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Jon Branch has written countless official automobile Buying Guides for eBay Motors over the years, he’s also written for Hagerty, he’s a long time contributor to Silodrome and the official SSAA Magazine, and he’s the founder and senior editor of Revivaler. Jon has done radio, television, magazine, and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China, and Hong Kong. The fastest thing he’s ever driven was a Bolwell Nagari, the slowest was a Caterpillar D9, and the most challenging was a 1950’s MAN semi-trailer with unexpected brake failure.

Silodrome Buying Guides: The Incredible Alpine A110

Jon Branch December 13, 2023
Alpine-A110-Rally-AlpineLAB-7-2048x1536
  • Buying Guides
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • French

The Alpine A110 was the work of Frenchman Jean Rédélé, it leapt into instant stardom in 1973 when it emerged victorious in the first ever…

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Silodrome Buying Guides: The Jeep Wagoneer (SJ)

Jon Branch November 29, 2023
Jeep Wagoneer Brochure 5
  • Buying Guides
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Jeep Wagoneer was arguably the world’s first Luxury Sports Utility Vehicle. Prior to its 1963 debut there were others who had tried to…

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For Sale: A 1973 Jaguar XJ6 With A Rare Broadspeed “Wide Body” Conversion

Jon Branch November 23, 2023
Jaguar XJ6 Broadspeed bodykit custom New Avengers copycat
  • British
  • Classic Cars
  • Jaguar
  • Main

The Jaguar XJ6 is considered by many to have been Sir William Lyon’s magnum opus – the greatest automobile he led the design of….

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A Brief History of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series

Jon Branch October 30, 2023
Toyota Land Cruiser Seventy Series
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Main

The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series has become the most prevalent and trusted of the full-size four-wheel-drive vehicles in Australia, New Zealand, and Africa….

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The Bimota Tesi 1D 904: “The Best Production Bike In The World”

Jon Branch October 11, 2023
Bimota Tesi 1D Italian motorcycle superbike
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Main
  • Motorcycles

The Bimota Tesi 1D was described back in the early 1990s as being arguably the best superbike in the world. It combined advanced front…

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Project Car Royalty: A 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 4-Speed

Jon Branch October 10, 2023
Pontiac GTO Judge
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Main
  • Muscle Cars
  • Project Vehicles

The Pontiac GTO Judge was originally meant to be a low-cost version of the GTO, with some features stripped to make it more economically…

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The Moroccan Team Camel Trophy 1997 Land Rover Discovery

Jon Branch October 9, 2023
Land Rover Discovery Camel Trophy
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

The vehicles used in the annual Camel Trophy were made and customized by Land Rover. They remain rare, having been made in small numbers….

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A Brief History of the Toyota Land Cruiser 50 Series

Jon Branch September 30, 2023
Toyota Land Cruiser 50 Series
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Main

The Toyota Land Cruiser 50 Series was the original of the dedicated station-wagon Land Cruisers. Prior to its creation Toyota had made station-wagon models…

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An Original SAS Prototype Land Rover Series 1

Jon Branch September 9, 2023
Land Rover Series 1 4x4 SAS Prototype
  • Cars
  • Land Rover
  • Military

The Land Rover began life when at the end of the Second World War British car maker Rover decided to create their own small…

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The Only Aston Martin Lagonda Virage Coupé Prototype Ever Made Is For Sale

Jon Branch September 8, 2023
1986 Aston Martin Virage Coupé Prototype
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Aston Martin Virage coupe was planned to be the company’s flagship model. It was to be based on the Aston Martin Lagonda, which…

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For Sale: A WWII Supermarine Spitfire Mark IXB

Jon Branch September 5, 2023
Supermarine Spitfire MkIXB Battle of Britain The Longest Day
  • Military
  • Planes

This is an original World War II-era Supermarine Spitfire Mark IXB, it’s been fully restored to airworthy condition and it’s appeared in a number…

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The Prototype Of The Kougar Monza Roadster Is For Sale

Jon Branch September 1, 2023
Prototype Kouger Monza Roadster
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

What could you do back in the 1970’s if you really wanted an Allard J2, or a Healey Silverstone, but what you actually had…

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