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Matching Numbers Project: 1967 Jaguar E-Type

There are a lot of E-Types offered for sale on a given basis. So much that you can occasionally get unintentional blinders to the thing, not really paying much attention when yet another project-grade E-Type shows up for sale…. more»

Pile-O-Parts Project: 1955 Morgan +4

When I was a wee-one, I received a crash mobile as a Christmas present. It was about a 1/25th scale with the body parts attached to a spring-loaded frame so when the car, which looked like a mid to… more»

Backyard Find: 1960 Triumph TR3A

True project cars, those ones that have been off the road for many years and may or may not be complete, should only be taken on by dedicated individuals. Some would probably say foolhardy individuals! However, it helps to… more»

On The Carpet! 1962 MGA Mk II

When a person finds themselves “on the carpet,” that’s generally a sign that they are in trouble with someone higher up the food chain. However, the opposite appears to be the case with this 1962 MGA Mk II. The… more»

Rare Air: 1976 Triumph TR6

The Triumph TR6 was one of the company’s sales success stories. It remained on sale for eight years, with 94,619 buyers parking one in their garage. Like many classic British sports cars, their desirability has grown over time. This… more»

Restoration Skills Required: 1964 Jaguar XKE

Cruising through the panolopy of 1964 Jaguars featured here on Barn Finds reveals a majority collection of “needs full restoration” subjects and today’s find, an XKE roadster, is no exception. The seller tells us, “Car will need total restoration”…. more»

Original Paint: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

Post-war British sports cars developed a reputation for providing an engaging driving experience, but most proved sadly lacking in the power department. Jaguar rewrote the rules with its E-Type, producing a sports car capable of hitting 150mph. The E-Type… more»

Burbank Bentley: 1985 Bentley Mulsanne

Named after a famous 3.7-mile (6km) long straight on the LeMans circuit in France called the Mulsanne Straight, this 1985 Bentley Mulsanne can be found posted here on craigslist in the Media Capital of the World: Burbank, California –… more»

Concours Coupe: 27K-Mile 1976 Jaguar XJ6C

One of my favorite Jaguar models is the achingly beautiful XJ6C coupe. It really doesn’t matter what it is; if it is a pillar-less design, I’m going to love it. The W126 coupe Mercedes-Benz comes to mind, but then… more»

Stored For 20 Years: 1970 Triumph TR6

If I were to pick a favorite within Triumph’s “TR” range, the honor would fall to the TR6. The sharper styling compared to its predecessors and the wide steel wheels with deep trim rings provide a sense of purpose… more»

Serious Modifications: 1971 Triumph V8 Stag

I consider this 1971 Triumph Stag to be my good fortune. I like these cars and this is the first one that I have encountered for BF. This example, however, is harboring one heck of a surprise – more… more»

Two-Door Project: 1980 Range Rover

The seller of this 1980 Range Rover two-door clearly has a bone to pick with his fellow British truck enthusiasts. He claims he bought the truck back in 2007 and has been awaiting a customer with enough cash and… more»

BF Auction: 1951 Rover Model 75

Rover unveiled its new “75” model in September 1949, and its appearance caused a sensation. It looked like nothing the company had produced previously, with an enormous trunk and the entire passenger compartment fitted within the wheelbase. Early cars… more»

BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget

Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»

No Reserve: 1961 Morris Minor 1000

The Morris Minor cars date back to 1948 when the company first began producing economy cars in Britain, with production lasting nearly a quarter-century until operations ceased in the early seventies.  The brand also holds the honor of the… more»

BF Auction: 1976 Triumph Spitfire

Triumph released the original Spitfire in 1962, with the car undergoing various running changes until the final vehicle rolled off the line in Canley, Coventry, England, in October 1980. During its illustrious career, an incredible 314,332 Spitfires found their… more»

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