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The Rare Volkswagen SP2 – An Air-Cooled Cult Classic Made In Brazil

Ben Branch November 16, 2021
Volkswagen SP2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Volkswagen SP2 is a Brazilian-built sports car that was developed in the early 1970s, it entered production in 1973 and left production in 1976 after just 11,123 had been built. Although it’s little-known…

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The Rare Marcos 1600 GT – A Little-Known Lotus Rival Descended From The Mosquito

Ben Branch November 15, 2021
Marcos 1600 GT
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Marcos 1600 GT from 1969, it’s a classic sports car largely unknown outside of Britain. Inside the UK the car has a cult following thanks to both its unusual history and…

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Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada: An Italian Masterpiece With An American Heart

Ben Branch November 14, 2021
Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada was developed by the same engineer who created the Ferrari Breadvan, the original Lamborghini V12 engine, and the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO. When he was developing the 5300 GT…

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Full Documentary: The Changing Architecture of the Motor Car

Ben Branch November 14, 2021
Changing Architecture of the Motor Car 5
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
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The Changing Architecture of the Motor Car is a 1970s-era documentary from General Motors that takes a look back at the very earliest examples of the automobile, then tracks the key design changes that…

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For Sale: 1 Of 2 “Jump Car” Corvette Grand Sports From “Fast & Furious 5”

Ben Branch November 13, 2021
Jump Car Corvette Grand Sport Fast Five 17
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This is one of two “jump cars” used while filming the movie The Fast & Furious 5, and it’s one of just three of the Corvette Grand Sport Replicas to survive filming – the others…

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Project Car: A 1969 Aston Martin DBS – 40 Years In Storage

Ben Branch November 13, 2021
Aston Martin DBS
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1969 Aston Martin DBS Series 1, or perhaps more accurately, it’s the bodyshell of a 1969 Aston Martin DBS Series 1. It’s currently being offered for sale as a stalled restoration…

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This Is The First Healy Enigma V8 Ever Built

Ben Branch November 12, 2021
Healy Enigma V8
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Healy Enigma V8, it was developed by a modestly sized independent British company as their take on a modern version of the venerated Austin-Healey 3000. The Enigma V8 has a custom steel…

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A Rare 80s Supercar: The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

Ben Branch November 11, 2021
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato came about as a series of events that occurred at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1984. The Aston Martin stand was placed near the Carrozzeria Zagato stand,…

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A Mid-Engined Honda Civic Type R-Powered Mini With 200+ HP

Ben Branch November 10, 2021
Mini Honda Civic Type R Mid-Engine Z Cars 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The humble Mini has been customized in almost every way imaginable, but this is the first time we’ve seen a mid-engined, rear wheel drive example come up for sale powered by a 200+ hp…

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The Unusual Iveco Massif 4×4: A Giugiaro-Designed Defender Rival

Ben Branch November 9, 2021
Iveco Massif 17
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Iveco Massif is a modern four-wheel drive that was built in Spain by Santana for Italian company Iveco which is owned by Fiat. Fewer than 10,000 were made between 2007 and 2011, and…

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1 Of 2 Ever Made: The 1966 Jaguar FT Coupé

Ben Branch November 7, 2021
Jaguar FT Coupé 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of just two examples of the 1966 Jaguar FT Coupé that were ever made, the cars were the brainchild of Ferruccio Tarchini, the primary Jaguar importer for Northern Italy in the…

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Full Documentary: A Hard Days Fright – Club Racing (And Crashing) In 1960s Britain

Ben Branch November 7, 2021
A Hard Days Fright – Club Racing Film
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
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A Hard Days Fright is a documentary from 1964 by Roscoe Films, it centers on the popular world of club racing in Britain, and in particular it takes a good look into the lives…

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