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»
British Classic Cars
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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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Farm Find Project: 1950 Austin A40 Devon
The A40 was marketed by Austin Motor Co. between 1947-52. They were the first post-war cars the company built and had a mixture of both old and new engineering. More than 450,000 of them were built in six years… more»
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Supercharged Garage Find: 1951 MG TD
Growing up as a car-nut kid in the ’60s, these MG TD’s always turned my head. They looked like nothing else on the road (or coming out of Detroit). Their separate headlights, vertical grill, thin cutaway doors, running boards,… more»
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Room For Four! 1973 Lotus Elan +2/130
From 1962-75, Lotus Cars produced the Elan, a British-built rear-wheel-drive sports car. Beginning in 1967, they added a 2+2 version with a longer wheelbase and more passenger room to attract buyers with small children. This 1973 is one of… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1965 Jaguar XKE Roadster
I admit it. The sight of a Jaguar XKE Roadster is enough to make me turn weak at the knees. While our feature car isn’t the ultimate version of the XKE, it is a highly desirable 1965 Series 1… more»
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Packed In Tightly: 1957 MG “A”
As of late, I have stumbled upon various British sports cars that have been in a rather dubious condition, examples include this 1954 Austin-Healey and this 1955 Jaguar XK140. Well, here is another to add to the list in… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1969 Jaguar E-Type
Details are scarce on this supposedly rust-free 1969 Jaguar E-Type coupe, which has been located near Saratoga, California with no keys, no title, and four seats. Depending on your point of view, all three of those could be negatives… more»
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Removable Hardtop Included: 1954 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN1
Based on coverage here on the web pages of Barn Finds, you’d think an Austin-Healey is as common as a Chevy Camaro and I’m as much a contributor to that trend as are my fellow writers. I was amazed… more»
