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Tamiya 1:10 Scale R/C Citroën 2CV Rally – This Is The Only R/C Car That Matters Right Now

Ben Branch October 21, 2019
Tamiya Citroën 2CV Rally
  • Cars
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the Tamiya Citroën 2CV Rally, a 1:10th scale reproduction of the legendary French people’s car. Although the 2CV may not seem particularly…

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Documentary: The Story Of The Escort Cosworth

Ben Branch October 20, 2019
Ford Escort Cosworth Wing
  • British
  • Cars
  • Rally

The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is one of the most beloved British-Fords of its era, it was developed for rally, with the homologation requirements…

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The Most Beautiful Motorhome Of The 20th Century? This Is The 1937 Western Clipper

Ben Branch October 19, 2019
Western Clipper Motorhome
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design

The series of Western Clipper Motorhomes were designed by the prolific and influential industrial designer Brooks Stevens, before the United States entered WW2 in…

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An Italian-American Legend – The Rare Iso Grifo GL Series II

Ben Branch October 17, 2019
Iso Grifo GL Series II Front
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Iso Grifo GL Series II was the upgraded second iteration of the Iso Grifo GL – a car that had been developed by…

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The First Turbocharged Production BMW – 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo

Ben Branch October 15, 2019
BMW 2002 Turbo Grille
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The BMW 2002 Turbo was the quickest version of the mighty little 2002, a car named for its engine size of 2000cc and its…

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The Incredible Story Of The Africar – The Wooden-Bodied Car For Africa

Jon Branch October 10, 2019
Africar Car For Africa
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

  The story of the Africar is worthy of a Hollywood film, it involves millions of dollars, a Cambridge-educated engineering genius, a film crew,…

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The Mighty Rambo Lambo – A 1990 Lamborghini LM002 V12

Ben Branch October 9, 2019
Lamborghini LM002 SUV
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Lamborghini LM002 must have seemed like a four wheel drive from a parallel universe when it was introduced in 1986. The larger than…

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Barn Fresh: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

Ben Branch October 7, 2019
Lamborghini Miura P400 S Nose 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

The Lamborghini Miura P400 S was introduced in 1968 with a series of modest upgrades over the original Miura P400 which had been released…

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Documentary: Rallying In The 1980s

Ben Branch October 6, 2019
Group B Rally Audi
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

Many consider the 1980s to be the golden age of rally, it’s a tough call however as the 1960s and 1970s offered a slew…

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This Is The First Apollo 3500 GT Spider – It’s 1 Of Only 5 Ever Made

Ben Branch October 3, 2019
Apollo 3500 GT Spider 2
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

  This is the first Apollo 3500 GT Spider that was ever built, just 5 Spider versions of the Apollo 3500 GT would be…

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A Rare Italian-American Corvette Rival – The 1968 Intermeccanica Italia

Ben Branch October 1, 2019
Intermeccanica Italia Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Intermeccanica Italia is a remarkable ’60s-era sports car designed and built by a small team of Americans and Italians all under the direction…

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America’s Ferrari Hunter – The Rare Apollo 3500 GT

Ben Branch September 28, 2019
Apollo 3500 GT Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Apollo 3500 GT is one of the most remarkable American GT cars of its age, it’s largely unknown by many due to its…

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