Classic British sports cars have a dedicated following, and it’s easy to see why. While they don’t possess the outright performance of a genuine muscle car, they offer an engaging driving experience and a level of maneuverability that is… more»
British Classic Cars
Nov 23, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
4.3 Vortec Swapped: 1973 Triumph Stag
This is the second V8 swapped Triumph Stag we’ve seen in the past few months, but this example is much cleaner than the last car. The Stag features a 4.3 Vortec V8 swapped in from a late model S10… more»
Nov 23, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
20 Miles And Never Registered 1963 Ford Cortina
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not very familiar with the export-only models the big U.S. automakers have shipped to various countries around the world. Ford in particular has had a prolific export-only program which included the… more»
Nov 21, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Lotus Powered: 1973 Jensen Healey Mk I
The Jensen Healey was, at least in theory, equal to if not better in some areas as similar British cars of its era but it never quite took off as it should have. They’re somewhat rare to see today… more»
Nov 21, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Brit with a 440: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Jensen Interceptors are not one of the more commonly seen cars from the 1960s and 1970s, with only 7,141 sales spanning the production model years of 1966-1976. With an American powerplant (from Chrysler) to increase reliability, this unassuming British… more»
Nov 20, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 is one of those cars I still yearn to own, despite having no practical reason to own one. I even have an inside line on a desirable fuel-injected TR8, but I just can’t get myself to… more»
Nov 19, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Racer: 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite
Twenty-seven is an interesting number. Not as fascinating as some, perhaps, but it is both a perfect cube– rare enough– and a number raised to itself, which is even more unusual in the broad sweep of the integers. But… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
A Trio Of Rare Austin Gipsy 4x4s!
The Austin Gipsy was created by British Motor Corp. to compete against the success Land Rover had in getting lucrative government contracts for producing utility vehicles. The Jeep-like early SUVs were built between 1958-68 until the BMC merger with… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
11,400 Miles! 1972 Ford Cortina 2000 Estate
Named after Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Italian supermodel of ski resorts” according to LonelyPlanet, Ford’s Cortina enjoyed decades of success in Europe and elsewhere. This 1972 Ford Cortina 2000 Estate hails from the Mark III years, the Cortina’s third… more»
Nov 17, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Drive It Now! 1967 Triumph TR4A
The current seller of this traditional British sports car bought it from a marque mechanic with the intent of driving it regularly, but now is selling it to build a shop. It’s listed for sale here on eBay, where… more»
Nov 17, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Poor Man’s XK? 1957 Jaguar Mark I Coupe
Yesterday we covered the subject matter of doors, and how many are too many using this 1966 Checker Aerobus as an example. It seems as if two doors is the preferable count for older, collectible cars. So what happens… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Bad Idea? Heck, Yes! 1971 MGB 4×4
File this unusual automotive marriage in the “Hey, y’all, watch this” department! Someone decided it would be a good idea to put a 1971 MGB body on a Willys Jeep chassis! The resulting vehicle is being sold here on… more»
Nov 15, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
$100 Takes It: 1978 Lotus Eclat
Is $100 a fair price for a completely rotten example of a once-desirable sports car? That’s the question in front of anyone who might be considering taking up the seller on his offer of removing this nearly junked… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 V-8
It wasn’t uncommon during the 1960s and 1970s to shove American V-8s in all kinds of European sports cars, and the “big” Healeys were no exception. This particular one received a “Shelby” V-8 in 1968/69 (more about that later)… more»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale Stories • 18 Comments
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Vintage Triumph Cars and British Parts!
Car collectors usually go for a particular brand or type of automobile. In this case, the seller must be an aficionado of British sports cars as he/she has two vintage Triumphs for sale along with a bunch of assorted… more»
