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»
British Classic Cars
• For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 67: 1955 Arnolt-MG Coupe
S.H. Arnolt Inc. was a licensed automobile builder in the State of Illinois. Between 1953 and 1968, Arnolt sold four different types of cars with Bertone bodies. They were sold as American autos, but with British mechanical components and… more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
Reproduction Racer: 1973 Jaguar XJ13
The automotive world is full of “what ifs.” These questions are not limited to road cars because motorsport contains its share of unanswered questions. For instance, what if the great Jim Clark had not lost his life at Hockenheim… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
Extravaganza! 20 Different Alvis TD21s For Sale
OK barn finders, here’s the gig you’ve been waiting for, the lollapalooza of all things Alvis, a collection of twenty different cars, and one or all can be yours! They’re located in Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK and are available, here… more»
• For Sale • 30 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed-Head Coupe
While it bore a striking family resemblance to its predecessor, Jaguar’s XK150 was larger and offered improved interior space compared to the outgoing XK140. It still housed the company’s beautiful DOHC six-cylinder engine, and for a motor of modest… more»
• Stories • 31 Comments
Pure Joy: 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that life is short and you should do the things that make us happy. So, when Jesse recently tracked down a Bugeye Sprite, we decided we had better go… more»
• For Sale • 3 Comments
1 Of 65! 1964 Elva Courier Mk IV Project
The Elva Courier was the primary automobile built by Elva Engineering Co. between 1958 and 1969. Elva was a British sports and race car manufacturer whose name came from the French phrase elle va (“she goes”). Production was limited… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1974 Lotus Europa
Many people have discussed the late Colin Chapman’s design philosophy of “simplify, then add lightness.” While it brought him significant motorsport success, it also led to a situation where some drivers refused to slip behind the wheels of his… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1962 MGA MKII Project
If you’ve never experienced an MGA, you’re really missing out on one of the finest British sports cars ever built. While it’s not the fastest or best handling, it is the perfect balance of all of those things with… more»
• For Sale • 8 Comments
155 hp DOHC! 1974 Lotus Elite Type 75
In 1974, Lotus Cars was looking to change up its image and created a 4-seat sports/touring auto called the Elite Type 75 (later replaced by the Type 83). These cars were produced through 1982 and are not a common… more»
• For Sale • 23 Comments
Woods Find: 1950s Jaguar XK120
The Jaguar XK120 was a British 2-seat roadster built between 1948 and 1954. It was Jaguar’s first sports car since SS 100 production ended in 1939. A highly desirable automobile today, the XK120 was quite successful in racing and… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Austin Mini 850
In automotive history, a few cars could be considered landmark vehicles. Ford’s Model T is one, as is the original Volkswagen Beetle. Also falling into that category would be the Austin Mini. It was a triumph of packaging efficiency… more»
• For Sale • 28 Comments
One Of 463! 1960 AC Ace “Bristol”
OK all you Barn Finders, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time! It’s always a treat to see what Mr. Kumar has for sale and today it’s a 1960 AC Ace. Yup, the origin of what ultimately became the AC Cobra… more»
• For Sale • 39 Comments
Two for One: 1960s Chieftain Main Battle Tanks
So, how unconventional do you like your classic British machines? If you absolutely have to have the only one on your block– or, in this case, the only two– consider these early examples of the Chieftain tank. These running… more»
• For Sale • 3 Comments
Two for One: 1958 and 1959 Berkeley Roadsters
Now, you may have heard people say, “two cars, one price.” But have you ever heard, “two cars, one price, one garage space?” That’s what the seller of these two Berkeley roadsters is offering. The cars, a 1958 SE328… more»
