The TR250 was a derivative of the Triumph TR5 and built in England exclusively for the U.S. market. It essentially was a one-year car, produced in the overlapping years of 1967-68. It was done in response to pricing pressures… more»
British Classic Cars
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
UK Market Car: 1969 Jensen Interceptor MK1
While most of the Jensen Interceptors we find stateside are the actual cars designated for U.S. sale, this barn find MK1 is an actual UK market vehicle, as its right hand drive steering configuration confirms. This is an early… more»
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
The Infamous Wedge: 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda
When it comes to peak 80s zaniness, it doesn’t get much crazier than the Aston Martin Lagonda. A rolling technology nightmare, the Aston was created with all sorts of caution thrown to the wind in the interest of building… more»
May 15, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Ultra Rare Barn Find: 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5
This is a 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130/5, proudly wearing the original black and metal flake gold that marks it as a John Player Special. At 10:06 on the morning of the 5th of September, 2001, as it rested… more»
May 15, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
A British Mystery: 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon
Every barn find has a story and, sadly, many of them might never be fully told. The location of this 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon’s steering wheel reveals that it was brought from overseas, likely England. The registration on its… more»
May 11, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rare Options: 1976 Triumph TR6
It’s funny how some cars have no real impact on us, while others grab our attention from the moment that we first lay eyes on them. For me, the Triumph TR6 fits into the latter category. I can remember… more»
May 8, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Corvette Power! V8-Swapped 1958 Triumph TR3
Dropping an American V8 engine into a nimble British sports car is a tried-and-true recipe for go-fast performance and handling. Examples that immediately come to mind are the AC Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, and TVR Tuscan, all of which were… more»
May 8, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Recently Uncovered: 1969 Lotus Europa
Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious. Here’s hoping that this isn’t the case for the new owner of this 1969 Europa, available here on Facebook Marketplace in Monroeville, New Jersey. Many thanks to Dawson Hittle for the tip!
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Art in Motion: 1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2
“The most beautiful car ever made” is high praise from a man like Enzo Ferrari, and this definitely deserved any and all accolades it got. It’s a stunning work of automotive art, recognized by the Museum of Modern Art… more»
May 6, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Low Mileage Driver: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
The “Big Healeys,” the Austin Healey 100, 100-6, and 3000, have become a collective gold standard for small British sports cars. Designed by Donald Healey and produced with help from the Austin Motor Company, they all share a long… more»
May 5, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Diesel Conversion: 1989 Range Rover Classic SWB
This 1989 Range Rover Classic SWB is a project, but a running one with lots of big-dollar parts thrown at it. The Range Rover features a fully rebuilt 300 TDI engine shipped from a specialist in the UK accompanied… more»
May 4, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored For 56 Years: 1957 MGA Roadster
Tweed jacket, a proper cap, and a glove box that actually contains a pair of driving gloves: few things evoke the world of classic motoring like this 1957 MGA, located in Canton, Georgia. It’s available here on eBay, with… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Must Go Now! 1971 Jensen Interceptor
This 1971 Jensen Interceptor is a tempting project with a reasonable Buy-It-Now of just $6,250, but there’s a few reasons for that. The seller regrettably is throwing in the towel on this classy Interceptor, acknowledging that it’s more work… more»
May 2, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1 Of Only 250: Restored 1933 MG J1
MG was known for building a wide variety of cars over its long, storied history but one model that escaped my attention was the J series. Only offered between 1932 and ’34, there were four different variations, comprising just… more»
May 1, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Cheap? 1972 Lotus Europa S2
This is an interesting one, and not so much because it’s a 1972 Lotus Europa S2. There’s a small story here, and the consequence of it is something for consideration. This Lotus is located in Hawthorne, California and is… more»
Apr 30, 2021 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Long-Term Storage: 1974 Lotus Elite
The Type 75 Lotus Elite shooting brake and its fastback variant, the Eclat, were released in 1974 as a replacement for the Elan 2+2. Like their predecessors, the Elite and Eclat had a fiberglass body mounted on a steel… more»
