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eBay Find: A 1960s American-Made LaDawri Daytona – $8,500 USD

Ben Branch July 4, 2026
LaDawri Daytona
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  • Classic Cars

This is an original 1960s-era LaDawri Daytona that’s powered by a 350 Chevrolet V8, or at least it will be once the engine is…

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1:1 Scale: An Incredible 1967 Lotus 49 Racing Simulator

Ben Branch July 4, 2026
1967 Lotus 49 Racing Simulator
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  • Classic Cars

This is a racing simulator built around a 1:1 scale model of the legendary Lotus 49 Formula 1 car from 1967. This sim was…

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For Sale: A 354 BHP AMG V8-Swapped 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

Ben Branch July 1, 2026
Kwiek Classics AMG V8-Swapped Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL that’s now considerably faster than it was when it left the factory, largely thanks to the fact that…

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For Sale: A Rare 1968 Pontiac GTO “Royal Bobcat” 428

Ben Branch June 29, 2026
Pontiac GTO Royal Bobcat 428
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This is an original Pontiac GTO from 1968 with the rare “Royal Bobcat” 428 performance package installed in-period by Royal Pontiac of Royal Oak,…

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Street-Legal Homologation Special: The 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution

Ben Branch June 28, 2026
Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution
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  • Classic 4x4

This is an original 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, it’s one of 2,500 that were made. All were sold in the Japanese market to homologate…

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The Forgotten Factory 7.0 Liter! The Rare 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E

Ben Branch June 27, 2026
Mercury Cougar GT-E
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This is a restored 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E, it was factory-fitted with the W-code 427 cubic inch (7.0 liter) V8, and it was given…

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Mid-Engined + Honda VTEC-Powered: The Incredible Espera Sbarro Katana

Ben Branch June 26, 2026
Espera Sbarro Katana Car 4
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  • Classic Cars

This is the 2008 Espera Sbarro Katana, it’s a one-off sports car powered by a mid-mounted Honda VTEC, with a completely bespoke lightweight body….

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Rare Australian Super Sedan! A 1988 Holden HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw

Ben Branch June 24, 2026
Holden HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw
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  • Classic Cars

This is a rare, original Holden HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw from 1988. It’s one of the most desirable of the 1980s-era Australian…

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For Sale: An Incredible Mid-Engined T-Bucket Hot Rod

Ben Branch June 23, 2026
Mid-Engined Pontiac Fiero-Powered T-Bucket Hot Rod 2
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  • Classic Cars

This is a one-off, mid-engined, Pontiac-powered Hot Rod that was built in the late 1990s using drivetrain parts from a Fiero. It was featured…

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Mystery Car: A 27 Liter Merlin V12 Rolls-Royce “Speed Wagon”

Ben Branch June 22, 2026
1930 Rolls-Royce Speed Wagon Merlin V12 Powered Car 11
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1930 Rolls-Royce that’s now powered by a 27 liter Merlin V12 aero engine from WWII. It’s a bit of a mystery…

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Retro Sleeper! A Turbocharged 1978 Ford Pinto 4-Speed

Ben Branch June 20, 2026
Turbocharged Ford Pinto Sleeper Hero
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1978 Ford Pinto 4-Speed that’s been in the possession of the same owner for a remarkable 36 years and counting. In…

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There’s A Rare 1968 Holden Monaro GTS For Sale

Ben Branch June 19, 2026
1968 Holden Monaro GTS
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1968 Holden Monaro GTS, one of the most desirable muscle cars ever to come out of Australia, and a car that’s…

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