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Futuristic Project Vehicle: An Original Sinclair C5 From 1985

Ben Branch June 8, 2022
Sinclair C5 Electric Vehicle
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Sinclair C5 is a 100% electric vehicle that was released in Britain in 1985. At the time the company behind it believed that it was the future of personal transportation and that they would…

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This Is The Bitter SC – A Rare German 1980s GT

Ben Branch June 7, 2022
Bitter SC Car 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Bitter SC was just the second production car from German automaker Erich Bitter Automobil GmbH, better known simply as “Bitter.” The SC was based on the Opel Senator, with bodies made in Italy…

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The New 1:10th Scale Ford Bronco R/C Car From Tamiya

Ben Branch June 7, 2022
Tamiya Ford Bronco R-C
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the new R/C Ford Bronco from famed automotive model company Tamiya, it’s a large 1/10th scale kit that builds a complete four-wheel drive Bronco modeled on the special “First Edition” version from…

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A Drivable 1/2 Scale Land Rover Series I

Ben Branch June 6, 2022
Land Rover Series I Rebel Replica 4 2
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the Rebel Replica 4, it’s an electrically-powered 1/2 scale Land Rover Series I designed to accommodate one adult or up to two children. As you may expect he top speed is somewhat…

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The Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Stunt Car From The 2017 Film “Overdrive”

Ben Branch June 5, 2022
Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
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This replica of the Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic was built in England for use in the 2017 action thriller “Overdrive.” Whereas the original examples of the 57 SC Atlantic are potentially worth north of…

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Hell’s Chariot Is For Sale – The 1949 Mercury Custom Coupe From “Grease”

Ben Branch June 4, 2022
Hell's Chariot Grease Car 11
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This is Hell’s Chariot, it’s a 1949 Mercury Custom Coupe and it’ll be immediately recognizable to anyone who’s seen the 1978 smash hit film Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Hell’s Chariot was built…

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Daihatsu TAFT – The “Tough Almighty Fourwheeldrive Transport”

Ben Branch June 3, 2022
Daihatsu TAFT
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Japanese

The Daihatsu Taft is likely one of the most ambitiously named vehicles in automotive history – the name “TAFT” is an acronym for “Tough Almighty Fourwheeldrive Transport.” I think many of you will agree…

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Display Piece: A 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Front End

Ben Branch June 3, 2022
Ferrari Dino 246 GT
  • Art
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This is the front end from a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT, there’s no word on what happened to the rest of the car sadly, but this nose section is now available to buy…

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For Sale: A Burt Reynolds-Owned 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 8.2L 5-Speed

Ben Branch June 2, 2022
Burt Reynolds Pontiac Firebird Formula
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
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This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula was bought by Burt Reynolds in 2016, at his direction it was then modified in the style of the legendary Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am movie car. Genuine Burt Reynolds-owned…

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Freshly Built: A Skyline GT-R Powered Datsun 240Z Race Car

Ben Branch June 2, 2022
Datsun 240Z Race Car 6
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

This is unquestionably one of the most extreme examples of the Datsun 240Z that we’ve ever featured on Silodrome – it has a slew of upgrades, and it’s now powered by a turbocharged RB26 Nissan Skyline…

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For Sale: The 1957 Custom Ford Fairlane 500 “White Pearl”

Ben Branch June 1, 2022
Ford Fairlane 500 White Pearl
  • Cars
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This is the 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 that was modified by legendary East Coast custom car builder John North. He bought the car new and immediately began the rebuild process, naming it “White Pearl” when it was…

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Classic Racing F1sh – An Unusual Print Series By Jay Cassells

Ben Branch June 1, 2022
Classic Racing F1sh Hero
  • Art
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  • Formula 1

Classic Racing F1sh is a series of poster prints and a book by Jay Cassells that showcases his highly unusual series of illustrations of famous Formula 1 cars as fish. It’s a concept that sounds strange on…

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