It isn’t unusual to see a Jaguar XJ6 or an XJ12 with a Chevrolet V8 under the hood, and conversion kits for this transplant are readily available. Finding a classic like this 1952 XK120 OTS with such a transplant… more»
British Classic Cars
Dec 31, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Driven Daily! 1961 Morris Minor 4X4
What happens when you combine a Morris Minor with a Suzuki Samurai? Ta-Da, this! The seller refers to it this way, “Suzuki reliability with ’60s English car charm!” You have to appreciate the sense of automotive imagination that could… more»
Dec 31, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Boxes And Boxes: 1950s Jaguar D-Type Project
For heaven’s sake don’t let the children look over your shoulder at this car’s post for fear they’ll have night sweats about aliens! Well, hopefully, this big-boy car kit in YOUR garage doesn’t give YOU night sweats of a… more»
Dec 31, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Rover P6 2000
The Rover P6 was a model that showed remarkable longevity. Initially released in 1963, it soldiered on gallantly until 1977. This 1965 P6 2000 looks like an absolute beauty, and it now needs a new home. Its needs are… more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1965 Austin-Healey 3000
I’m not sure what to make of this one, it’s supposed to be a 1965 Austin-Healy 3000 but it looks suspiciously like a pile o’ parts. The listing is not too descriptive either, as well as being a bit… more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Original Paint: 1952 MG TD Roadster
There’s nothing that beats the feeling that you get when you locate a classic car that has spent years hidden away in a barn or a shed. That is the story behind this 1952 MG TD. The current owner… more»
Dec 29, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve Roadster: 1967 Triumph TR4A
When the Triumph TR4 first broke cover, people were surprised by how much more aggressive its styling was when compared to its predecessors. It received an update when the TR4A was introduced in 1965, and while the cosmetic changes… more»
Dec 27, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
8 Out Of 10? 1989 Lotus Esprit SE
Get your rating cards and hold them up! The seller of this 1989 Lotus Esprit tells prospective buyers that his British baby averages an overall rating of 8 out of 10 – though he rates the condition only as… more»
Dec 27, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
BF Classifieds: 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 And More
This 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 7-passenger Touring Car is one of approximately 8,100 produced. It appears to be in really nice shape but that’s about all we know. However, the seller has listed not just the Oldsmobile but 26… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Cobra Alternative! 1967 Sunbeam Tiger
Jamming an American V8 in a nimble European sports car has been done numerous ways, most famously in the form of Carroll Shelby’s Cobra, based on the British AC Ace. This Sunbeam Tiger takes the same approach, right down… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
BF Classified: 30-Year-Stored Bugeye Sprite
Every once in a while, I get to write a post about a car that should sell to the first person that sees it with the available cash. This is one of those posts! This 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite has… more»
Dec 24, 2020 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Alleyway Find: 1972 Triumph Stag
I have covered quite a few British sports cars for Barn Finds. Topping the list are MGs of all ilks, Triumph TR4s, and a few Jaguars thrown in for good measure. Today, however, is a first for me in… more»
Dec 22, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
This 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster is an original survivor that is claimed to be rust-free. It is a stunning looking car, and it’s one that I wouldn’t mind parking in my garage. It is looking for a new home,… more»
Dec 21, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
V12 Coupe: 1973 Jaguar E-Type
Looking at this 1973 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 coupe, I thought for sure it had been repainted. The blue was too bright! E-Types never came in anything flashier than red, right? Well, it may have been resprayed at one time,… more»
Dec 21, 2020 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Dependable Driver: 1965 Triumph TR4A
Right off the bat, this Triumph hit me as a driver. The seller says it does drive and is used for weekend motoring. It’s not perfect, it has some bumps and bruises and a fair finish at best. And… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Big Healey Project: 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6
When you think of 1950s sports cars the American public were offered in 1957, you would tend to think of the 1957 Thunderbird or Chevrolet Corvette. While not as famous as its successor, this Austin-Healey 100-6 was another offering… more»
