How can you not know a Jaguar XK120 when you see one? It has some of the most distinctive lines on wheels and is indelibly seared in my memory by Lesney’s No. 32 Matchbox example from the early ’60s…. more»
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Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
World Championship Edition: 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS
When it comes to collector cars, provenance is a big deal, but oftentimes a lack of it can be forgiven if the car in question is rare enough. In the case of this 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 John Player… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Unrestored 1961 Indian Police Trike!
Indian Motorcycle Company, its problematic name notwithstanding, was a hugely important company in American wheeled history. It was the country’s first motorcycle company (founded 1901), beating out the more ubiquitous Harley-Davidson (founded 1903) by more than two years. In… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Luxury Convertible: 2000 Jaguar XKR
UPDATE – The seller sent us additional photos of this sweet Jag! It might be newer than what we typically feature, but these are fun machines to drive, it’s clearly been well cared for, and the price seems right… more»
Jun 3, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Barn Find: 1950 Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Mk I
Now we’re talkin’, a for-real barn find in an actual barn – that’s a perfect image! Now the description is a bit confusing as this car is referred to as a Sunbeam Talbot Alpine and that’s close but not… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rally-Inspired! 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Zero to 60 in under four seconds… on gravel! That’s the legacy of Ford’s 600+ HP rally-racing Escorts. This consumer-version, a European-built 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo, comes in well under 600 HP, but certainly proved sporty and competent… more»
Jun 1, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Lance Reventlow’s 1962 Shelby Cobra
Most car guys/gals know what a Shelby Cobra is. Even those that are not consumed with all things automotive know one when they see it. A “Lance Reventlow” owned Cobra? Well, that one’s not ringing a bell. I researched… more»
Jun 1, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 4-Speed 1961 Jaguar MK2
It’s like a British smoking room on wheels! Jaguar advertising referred to the Mark II as, “Grace… Space… Pace”. This example is a bit forlorn looking on all three fronts but perhaps it can be resurrected. Let’s look it… more»
May 31, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
First Year Bugeye: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
The Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite might not be a hard-edged sports car, but it makes up for its general lack of performance by being one of the most charismatic cars ever built. The owner of this 1958 Sprite found it… more»
May 31, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
40 Years In Storage: 1952 MGTD
Though the MGTC was the first model MG exported to the US in any numbers, it was the follow-up MGTD that really ignited the American appetite for British roadsters. This example, located in Roseville, Michigan, is available here on… more»
May 28, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1974 TVR 2500M
Unfinished projects can be a bit of a mixed bag. You can either get a deal on a car that’s had a good part of the work already completed, or you can wind up with a vehicle that’s been… more»
May 28, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Six-Cylinder! 1968 MGC GT
Well, I’ve heard of an MG MGC, but this is the first GT example that I have encountered. Pretty short-lived, the MGC sold in both roadster and coupe (GT) versions, like this example, and I’m thrilled to have this… more»
May 28, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One-Owner 1960 MGA 1600 Roadster
The MGA was MG’s replacement for the MG TF, a high-riding, classically styled car with separated fenders and big wire wheels. The MGA was a departure from the past and featured a long, low body with enclosed fenders and… more»
May 26, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Low Mile Survivor: 1973 Lotus Elan
Is the Miata too big and reliable for your taste? Would you prefer to have a toolbag with you at all times and get to know the stereotype of English engineering? Do you want to have better steering than… more»
May 26, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Big Valve Twincam: 1973 Lotus Europa
The Lotus Europa was introduced in 1966 with the end goal to make a cheap, simple, and relatively reliable mid-engined sports car for the masses. At the time, this was a wild and unrealistic goal, as most cars that… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Famous Foxbat: 1960 Jaguar XK150 Shooting Brake
Europe is famous for many things, but they stand apart from their peers for the car community’s love of shooting brakes. You might call it a wagon, but in the case of a one-of-two Jaguar XK150 converted to an… more»
