With the proliferation of late production Minis showing up on our shores as a result of the 25 year importation rule, genuine Austin Minis are becoming more collectible by the day. This long-stored 1966 model located in Florida looks… more»
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Sep 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
English Prewar Convertible: 1939 Austin 8 Tourer
No matter what type of cars you like and follow, there always seems to be interesting and unique machines that pop up out of the woodwork. 1939 was the first year for the Austin 8 but was also the… more»
Sep 2, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Government Auction: 1976 Austin Mini 1000
Government auction cars rarely look like this 1976 Austin Mini 1000. Normally a better venue for a low-buck Chevy Celebrity that looks like it was mauled by a hungry bear, these sites rarely offer classic cars. Kudos to the… more»
Aug 10, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Uberific 1951 Austin FX3D London Black Cab
Could this be the best Uber or Lyft cab ever? Currently in need of a lift of its own, this 1951 Austin FX3D London Black Cab might well represent your ticket to taxi-driving stardom. The front seat is not… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 57 Comments
Save My Life–Buy This Car! $0.99 No Reserve!
I’m writing this post in an effort to save my life. If you have read any of the posts I’ve written about sad and unloved British cars, you know that I have a weird affection (some would call it… more»
Jun 19, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
British Beauty: 1949 Austin A90 Atlantic
British cars are Jamie’s specialty, but I’ve loved these cars for so long that I couldn’t help myself. This is a 1949 Austin A90 Atlantic and it’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,999 – and… more»
May 23, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 5 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1965 Austin FX4 London Taxi
Seller Description: This London Taxi has been in the family for years. Was used as daily driver in D.C. by my father-in-law while he was launching USA Today. The car has a Volvo engine. It starts put could use a… more»
May 17, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Smaller Than A Mini: Austin J40 Roadster
Many classic British built cars are quite small, but the Austin J40 pedal car has the distinction of being the smallest self-propelled British car. J40 production began in 1950 where 32,098 units were built before production ended in 1971…. more»
Jan 5, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
A Vintage Find! 1932 Austin 12/6 Open Tourer
Now this is what I think of when someone mentions a vintage automobile find! This Austin 12/6 Open Tourer looks like it’s been put away for a long time, but the seller tells us it runs and drives! It’s listed for… more»
Dec 27, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tiny Project: 1930 Austin Bantam
Small, but with big looks, this 1930 Austin Bantam is a tiny project on a large scale. With a salvageable body, and a seized drivetrain, this Austin has spent its last 70 years indoors. Solid enough to do something… more»
Dec 14, 2016 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Save This Car: $400 1960 Austin Westminster
Warning: assumptions incoming! When reading this listing in Canada for a 1960 Austin Westminster sedan, I got the feeling that this vehicle was once loved by the original owners that took her home. Then I got the feeling the… more»
Nov 6, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Dragged From The Treeline: $350 1954 Austin A40 Somerset
As most of you know, I’m the one on staff that loves what most folks would think of as lost causes–especially British ones. This $350 Austin A40 Somerset certainly fits in that category! A lot of you would consider… more»
Oct 25, 2016 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Massive Little Project: 1934 American Austin
There’s no doubt that this American Austin looks like a tiny Model A. The proportions are a bit off, but from most angles you would actually think it’s an American design. It’s in rough shape and is missing a… more»
Oct 19, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
It’s A Land Crab Plus 1! 1971 Austin 1800 Mk. 2
First there was the Mini (original version). Then came the Austin/Morris 1100/1300. The next size up was the Austin Maxi, and the largest front wheel drive version of the same idea was the Austin 1800 “Landcrab”, which actually came… more»
Sep 19, 2016 • For Sale • 50 Comments
Barn Finds Race Team Report: We Won!
photos by Huneycutt Photography We came, we got a huge hurdle thrown in front of us, and we cleared it! 20 penalty laps when each lap takes around 2-1/2 minutes is a long, long way to come back from…. more»
Sep 18, 2016 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Barn Finds Racing Update: End Of Day 1
After 8-1/2 hours of racing today, there were a few surprises by the finish. To begin, the Done Racing Racing (not a typo) “AMX” that is really a homebuilt fiberglass bodied BMW Z3 is in the lead overall with… more»
