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Ford Capri – Mark I, II and III: Silodrome Buying Guides

Jon Branch February 27, 2024
Ford Capri Mark III
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The Ford Capri was created to become Ford’s “Pony Car” for the British and European markets – it was to be a mini Ford…

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The Triumph TR5: Silodrome Buying Guides

Jon Branch February 25, 2024
Triumph TR5
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The Triumph TR5 features body styling by Michelotti which is at once delicately beautiful and yet somehow also purposeful. The TR5 is regarded by…

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Silodrome Buying Guides: The Lotus Elan

Jon Branch January 31, 2024
Lotus Elan Colin Chapman
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The Lotus Elan marked a turning point in the history of Colin Chapman’s Lotus Cars – it pioneered the trademark Lotus backbone chassis with…

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Silodrome Buying Guides: The Iso Grifo

Jon Branch January 11, 2024
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The Iso Grifo ranks as one of the most desirable GT cars of all time. It was created by three of the great names…

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Silodrome Buying Guides: The Incredible Alpine A110

Jon Branch December 13, 2023
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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
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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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The AMC Gremlin Buying Guide

Jon Branch June 29, 2023
AMC Gremlin
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The AMC Gremlin was introduced in 1970 with a controversial design that was said to have been first sketched on an air-sickness bag. The…

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The Fiat 126 Buying Guide

Jon Branch November 29, 2022
Fiat 126
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This Fiat 126 is a period competitor for the likes of the British Mini that’s been seeing its popularity climb in recent years. The…

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A Quick Buying Guide: The Daimler SP250 Dart – The “British Corvette”

Jon Branch November 18, 2021
Daimler SP250 Dart sports car
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At its debut at the 1959 New York Motor Show the Daimler “Dart” SP250 earned the unofficial title of being “The ugliest car of…

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Jaguar E-Type Buying Guide – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch February 24, 2021
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The E-Type, known as the XKE in the United States, is widely regarded to be one of the most beautiful cars of all time….

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The Chevrolet Corvette First Generation (C1) Buying Guide

Jon Branch January 20, 2021
Chevrolet Corvette C1 first generation
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The Inspiration For The Corvette – Blame the British? The people who, I think, were responsible for the inspiration of the Chevrolet Corvette, were…

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Volvo P1800 Buying Guide – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch November 7, 2020
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The Volvo P1800 – It Began with a Swedish “Corvette” The Volvo P1800 began in the early 1950s with the idea that in order…

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