British Classic Cars

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Update: Not A Lotus, A Dutton!

UPDATE 9/17/21 from Jamie Palmer:  This car has been listed again, this time here on craigslist in Baltimore, Maryland for an asking price of $3,500 and spotted by our frequent finder Chuck F.  At one point in time I… more»

Three-Wheeled Wonder! 1989 Reliant Rialto Estate

“Three points define a plane,” as we learned in Geometry class, and the three-wheeled Reliant Robin and its successor the Rialto prove this geometrical tenet lacks the stability normally expected in a motor car. Enthusiasts outside the U.K recognize… more»

Double the Fun: A Pair of Triumph TR3As

Owning a classic roadster is something to which many aspire, but to have two on hand means one has graduated from enthusiast to collector. If ever you wanted to become a member of this particular club in one fell… more»

Garage Find: 1969 Morgan 4/4 1600

There are few British automotive marques with more history than the Morgan Motor Company, and for many their offerings represent the pinnacle of tradition and craftsmanship. This 1969 Morgan 4/4 is located in Los Angeles, California, and is listed… more»

Parked in 1986! 1966 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

For me, it would almost be a perfect dream. I can only imagine opening the doors on a barn and coming face-to-face with a 1966 Jaguar E-Type Coupe. That has been the good fortune for the current owner of… more»

Huge 15 Cortina Stash Including Two Lotus Cortinas!

The Ford Cortina is a compact car built by Ford of Britain from 1962-82 and was the UK’s best-selling car during the 1970s. While all this was going on, there was also a performance version of the car built… more»

Pre-Production 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible With Only 73 Miles!

Sometimes you can wander aimlessly around the internet for hours without spotting anything worthwhile. However, there are times when that type of activity allows you to strike gold, and that’s how I felt when I chanced upon this 1980… more»

Rare Six-Cylinder: 1969 MGC GT Project

The MGC was an extension of the British-built MGB and its claim to fame was that it used a six-cylinder engine instead of four to propel the sports car. Thus, the MGC was more powerful and could reportedly go… more»

Stella! Bargain 1966 MGB Tourer

The sellers of this 1966 MGB named Stella have had her for 20 years but now have decided to pass her on to a new owner. They have listed her for sale here on craigslist in Ocean Park, Washington… more»

Faux Patina! 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible

The seller informs us that this 1995 Jaguar XJS was artificially aged for a movie role! Having been the owner of several XJSs I would argue they generally don’t need any help rusting, but the job at least looks… more»

Estate Sale Stash: Austin-Healey, Jaguar, & Land Rover

Naturally, when a group of British car barn finds comes up for auction, I’m paying attention! These cars are all being auctioned off here by Golden Gavel Auctions in New Britain, Connecticut. Classics like this 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 are… more»

Barn Finds Exclusive: 1960 Sunbeam Alpine

So you’d like a British sports car, but it’s 1960 and you’re American, so it has to have tail fins. Well, problem solved, my friend: take a look at this Barn Finds Exclusive! This 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is located… more»

High Performance Special Order: 1994 Jaguar XJS V12

This 1994 Jaguar XJS V12 coupe is an interesting opportunity if the seller’s claims hold water. He notes it was one of just 109 special-order “high performance” models that came to the U.S. with the powerful V12 engine and… more»

30 Years Stored: 1971 Triumph GT6

This 1971 Triumph GT6 is one of the better photographed cars we’ve seen in that the pictures show quite clearly how nicely preserved the body panels are. There’s no faking it with this one, as the seller claims the… more»

Classic British Bike: 1964 Norton Atlas 750

There’s something quintessentially cool about all vintage British motorcycles, but among all the Triumphs and BSAs that one might run across, it’s the Nortons that hold a special place in my heart. This 1964 Atlas 750 is located in… more»

750 Lbs + 127 HP = Insane 1958 Berkeley SE492

Update 9/10/21 – We have featured this little racer a few times over the years but it has resurfaced once again here on craigslist for $6,000. Thanks go to Otto M for the tip! From 2/6/19 – Race Physics… more»

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