Author Archives for James Barton
- 06/07/2025
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- Posted by James Barton
- Comments Off on Maserati 3000 GT V8, 1999, Manual
Maserati 3200 GT V8, 1999, MANUAL 6 speed gearbox
Only 74k miles with Full Service History and HPI CLEAR, 5 former keepers from new
Brilliant Silver with dark blue navy leather trim.
Excellent paintwork, and drives as good as it looks! 375 BHP
Underside RUST FREE, sub-frame in excellent condition, and fully undersealed/ wax-oiled !!
18″ Alloy Wheels, Blake brake calipers, remote central door locking, A/ C, CD player, sport mode
Just Serviced and will include NEW MOT – New brake discs, Oil service, Air filters, Cambelt, Etc. New springs/ shock absorbers
Number plate included in sale
This particular 3200 GT offered for sale has benefitted from a multitude of mechanical and cosmetic work in the last few years by my personal mechanic. This includes a recent service (October 2024). The throttle body has been refurbished and regular annual services. In addition to this, the roof, doors, bonnet and rear quarters have been repainted following [...]
- 02/06/2025
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- Posted by James Barton
- Comments Off on MG B GT, 1970, Damask Red
MG B GT in damask red fitted with overdrive and Minilite style alloy wheels
Bodywork in restored condition with great paintwork
History dates back to the 1970’s showing that the car has driven around 70k miles from new;
Engine and gearbox rebuilt and only driven 12,000 miles!
Black interior is all in very good condition
MG B GT, 1974, British Racing Green
HERITAGE SHELL REBUILD- 14/05/2025
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MG B GT rebuilt on a British Motor Heritage Shell in 2002
Photographic record of the nut and bolt rebuild with invoices and MOTs coving the past 25 years
Body still in rust free condition with stunning paintwork
Engine and gearbox was fully rebuilt during the rebuild; The rear axle was stripped, rebuilt and powder coated
Black interior all in excellent condition
- 12/04/2025
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- Posted by James Barton
- Comments Off on MG B Roadster, 1964, Old English White, Overdrive
Original 1964 manufacture “Pull-handle” MG B Roadster; First exported to New Zealand in 1964 and brought back to the UK in 1979, and allocated it’s original non-prefix registration number
Body and paintwork in restored and beautiful condition having undergone a complete respray about approximately years ago
Reconditioned engine fitted in 1996 with the benefit of an overdrive gearbox
Black interior piped in white in excellent condition; New hood; All chrome in very good condition
- 23/02/2025
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- Posted by James Barton
- Comments Off on Classic Car Market 2024/25
New data has revealed that almost every area of the classic car market experienced ‘price corrections’ in 2024. But it’s far from doom and gloom; market experts and representatives from the UK’s leading auction houses have shared their tips on cars they expect to buck the trend, plus alluring bargains set to emerge.
Hagerty’s market data shows that nearly half (46 per cent) of all the models covered in its UK Price Guide have dropped in value since December 2023, and 46.3 per cent remained static. However, as in many cases, prices were moving back to sustainable levels after the 2021–2023 post-Covid boom. Hagerty reckons the market remains generally healthy, with value drops not too dramatic overall, and events, restoration and sales companies reporting strong demand.
1960s cars – particularly British brands – have fallen most, with Hagerty’s Best of British index now sitting at 98 per cent of its value recorded when it was [...]
- 14/01/2025
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- Posted by James Barton
- Comments Off on MG B Roadster Mk1, 1963, Tartan Red
MG B Roadster Mk1 “pull-handle” model fitted with wire wheels and leather
Bodywork restored and in really good condition with excellent paintwork, and rust free engine compartment.
Rebuilt unleaded engine with strong oil pressure
New carpet; Black leather seats with red piping in great condition; Brand new hood just fitted
Chrome all excellent; Brand new wire wheels fitted with Avon tyres
Service history dates back 40 years!!
- 16/10/2024
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- Comments Off on MG B GT, 1971, Tartan Red, Webasto
MG B GT, 1971, Tartan Red, Overdrive, Webasto Sunroof
Body work in excellent condition with beautiful paintwork; Bare metal respray carried out 4 years ago; Sills and floors all in excellent condition.
Rebuilt unleaded engine with an overdrive gearbox; New front suspension including new wishbone bushes; New rear leaf springs; New stainless steel exhaust system; New wheels and tyres
Black leather piped in red seats and black interior; New sunroof and headlining just fitted
- 04/10/2024
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- Posted by James Barton
- Comments Off on Accident repair and restoration work
We can carry out accident repair work, dealing closely with several insurance companies specialising in classic car insurance. Contact James to obtain an estimate.

- 02/02/2024
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- Posted by James Barton
- Comments Off on Reviews for Croydon Classics
Croydon Classics has been trading for more than 30 years and attained a vast knowledge of the MG marque and specifically the MGBs.
If you are considering an MGB purchase and would like peace of mind, take a look at some of the most recent reviews for Croydon Classics Reviews which have been given by our customers.