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The Forgotten Sports Car: 1935 Aero Minx

I guess for something to be forgotten, it has to be known about in the first place. I know what a Hillman Minx is, courtesy of a Lesney Matchbox car, but an Aero Minx was a new one for… more»

V8 Conversion? 1976 Lotus Eclat

The twin-cam ‘907’ engine originally fitted to the 1975-83 Lotus Eclat isn’t known for its longevity, although it makes a fair bit of power for its size. Someone felt that this particular Lotus Eclat deserved better, and has swapped… more»

Return To Nature: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

And now for something in the “From whence it came, it shall return” department courtesy of a 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6. Found in the woods of Mena, Arkansas, where it has been decaying for probably some number of years, it’s… more»

Engine Out Project: 1986 Lotus Esprit HCI Turbo

Buying someone else’s unfinished project is a risky proposition, a scenario that grows only more challenging if the vehicle in question is a limited-production turbocharged sports car. That’s what we’re dealing with in this very pretty 1986 Lotus Esprit… more»

9,310 Actual Miles: 1956 Austin Healey 100/4

It seems that among barn find sports cars, we can almost grow immune to the allure of British models in particular. British sports cars have long been popular fixtures among the motoring public, so we don’t tend to get… more»

Tidy Driver: 1952 MG TD

Post-war British sports cars continue to experience a strong following in the classic community. While they may not possess the outright performance of a muscle car, they are still rewarding vehicles that remain affordable and easy to maintain. That… more»

Sleeper Barn Find: 1982 Triumph TR8

It’s not every day you find a V8-powered Triumph languishing on craigslist, but that appears to be exactly what we’ve got with this 1982 Triumph TR8 that the seller claims has been hiding out in his own barn, not… more»

Rust-Free Bargain! 1975 Jensen-Healey JH5

Rust-free. Lotus DOHC engine. Getrag 5-speed transmission. Convertible top. Not just one, but two famous and storied manufacturer names. How can you not love the later model Jensen-Healey JH5? Apparently, not everyone feels the same way, because this car… more»

Finishing Touches Required: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine

Some people hesitate to take on an unfinished restoration project. This attitude is easy to understand because sometimes such projects will house some nasty hidden secrets. That doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1963 Sunbeam Alpine. The… more»

1951 Bristol 401: Includes Enclosed Trailer!

I can’t say that I have ever covered a Bristol. With a history dating to 1945, the company just ceased operations in 2020 – what a shame, another remarkable British marque ends up taking a knee – so sad…. more»

One Owner Santana: 1977 Land Rover Series III

This 1977 Land Rover Series III seems like an absolute bargain at the moment, even with the shipping costs from Warsaw where it’s currently located. According to the seller, this four-door Rover was a one-owner vehicle in Spain until… more»

43k Original Miles: 1968 Triumph GT6

The owner of this 1968 triumph GT6 purchased the vehicle twenty-three years ago. In recent times, it has had little use and has clocked a mere three miles in the last six years. That brings its odometer reading to… more»

British Drag Car: 1968 Triumph Spitfire

There are some cars you expect to see dolled up as drag cars; others, not so much. This 1968 Triumph Spitfire is more commonly seen as a fully restored example sitting amongst a field of other vintage sports cars,… more»

Dusty Bugeye: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite

How’s this for basic information? This 1960 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite has “been in the barn for a long time.” And “it was running when I parked it” but “is not running” now. Of course, “You will need a mechanic… more»

Rare Automatic Equipped 1969 MGC GT

I remember seeing a few of these three-door hatchbacks on the road as a teenager (along with the cool-looking fastback Triumph GT6) but didn’t know the story behind them or their rarity. Only 1,773 GTs were sold in the… more»

No Reserve: 1957 MG MGA Roadster

The owner of this 1957 MG MGA drove the car regularly until recently. It has spent most of the past two years hidden away in his garage, and he feels that this situation must change. Therefore, he has decided… more»

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