Category Archives: British

British classic cars

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary

By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith Pebble. The pinnacle of historic and significant automotive worship is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, so much so that anyone interested in automobiles knows what you're talking about when you simply say, "Pebble." If you own a beauteous vintage vehicle and you say, "We've been invited to…
Read more

Aluminum Bodied 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Chassis No.Engine No.Gearbox No.Body No.670005W 1011-8JH 612F 1007 The fifth XK 120; the first LHD example imported to the U.S.The only XK 120 originally finished in Blue SheenBeautifully restored by marque expertRecipient of the prestigious XK60 Diamond Award for ExcellenceJCNA slalom record holder for 1949–1961 XK 120, 140, and 150Includes weather gear and exceptional original…
Read more

Perfect Patina Personified — 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster

Editor's Note: Thanks to RM Sotheby's for permitting MCW to publish this cool 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 article and photos. Chassis No.CSX 3284 Delivered new to California; UK registered since 1973On display in the Midland Motor Museum for nearly 20 yearsRetains virtually all of its original features; a truly splendid 427 Cobra A performance car…
Read more

Aston Martin DB5 – James Bond Car

Shaken not Stirred Bond, James Bond Editor's note: Thank you RM Sotheby's for permitting Monterey Car Week to publish this famous spycraft machine with no peer! And good luck with the auction that will take place at the 2019 RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction, held in August during Monterey Car Week. Chassis No.Engine No.DB5/2008/R400/1995 Extremely rare…
Read more