With winter fast approaching, now would seem to be the least logical time to buy a classic British sports car. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Those colder months allow a new owner time to partake in… more»
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Certificate of Destruction: 1954 Jaguar XK120
The tragedy of this Jaguar XK 120 here on Copart in Punta Gorda South, Florida is plain to see. The car was totally restored and then badly flooded. Copart listings are fairly terse and don’t give much information. But… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
One glance at the custom paint shade suggests that this 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe could be anything but average. If you harbor those suspicions, a closer investigation reveals that you are on the money. The seller installed an… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Most classic cars have a distinctive visual feature, and when we see this enormous curving rear window, there’s no doubt we’re looking at a Jensen Interceptor. However, this 1974 model is no ordinary classic. Its original owner was a… more»
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One Owner, Low Mileage Cat: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
The Jaguar XJ is one of the few automotive nameplates to enjoy a 50-year-run. This well-preserved 1978 example still looks very similar to the first series of the XJ sedan introduced 10 years earlier in 1968. In Jaguar’s case,… more»
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Woodland Find: 1952 MG TD Midget
The T-Type was a series of body-on-frame, open 2-seater British sports cars produced by MG between 1936 and 1955. That included the MG TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget models. While similar to contemporary cars of the 1940s,… more»
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Major League Provenance? 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
Do you know of Norm Miller? I don’t but looking around I discovered he was a major-league outfielder, playing from 1965 until 1974 for both the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. His career batting average was .238 and… more»
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Spridget Project: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite
The Austin-Healey Sprite was a small open sports car built in the UK from 1958 to 1971. It was produced at MG’s factory who added their badged version of the auto in 1961 called the MG Midget. Together, they… more»
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Parked for 20 Years: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II
Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way of our best-laid plans, which is the case with this 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II and its current owner. Various circumstances mean it is a restoration project that stalled… more»
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Future Office Building? 1985 Short C-23 Sherpa
Looking for an interesting way to set up a new office for your small company? Instead of building one or converting some old storage containers, how about using the fuselage of a retired aircraft? That’s what the seller of… more»
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Saloon Project: 1959 Jaguar Mk II
Although the seller doesn’t identify the model of this 1959 Jaguar, it looks like an Mk II. It was a mid-size luxury sports sedan (aka saloon) that was in production from 1959 through 1967 in Merry Ole England. During… more»
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Vintage Racer: 1964 MG Midget Racecar
A segment of the classic world harbors a passion for vintage racecars, focusing on the preservation of machinery to protect our racing history. Owners often dismantled these older cars to use as donors for their latest slice of racing… more»
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The British Jeep: 1951 Austin Champ
Vintage military vehicles almost always have fascinating histories as it relates to how they were conceived. World War II forced almost every major world superpower to build a fleet of durable military vehicles or crib off an existing design… more»
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Came with the House: 1969 TVR Vixen S2
As of this writing, I’ve found cars in some pretty interesting places. The classic barn find; a few in junkyards; and most recently, one on an island. But I’ve never had the thrill of buying a house and finding… more»
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Another Convertible? 1957 Ford Anglia
“This rare Ford Anglia can be converted into a convertible!” claims its seller. It already looks like a convertible to my eyes though that folding roof looks jury-rigged and more like one giant blindspot – not an effective design…. more»
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Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
