Only 1,773 GTs were sold in the… more»
Dec 19, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1957 MG MGA Roadster
The owner of this 1957 MG MGA drove the car regularly until recently. It has spent most of the past two years hidden away in his garage, and he feels that this situation must change. Therefore, he has decided… more»
Dec 19, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Farm Find Project: 1950 Austin A40 Devon
The A40 was marketed by Austin Motor Co. between 1947-52. They were the first post-war cars the company built and had a mixture of both old and new engineering. More than 450,000 of them were built in six years… more»
Dec 18, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Supercharged Garage Find: 1951 MG TD
Growing up as a car-nut kid in the ’60s, these MG TD’s always turned my head. They looked like nothing else on the road (or coming out of Detroit). Their separate headlights, vertical grill, thin cutaway doors, running boards,… more»
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Room For Four! 1973 Lotus Elan +2/130
From 1962-75, Lotus Cars produced the Elan, a British-built rear-wheel-drive sports car. Beginning in 1967, they added a 2+2 version with a longer wheelbase and more passenger room to attract buyers with small children. This 1973 is one of… more»
