Generally, finding a collector car in La Habra, California is a good thing, as it’s a bit sunnier and drier there than in most places (apologies to our readers that are in drought conditions right now, it’s good for cars,… more»
British Classic Cars
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Chasing the Magic: 1969 Lotus Elan
When Colin Chapman designed and built the Lotus Elan it was doubtful that he understood just how legendary these cars would become. While not especially fast in a straight line, the handling was described as otherworldly. While many people… more»
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An Early Mini Project? 1962 Morris Mini
Coming from the UK, it was common for young drivers to either learn to drive in a classic Mini, or to purchase one as their first car. They were remarkably common on the streets of the UK and could… more»
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Serious Collectors Only? 1953 Nash-Healey
OK, so this 1953 Nash-Healey has been an education for me. I had familiarity but I found the entire back story behind this American-British combo to be very interesting, and of course informative. This beautiful Nash-Healey is being sold… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1967 Jaguar Mark II Project
Grace… Space… Pace – that was the sales motto for Jaguar cars, and the Mark II fits that bill perfectly. Its predecessor was the first Jaguar utilizing unitary construction, which substantially strengthened the body. This new method of body… more»
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Field Find: 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 BN2
It’s pretty clear that this 1955 Austin Healey 100-4 BN2 has been sitting for a good long time. Heck, there’s a license plate on the front that dates from 1969 (!). It’s listed for sale here on HiBid.com where… more»
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5.0 Power? 1953 Ford Zephyr Mark I
This British Ford Zephyr initially caught my attention because I think I had a matchbox version when I was a wee one. The thing is, this 1953 Zephyr has a whole lot of non-Zephyr-like stuff going on but it’s… more»
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Dilapidated 1960 MGA Roadster Project
The MGA stood out for its swoopy looks when it hit the market in 1955. Its design was a chasm away from the MG T-Series cars, with their clamshell bonnets, upright radiators, and running boards. The MGA was faster,… more»
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1 of 3,000: 1976 Triumph TR7 Victory Edition
U.K. car manufacturer British Leyland got the wheels turning on their Triumph TR7 creation back in 1974, and by the time the run was completed in late ’81 well over 100,000 of these wedge-shaped two-seaters had made their way… more»
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55 Years in Storage: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
Okay, so let’s run down the list: barn? Check. Find? Most definitely check. Take a look at this dusty but beautiful 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite! Located in Frankenmuth, Michigan, it’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000, or best offer.
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Never Restored: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS
Jaguar has a rich history in sports car production, and the XK150 marked the last hurrah for its “XK100” series before introducing the legendary E-Type. This XK150 rolled off the line in 1959 and is an original and unrestored… more»
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MG Movie Car: 1947 MG TC
Many believe that the MG TC started the sports car movement in America. While that is a subject for debate, you cannot deny that the MG TC was very different than the cars coming off American assembly lines in… more»
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TVR 2500M: Rare Fiberglass Coupe
TVRs have a tendency to be overlooked when one searches for a lightweight, good-handling British classic coupe. I’m not sure whether it’s the somewhat pedestrian Triumph mechanicals, the quirky (but pretty) styling, or simply that Lotus got all the… more»
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Add Lightness: 1971 Lotus Elan +2S 130
I am not generally a fan of yellow cars, but on a Lotus, it just looks so right. Case in point: this 1971 Elan +2S 130 located in Bellingham, Massachusetts. This incredible specimen is listed here on eBay; at… more»
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14k Original Miles: 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8
Traditional British sports cars maintain a strong following in the classic market. Although values on many examples are increasing below the market average, they can still represent an enjoyable long-term investment. They don’t usually possess the sheer power of… more»
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Structural Integrity: 1970 MG MGB GT
If I ever become insane enough to go back to school for a doctorate, I think I will study metallurgy. My doctorate would be built around research into the steels and processes used back in the day to build… more»
