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A Brief History Of The Mini Marcos – An Unusual Pint-Sized British Sports Car

Jon Branch July 17, 2020
Mini Marcos
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  • British
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Marcos Cars: Wooden Wonders In the wake of the Second World War, as Britain worked her way through austerity and the process of rebuilding…

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The Mighty Lamborghini LM002 – A Countach V12-Powered Luxury 4×4

Ben Branch July 15, 2020
Lamborghini LM002 Headlights
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

  The Lamborghini LM002, frequently referred to as the “Rambo Lambo”, was the world’s first production luxury performance SUV. It was powered by the…

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The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – The World’s Fastest Production Car In 1968

Ben Branch July 15, 2020
Ferrari Daytona Overhead
  • Cars
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The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is a car that became a benchmark for Ferrari and a sign of things to come – careful effort…

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Porsche Miniature Crankshaft Lamp, Factory Gift, ca. 1960s

Ben Branch July 13, 2020
Porsche Miniature Crankshaft Lamp
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This crankshaft lamp was a gift from the Porsche factory dating back to 1960, it includes a section of crankshaft with two connecting rods…

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A Comprehensively Restored and Upgraded 1969 Ford Bronco – With A 302 Cu. In. V8

Ben Branch July 10, 2020
1969-Ford-Bronco
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

  This 1969 Ford Bronco has been through a comprehensive restoration to better-than-new condition thanks to the fitment of a rebuilt 302 cu. in….

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The Jeepster Commando – A 1960s 4×4 Icon Built To Challenge The Bronco + Scout

Ben Branch July 8, 2020
Jeepster Commando
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

  The Jeepster Commando was released by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 as a 4×4 focussed more on the leisure market, specifically to compete with…

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This Is The Allard J2 That Launched Carroll Shelby’s Racing Career

Ben Branch July 7, 2020
Allard J2 Carroll Shelby
  • British
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  • Classic Cars

  The Allard J2 you see here is the car that helped launch Carroll Shelby’s racing career back in March 1952 at the SCCA-sanctioned…

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The 1933 Ford V-8 Roadster Elgin Race Car – Winner Of The First Officially Organized Stock Car Race

Ben Branch July 6, 2020
1933 Ford V-8 Grille
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing

  The 1933 Ford V-8 Roadster you see here is one of the most important cars in the history of American stock car racing…

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Full Documentary: Land Rover 50 Year Adventure

Ben Branch July 5, 2020
Vintage Land Rover Winston Churchill
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  Land Rover 50 Year Adventure is an hour long documentary about one of the world’s most important off-road vehicles – the Land Rover….

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The Three Unusual Stainless Steel Allegheny Ludlum Fords – Now For Sale As A Package

Ben Branch July 1, 2020
Stainless Steel Ford Cars
  • American
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  • Classic Cars

  This series of three stainless steel cars was built by Ford and stainless steel producer Allegheny Ludlum Inc. starting in 1936, in order…

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1969 Pontiac GTO Judge – John DeLorean’s Famous Road Runner Hunter

Ben Branch June 30, 2020
Pontiac GTO Judge Grille
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The Pontiac GTO Judge is one of John DeLorean’s most famous creations and it’s remembered today as his first encounter with a judge, though sadly…

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The Auburn Boattail Speedster – This Might Be America’s Most Beautiful Car

Ben Branch June 29, 2020
Auburn Boattail Speedster Headlights
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  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design

  There can be little doubt that the Gordon Buehrig-designed Auburn Boattail Speedster is one of the most beautiful American cars ever built, and…

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