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A Restomod Chevrolet K5 Blazer Convertible – The Perfect Classic 4×4?

Ben Branch December 29, 2019
Chevrolet K5 Blazer Convertible Overhead
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer convertible that’s been through a subtle restomod process to give it more modern power and reliability without…

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1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Soft-Top – The Mighty Japanese Jeep Rival

Ben Branch December 24, 2019
Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Soft-Top
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Japanese

This 1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser soft-top has seen a comprehensive restoration and series of upgrades by the experienced team at Restoring Legends. The…

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Mercedes-Benz 300TD W123 Station Wagon – The Best German Daily Driver Of All-Time?

Ben Branch December 23, 2019
Mercedes-Benz 300TD Station Wagon
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • German

The Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD is remembered today as one of the toughest and most reliable vehicles of its age, they were commonly used as taxis…

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The Frontline Developments Abingdon Edition MGB: A British Icon Reborn

Ben Branch December 22, 2019
MG MGB A British Icon Reborn 2
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This episode from XCar focusses on the Frontline Developments Abingdon Edition MGB, a comprehensively rebuilt MGB offering modern levels of performance and reliability, in…

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The Mighty Alpina B7 S Turbo – A Family Car That’s Quicker Than A Ferrari 308 GTB

Ben Branch December 20, 2019
BMW Alpina B7 S Turbo Headlights
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Alpina B7 S Turbo had the unique distinction of being the fastest four door production car in the world when it was introduced…

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Can You Shed Any Light On This Mystery Bronco? It’s the Holman Moody Bronco Prototype – The Bronco Hunter

Ben Branch December 19, 2019
Holman Moody Ford Bronco Prototype - The Bronco Hunter
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the Bronco Hunter, it’s a prototype vehicle that was built by Holman & Moody and Bill Stroppe in 1969 – and no…

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A Brief History of the Jaguar Mark II – The British Bank Robber’s Favourite Getaway Car

Jon Branch December 16, 2019
Jaguar Mark II Blue
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Project Utah – The Jaguar Mk I The story of the Jaguar Mark II (also known as the Jaguar MK2) begins with Jaguar’s “Project…

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Shelby GT350 H Junior – The Cheapest Drivable Shelby Car In The World (Probably)

Ben Branch December 12, 2019
Shelby GT350 H Junior Headlight
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Shelby GT350 H Junior, it’s almost certainly the cheapest drivable Shelby car in the world, but it’s also designed for children…

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It’s Time To Sell Your House – The Original Steve McQueen Bullitt Mustang Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 11, 2019
Bullitt Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This is the hero car from the 1968 Steve McQueen film “Bullitt”, it’s a Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang GT and since the film…

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For Sale: The Ken Miles Car From Ford v Ferrari – A Superformance Ford GT40

Ben Branch December 9, 2019
superperformance-ford-gt40-ford-v-ferrari-22
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This is the Ken Miles Superformance Ford GT40 from the film Ford v Ferrari, it was driven by Christian Bale during filming, alongside the other…

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Documentary: Stew – The Incredible Story Of Stew Jones, The World’s Only Blind Jaguar Restorer

Ben Branch December 8, 2019
Stew - Documentary Film
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This documentary is one of the most remarkable we’ve ever featured, it provides a window into the life of Stew Jones, one of the…

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The First Luxury 4×4 SUV – Meet The Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe 4×4

Ben Branch December 7, 2019
Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe 4x4
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This original 1948 Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe 4×4 Station Wagon was almost certainly one of the world’s first luxury 4×4 SUVs, it was constructed by…

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