British Classic Cars

Your Cab Is Here! 1957 Austin London Taxi

“Where to ma’am?” Imagine buying this British 1957 Austin taxicab and using it in Uber or Lyft service – that would get you some looks, and probably appreciation from unsuspecting passengers too. While more primitive than the current generation… more»

V8/5-Speed: 1982 Rover Vanden Plas

When Rover unveiled its iconic SD1 in 1976, the car was met with universal praise from the motoring press. It represented a bold styling step for Rover, with many journalists comparing its appearance to the Ferrari Daytona. While the… more»

Amazingly Original and Rare: 1976 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe

Take it from me, these big cats are prone to rust. I once saw a similar coupe from this period that was so comprehensively pummeled by tin worm it’s amazing it still stood on four wheels. But this 1976… more»

Almost Finished: 1971 Lotus Europa 2

The Lotus Europa was an English-built mid-engine GT sports car. Several variants were produced between 1966-75, including this Series 2 edition from 1971. This version was completely restored three years ago but the reassembly process wasn’t quite completed. The… more»

Real 1957 Lotus Eleven Club!

If you’ve never experienced a Lotus, you are missing out on one of the automotive world’s truly special driving experiences. They aren’t the fastest cars ever built, but their simplicity and lightness make for some incredibly fun driving. Of… more»

Cheaper than a Bugatti: Triumph Boat Tail Speedster

Home-built projects like these are always so tantalizing, largely because you know if you own it, no one else will have anything like it on the road. Of course, it also means the quality of the product is up… more»

One Family Sports Car: 1961 MGA Mark II

The MGA was a British roadster-style sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. As was the case with most English cars like this, the vast majority were exported to the U.S. and beyond. This ’61 MGA has been in… more»

63k Mile Survivor: Rare 1967 Morris Mini Estate Wagon

Well, here’s another cool car I’ve never seen up close and personal. That’s because not many were ever exported to the States and the seller guesstimates there may be less than 10 of these Morris Mini Estate Wagons currently… more»

Container Find: 1958 Jaguar XK150S Roadster

Tucked away in a back yard somewhere lies a forgotten shipping container. Your acquaintance, the new owner of the property, knows you’re a car person, and he suspects that there’s an old junker inside. For him, it’s an asset… more»

Unrivaled Collection of Postwar Austins!

A passion for old cars is usually fairly straightforward. You see the car, want the car, and then, if the stars align, buy the car. Yet here we have an opportunity that might excite interest from several different angles…. more»

35 Years In Storage: 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster

  Here’s a desirable one. It’s only the second 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster featured here on Barn Finds in the past decade, and it looks like a solid candidate for restoration. This top-of-the-line Jag has been mothballed and… more»

Super Clean Roadster! 1963 Sunbeam Alpine

The Sunbeam Alpine was a 2-seat British sports car produced by the Rootes Group from 1953-55 and again in 1959-68. The seller’s car is either a Series II or Series III model depending on when it was built in… more»

Pile of Parts: Forgotten MGA Project

There’s something endearing about a listing for a car that is so devoid of information you actually believe the seller’s claims that they know nothing about it. This is labeled simply as an antique car but it’s pretty clearly… more»

Rare Air Conditioned 1976 Triumph TR6!

It is a familiar story in the classic car scene. The seller of this 1976 Triumph TR6 never intended to own the car. He spotted it while attending a deceased estate auction and succumbed to the temptation of taking… more»

40K Original Miles: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12

You’d be forgiven if you’ve grown accustomed to seeing the classic Jaguar XJS shape on classifieds pages for the last several years and are now immune to its charms. I could understand that in the case of this car… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe

Like many classic cars, values for the 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drop-Head Coupe have ridden a roller coaster over the past two years. They haven’t done anything dramatic, but they have ebbed and flowed. They are showing signs of rising… more»

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