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The Bocar XP-5 – An American V8 Answer To The Europeans

Ben Branch October 21, 2021
Bocar XP-5 18
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The rare Bocar XP-5 is the work of Bob Carnes, a racing driver and self-taught engineer who enjoyed much success in the Denver, Colorado…

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The Piranha III Kit: Build Your Own Super Buggy At Home

Ben Branch October 21, 2021
The Edge Products Piranha III Buggy Kit
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Gear

The Piranha III is one of the best-selling buggy designs in the history of well-known Australian company The Edge Products, this kit provides everything…

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The Fiat 130 Coupe: An Affordable 1970s Italian GT Car

Ben Branch October 20, 2021
Fiat 130 Coupe
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

When it was released in 1971 the Fiat 130 Coupe was lauded by reviewers for its excellent handling and balance, its cutting-edge design, and…

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A Rare Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette

Ben Branch October 19, 2021
Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette 6
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Very few examples of the Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette were built, largely due to the precarious financial situation the company found itself in by…

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The Dowsetts Comet – This Is The Only Road-Going Comet In The World

Ben Branch October 18, 2021
Dowsetts Comet 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Dowsetts Comet is a car that many haven’t heard of due to the fact that they’re only produced in very limited numbers in…

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A Rare “Quad Headlight” Jaguar E-Type

Ben Branch October 17, 2021
Quad Headlight Jaguar E-Type 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This unusual Jaguar E-Type was built to special order for the 6th Earl of Cawdor, Hugh John Vaughan Campbell. The specification included a balanced engine,…

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A Twin-Turbo Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Road Legal Race Car

Ben Branch October 16, 2021
Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Road Legal Race Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

They say the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is an acquired taste, it’s always been more affordable (and more practical) than many of its siblings…

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The Nissan 240 RS – A Mighty Group B Rally Underdog

Ben Branch October 15, 2021
Nissan 240 RS Groupe B
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Rally

The Nissan 240 RS is one of the great unsung heroes of the certifiably insane Group B rally era, it’s a naturally aspirated vehicle that…

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A 4×4 Chevolet Corvair Zombie Hunting Van: 100% Road Legal

Ben Branch October 13, 2021
Zombie Hunting Vehicle
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Curious Contraptions

This is the latest in our “Curious Contraptions” series, where we find unusual, offbeat, or downright insane vehicles online and bring them to you…

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The Controversial-Looking BMW 2000 CS: A Neue Klasse GT

Ben Branch October 13, 2021
BMW 2000 CS
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The BMW 2000 CS was a member of the all-important Neue Klasse (New Class) series of vehicles introduced by the German automaker in the…

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An Original Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender

Ben Branch October 12, 2021
Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender from the Tierra del Fuego event in 1998. It would be the last of the…

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A Rare Japanese “Mini Supercar” – The Autozam AZ-1

Ben Branch October 11, 2021
Mazda Autozam AZ-1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The mid-engined Autozam AZ-1 is one of the most unusual Kei-class sports cars ever made. Originally developed in the 1980s the car carries styling cues…

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