A true desert find, this 1961 TR3A has absolutely no history (the seller doesn’t even know the model year, but the commission number tells us that it’s a late 1961 car) but is surprisingly solid! It’s listed for… more»
British Classic Cars
Sep 26, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1-Of-88: 1988 Lotus Esprit Commemorative Edition
With Lotus Engineering Ltd. being formed by Colin Chapman and Colin Dare in 1952, it seems fair to believe that if they were to produce a 40th Anniversary Commemorative model, that car would have appeared in 1992. That may… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Chevrolet V8 Powered: 1958 MGA/Devlin
When is an MGA not an MGA? When it has a Devin custom body affixed where the MGA threads used to reside. News to me, so let’s take a look at this interesting mashup. This 1958 MGA/Devin is located… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Parked For 10 Years: 1971 Lotus Europa
Small and unique looking is how I would describe this 1971 Lotus Europa (the listing advertises this car as a ’72 model but the trim tag states 1971). The flying buttress, or extended sail panels, or the combined B/C… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable British Classic: 1979 MG MGB
Some classic cars will seem to offer potential buyers more than others for their money. That’s what makes this 1979 MGB look like a pretty hot deal. The owner has recently performed a list of work as long as… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Carnival Red Classic: 1976 Lotus Elite 503
This is a Lotus Elite. No, really. Although the name was originally used on the Type 14 coupe, Lotus’ first production street car, it was revived for the Type 75, a shooting brake intended to serve as the four-seat… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
Finding a classic car that has been parked for an extended period due to ill health can be heartbreaking. When the vehicle is an iconic British sports car that is structurally sound and presents well, that is doubly so…. more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Big Healey Barn Find : 1959 Austin-Healey 100-6
The Big Healeys are among the most beautiful cars of the 20th century, a fact reflected in the prices commanded by pristine examples. The potential for return on investment can influence the decision to restore a car whose condition… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
440-Powered: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Jensen Interceptors are undoubtedly collector cars, but if you want to own the best of the best, the 440-powered editions are the ones to shoot for. However, those cars were made in far smaller quantities than the 383 examples…. more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
30th Anniversary Edition: 1980 Triumph TR7 Convertible
It’s the perfect pictorial opening, a 1980 Triumph TR7 on the back of a flatbed. Some will say, “Well, of course, it’s a 31-year-old barn find”, while others will say, “That was the normal perch for my TR7 while… more»
Sep 22, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Driveway Find: 1963 Triumph TR4
Following his success with the Herald, Giovanni Michelotti was invited by Triumph to take a stab at a new design for their TR series of sports cars. The TR4 was a radical departure that ushered in design cues that… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1972 Lotus Elan +2S 130
The Lotus Elan is a sports car that seems to embody all the things that Britain wanted in the sixties: freedom, speed, fun, and a break from tradition. When the producers of The Avengers wanted to signify that Emma… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
UK Supercar! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Barn-bound for 30 years, this still futuristic-looking 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 seeks a new owner with the energy and resources to put this British-built supercar back on the road. The mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-seater gave drivers a nimble, handling-centric driving… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
First Model Year: 1969 Triumph TR6
This first-year model (1969) Triumph TR6 was purchased by the seller in 2010 with the intention of keeping it for life. Unfortunately, life and an upcoming move have gotten in the way, and after having a great deal of… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
28k Mile 1971 Jaguar E-Type Garage Find!
Once called “the most beautiful car in the world” by none other than Enzo Ferrari, over a production run spanning fourteen years, the Jaguar XKE cultivated a reputation of being the ultimate English sports car. Still today, the XKE… more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mini Competitor? 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I
Between a Mini and this 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I, there’s no question which one I’d want. This one, no really! I like my vehicles on the quirky side whenever possible and a rear-engine rear-drive car with the name… more»
