Last week I opined about automobile model names and queried a thought about what do they really mean? That thread continues today with the Jensen Interceptor. When I first heard that combination of brand and model name many years… more»
British Classic Cars
Aug 18, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Brand New Engine: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
It’s like a cute little go-cart. And that’s not being dismissive, it’s a tip of the hat to Austin-Healey’s “Bugeye” (or what our friends across the pond refer to as a “Frogeye”) Sprite. It’s a tiny little package of… more»
Aug 17, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Recent Refit: 1968 Commer Camper Van
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is that occasionally a vehicle will come across our desks which can revive long-forgotten childhood memories. This 1968 Commer Camper is one that does that for me. For a short… more»
Aug 17, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Stored for 50 Years! 1952 MG TD
This 1952 MGTD may be on a trailer at the moment, but prior to being loaded up, it was hidden in a California barn for 50 years. The seller doesn’t share much information on how it got there or… more»
Aug 14, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1964 Austin Mini Cooper S Barn Find!
This amazing one-owner 1964 Mini Cooper 1275S was pulled out of long-term storage and is for sale. According to the ad, the car has an incredible 31,235 miles on the odometer and was purchased new through Walker Imports in… more»
Aug 13, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Massive Triumph Only Liquidation!
At one time, if you needed a Triumph car part or even a whole car, apparently Triumphs Only in Stockton, California had the market cornered. The seller says they were in business for 40 years and the amount of… more»
Aug 13, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Cheap Roadster Project: 1968 Sunbeam Alpine
Well here’s an interesting one, though the listing description is a true exercise in minimalism. When first spied, I thought, “Hey, it’s an Agent 86 car” a nod to Maxwell Smart’s ride in the ’60s spoof TV series Get… more»
Aug 8, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)
Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare V8-Powered Sports Car: 1987 Marcos Mantula
Here, for your review is a Marcos Mantula. Sounds like a “who” that we’re going to review, more so than a “what” but it is, in fact, a very interesting, notable British sports car. One of only 289 produced… more»
Aug 6, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stunning Topaz: 1975 Triumph TR6
The Triumph TR6 is an often overlooked British sports car. The TR6 is a great option for the buyer that is looking for the classic throaty six-cylinder sound but does not have the budget for a big Healey or… more»
Aug 4, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Ultra Rare Sedan: 1957 Bristol 405
The seller of this gorgeous 1957 Bristol 405 is apparently serious when he mentions that the original engine was dumped in Long Island Sound for use as a boat anchor, so there’s the added suspense of a treasure hunt… more»
Aug 3, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Restored Barn Find: 1959 MGA Roadster
Until recently, this 1959 MG MGA Roadster had been sitting in this garage. This was a spot that it had occupied since 1985. It has been brought out into the light of day and has undergone a meticulous revival… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1,517-Mile 1970 Velocette Venom Clubman
It’s a Barn Finds British Bike Blowout here this weekend! Well, only two of them were highlighted so that’s not exactly a blowout, but it’s not every day that we see a 1970 Velocette Venom Clubman come up for… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1979 Triumph TR7 Convertible
During its production run, Triumph produced 28,864 examples of the TR7 Convertible. The vast majority of these cars found their way to the US, but they are now a relatively rare sight on our roads. Early examples of the… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
British Rarity: 1963 Alvis TD21
OK, a show of hands if you’ve heard of an Alvis! I thought so…My hand’s down, I’ve never heard of one either so let’s take a look at this very sharp, 1963 Alvis TD21. It is located in Vancouver,… more»
Aug 2, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Crazy Suspension: 1969 Greeves Ranger
The British company Greeves has an interesting history and you can tell by looking at the front suspension, they also made interesting motorcycles. They started out by building vehicles for disabled folks and branched out into motorcycles. This interesting… more»
