British Classic Cars

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8,700 Mile Time Capsule: 1991 Lotus Elan

This 1991 Lotus Elan was apparently someone’s weekend-only driver, as it has a mere 8,739 miles on the clock. That’s obscenely low, and speaks to a car that was kept under wraps aside from quick jaunts in only the… more»

One-Owner Original: 1980 MGB Roadster

There is no doubt that the release of the original Mazda MX-5 was a game-changer for the 2-seat roadster scene. However, there are still a significant number of people who long to own a traditional British sports car. That… more»

British Bargain? No Reserve 1979 Triumph TR7

If you’re looking for a British roadster, please tell me if this 1979 Triumph TR7 checks the right boxes – British Racing Green, rust-free, and low-mileage. Sounds like a good start to me. This TR7 was sent in by… more»

Clean Barn Find: 1960 MGA 1600

The owner of this 1960 MGA Mark I doesn’t provide us with a lot of details about the vehicle. However, it does look to be extremely clean and tidy for a classic that has just been unearthed in a… more»

Motorcycle Powered? 1958 Berkeley SE 492

If you don’t know what a Berkeley SE 492 is, don’t feel bad about it. I’d never heard of of one either. All of us that are car people don’t want to admit that something slipped in under our… more»

Tidy Five-Speed! 1982 DeLorean DMC-12

Launching a completely new automobile company rarely goes according to plan. Having a great product helps, but it takes much more than an excellent vehicle to succeed. This 1982 DeLorean in Olympia, Washington still looks fresh today, some nearly… more»

20 Years Stored: 1974 Jensen Interceptor Series III

This 1974 Jensen Interceptor is a a project, but one that remains in very nice condition despite being stored for 20 years. The seller contends the floors are among the best he’s seen in an Interceptor, and I have… more»

V8/Aluminum Body: Rare 1966 Bristol 409 Project

We sometimes see cars sell one place, and they are immediately posted somewhere else, asking much more. Not so in this case! This Bristol is up for sale again, this time here on eBay in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Let’s… more»

Genuine Group B: 1985 MG Metro 6R4 WRC

The Group B era of the World Rally Championship was one marked by an “arms race” between several manufacturers. Introduced in 1982, it saw some motoring monsters built by the likes of Audi, Lancia, Ford, and MG. The category… more»

Crate Engine Swap: 1973 Triumph Stag

Owning a Triumph Stag usually means sitting on a knife’s edge, waiting for something expensive to go wrong with its unique V8 engine. That shouldn’t be an issue with this 1973 model, as it now sports a bulletproof American… more»

Rare 2+2: 1972 Lotus Elan 130 +2

This 1972 Lotus Elan is a rare +2 example that has rear seats, a longer wheelbase, and in this instance, the “Big Valve” engine which was another optional upgrade. Though many enthusiasts tend to throw shade at cars with… more»

California Survivor: 1974 MG MGB-GT

For those among us – myself included – who are indecisive about which style of car you want to add to your garage, perhaps this 1974 MGB GT can satisfy a variety of appetites: Sports car? Yes. Hatchback? Yep…. more»

Garage Find Kit Car: 1964 Fiberfab Jamaican

The Fiberfan Jamaican is one of the more notable creations from the legendary kit car company, mostly because of the incredibly sexy body that was typically mounted over MG, Austin Healey, or Triumph underpinnings. While the company was certainly… more»

Beach Cruiser: 1971 Austin Mini Moke

A recent fascination of mine as it relates to the types of automobiles I aspire to own is the cars and trucks that would look perfect parked in an island community, places like the Outer Banks and Nantucket, to… more»

DAX Kit Car Project: 1966 Cobra 427 Replica

DAX is noted for being the first British company to take on the challenge of building an authentic Cobra replica, and is a breed of kit car we don’t often see come up for sale. The company has the… more»

Unrestored Roadster: 1969 Lotus Elan S4

If you’re looking for the perfect form to buy a car in, this 1969 Lotus Elan S4 might be the textbook example you’ve been looking for. A highly original car that supposedly comes with decades’ worth of service records,… more»

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