Despite a fairly nefarious reputation for being costly to maintain, there are legions of Range Rover Classic fans out there that adore these old squarebodies. The “Classic” nomenclature is fitting considering the design was largely static going on 15… more»
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Original And Complete! 1974 Triumph TR6
Along with the Sunbeam Alpine/Tiger, the TR6 is one of my favorite sportscars. We’re talking just skin deep here because I’m only considering the design and appearance. Yeah, I know, pretty weak for a car guy but like many,… more»
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Rust Free Garage Find: 1971 Jaguar E-Type
This 1971 Jaguar E-Type features the desirable combination of a V12 with a manual gearbox, along with supposedly being rust-free. The seller was staying in a rented vacation home next door when he happened to speak with the prior… more»
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Rarely Seen Roadster: 1991 Lotus Elan M100
Here’s a car plenty of us remember but don’t see much of anymore: the 1991 Lotus Elan M100. This modern classic roadster epitomized the lightweight recipe Colin Chapman made a priority on the earliest Lotus road cars, but with… more»
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Mr. Hewlett’s 1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.4
Here’s a straightforward offering. It’s a San Mateo, California-based 1966 Jaguar S-Type saloon (sedan) here on Craigslist with the typical California rust-free body, interior havoc, and perished seals. So far so normal, but this S-Type (a variant of the… more»
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Barn Bound 40 Years: 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mk IIA
While Sunbeam Alpines and Tigers make regular appearances on Barn Finds, the Talbot model is rarely covered. As a matter of fact, the last time an Alpine post was published was in June of 2021 when I covered a… more»
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Rarely Seen Today: 1991 Sterling 827 SL
Austin Rover Cars of North America (rolls right off the tongue, eh?) which would later evolve into Sterling Motor Cars, made this line of cars that we rarely if ever see anymore for sale let alone seeing them in… more»
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Low Mile Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
Of all the “wedge” shaped cars to come out of Britain, the TVR 280i (or Tasmin) is my favorite. It’s the perfect balance of odd shapes and comes across as being something truly exotic. I might also be a… more»
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For Parts or Restoration: 1954 MG TD
The MG T-Type is a series of body-on-frame 2-seat open sports cars that were produced by MG from 1936 to 1955. During this time, there were many iterations of the same car, including the MG TD which we think… more»
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English Woodie! 1950 Austin A-70 Countryman
U.S. carmakers didn’t have the market to themselves for wood-bodied station wagons after World War II. British manufacturers like Austin got into the act, too, with a small wagon built on the A-70 Countryman platform. They have an unusual… more»
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Model Year Unknown: 1939-55 Singer 9 Roadster
The Singer 9 Roadster got part of its name from its horsepower rating (9 or nine). It was a 2/4 sports touring automobile built by British car manufacturer Singer from 1939-55. There were four iterations of the little car… more»
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Rare Ashley Hardtop: 1968 MGB
It’s amazing what a difference a hardtop can make on a convertible. OEM hardtops are among some of the most desirable factory accessories you can add to a drop-top and can also add a good deal of value to… more»
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Volvo B18 Powered 1969 MGB GT
The MGB GT has always been a nice alternative to the “B”‘s open, wind-in-your-hair architecture. If you enjoy the MGB’s road manners but prefer a quieter, more secure cab experience, the GT would be the car for you. Regardless… more»
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Back to Black: 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Say hello to trouble. This 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo is located in Hixson, Tennessee, and is advertised here on eBay. $24,900 takes it home, though this isn’t the kind of car you’d introduce to your mother.
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Project Bumblebee Update! Fixing Leaks
I recently wrote about my latest purchase, this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. There was lots of great feedback in the comments section, so I thought I better get out and fix something on the car that I could… more»
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Micro-Wagon: 1979 Austin Mini Clubman Estate
The English microcar, the “Mini,” was introduced in 1959 as the Austin Seven and the Morris Mini-Minor. Under British-Leyland ownership, the cars were restyled in 1969 and renamed the Mini Clubman for which the Clubman Estate was a small… more»
