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May
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Ole Blue: ’71 Land Rover Series IIA 88″

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Land Rover Series IIA

There is no secret that we love a good 4X4. Our tastes run the full range from British to Japanese and even American. We had the good fortune of finding a home for another Series II just last month and perhaps we can work the same magic again with this one. Today’s Landie is a completely rebuilt truck with all of the tough-guy bits. When you go through the parts list, you too might notice that the manufacturer of said part has a really tough sounding name. Read More

May
7

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Major Patina: ’64 MGB

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64 MGB

British sports cars like the MGB or Triumph TR-4 were very popular, well priced cars enthusiasts flocked to in droves. They were inexpensive, fairly reliable and plentiful. Boneyards are littered with the remains of formerly cherished objects of one’s affection. Read More

May
7

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SOLD Watch out Superman: ’06 Lotus Elise HRM Edition

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06 Lotus Elise HRM

We are told there is a good word that sums up the Elise, and that word is ‘connected’. In a world where cars are more and more divorced from both driver and road, the lightweight Elise is a sportscar that still delivers the best seat-of-the-pants feel this side of a Caterham. It’s a hoot. For pure sports-car thrills, it’s in the top five most-entertaining cars available. Read More

May
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Fifty shades of grey: ’55 Jaguar XK140 FHC

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55 Jaguar XK140

The XK140 replaced the spectacular XK120 in 1954. Thankfully, the new car followed the previous model with just enough modifications to be worth the effort yet maintain the voluptuous lines that has made this car such a classic. Exterior changes that distinguished it from the XK120 included more substantial front and rear bumpers with overriders, and flashing turn signals located above the front bumper. The interior was made more comfortable for taller drivers by moving the engine, firewall and dash forward to give 3 inches more leg room. Read More

Apr
25

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Summer Vacation: ’47 MG TC Supercharged

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MG TC

We had one of these not too long ago. Perhaps you wanted that one and missed it because it sold quickly. Now you have a special opportunity. You can buy this one in the south of France. Imagine a summer vacation driving the roads lined with hedgerows of sage and lavender. You could head over to the Camargue and picnic while the TC sits patiently waiting to head to the next exciting destination and memorable meal. Then you can ship it home, memories intact and put it on eBay. Strike the eBay comment, it is disturbing. Read More

Apr
21

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We have another Woodie: ’65 Morris Minor Traveler

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Morris minor traveler

Morris Minors are just the cutest little English cars. They made millions of them so their value as a collectible is based more on emotion, the model and the condition. Morris made a convertible version that sure is cute. If the old collector car mantra is true, “when the roof goes down the price goes up” the drop top would be the most in demand. We would prefer this Woodie to a Minor Convertible anytime. This one is for sale by one of our favorites dealers in California. Read More

Apr
18

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Reduced Price: ’73 MGB

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MGB

This is a really well cared for ’73 Roadster with a grille from an earlier model. So the car, especially wearing steelies, has an earlier, period look to it. We posted this car early last week along with the seller’s Yellow Mini. The Mini is off to a new home and the B needs to go soon. The seller has dropped the price to $11,000 for a totally sorted, get in and drive Roadster. It is in Connecticut near the Massachusetts border. What are you waiting for? Contact Mint directly for the seller’s contact information – michael@mint2me.com

Apr
17

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Prim & proper: ’70 MGB GT

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MGB GT

In ’65 the MGB received a more robust five-main-bearing version of the B-Series engine and was joined by the stylish MGB GT coupe designed by Pininfarina. Never a top seller, the GT filled a niche for those of us who like roofs over our head and require a bit more carrying capacity. Mechanically, the MGB was little changed in 1970, the model year of this submission, retaining its 1,798cc pushrod engine, four-speed all-synchro transmission and all the familiar running gear. Read More

Apr
16

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Catnip: ’63 Jaguar MK II 3.8

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Jaguar MK II

This will be our 4th or 5th Jaguar MK II Sedan but only the 2nd with a 3.8 litre engine. This may be the best-looking, most compact Jaguar sedan. The 1959 Jaguar Mark II had many improvements over the older MK I.  Most notable are a larger greenhouse, bigger windows, a wider rear track, a new grille, fitted fog lamps, and standard four-wheel disc brakes. The interior couldn’t be improved and retained a walnut dash, multiple gauges that were now placed in front of the driver, a row of toggle switches, and comfortable leather seats. Read More

Apr
16

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Good Deal: ’62 MGA MK II

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MGA MK II

The final iteration of the MGA was the 1600 Mk II, with a 90 horsepower 1,622cc engine, and minor styling changes. These sports cars are affordable, simple to work on, rugged and attractive. We’ve had a number of these on Mint but this one seems to check all of the boxes. It has had only 2 long-term owners and the accumulated mileage is still only 24,000 miles! This is another Old English white car with tan interior and it works just as well here as it does on the Jaguar MK II we featured today too. Read More

Apr
16

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All in the family: ’63 Triumph TR-4

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Triumph TR 4

Today we have a bonanza of low mileage British iron in allegedly great condition. Here is one of our favorite 60s sports cars, the legendary TR 4 in original condition. This is a 1-family owned Triumph since new and that is like the holy grail to aficionados. The Triumph is finished in black paint originally applied at the factory. Read More

Apr
14

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2-Tone Drop Top: 1951 Daimler DB18 Sports Special Convertible

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Daimler Special Sports Convertible

Britain’s oldest automobile company, Daimler, was founded in 1896, as an offshoot of the German company that survives today as Daimler-Benz. Following the end of W.W.II Daimler Cars resumed production of its pre-war
DB18 model. The DB18 had typical pre-war styling with all of the traditional Daimler hallmarks including the famous radiator grille. The Daimler DB18 was produced from 1948 through 1953 with a total of 608 examples being created. Although most DB18’s had standard four door saloon bodies a number of drophead coupes were produced by both Tickford and (Daimler owned) Barker.  Read More

Apr
12

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Jeep Roots: ’30 American Austin

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American Austin

Herbert Austin was one of the pioneers of the British Motorcar industry. He ran Wolseley and left after a dispute with his partners. In 1905 he founded his own company using his own name. Around the same time, William Morris (not the agent), got into the business. He was pretty successful despite the Depression. By 1930, the Austin was the most produced car in Great Britain. In 1929 The American Austin Company was founded. They were going to build the Austin Seven under license from the Austin Motor Company. They had a short run, filing for bankruptcy in 1934. Read More

Apr
10

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Mint Sold It! In a pinch: 1969 Land Rover Series II

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Land Rover Series IIWe are suckers for well-built off-roaders. We’ll look twice at a great Land Cruiser or Land Rover. And yes, occasionally a great Jeep will make us stop in our tracks. Arthur B. sent this in from Seattle and it is one nicely refurbished Series II. Read More

Apr
9

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Name it Tony: ’66 Sunbeam Tiger MK 1A

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Sunbeam Tiger MK1APeople who love their cars tend to attribute a name to them. We wonder how many Sunbeam Tigers (real registered cars) are named Tony? Just thinking. We found a Tiger a few weeks ago and the interest was off the charts. There are legions of loyal followers of this car that has always been in the shadow of its fellow half-breed, the AC Cobra. Read More

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