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Mach 5 – From The 2008 Wachowski Speed Racer Film

Ben Branch May 2, 2019
Mach 5 Side
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

This is the real-life Mach 5 from the 2008 Wachowski film Speed Racer, based on the manga and anime series that was created by…

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A Comprehensively Restored Original Dodge Power Wagon 4×4

Ben Branch April 30, 2019
Dodge Power Wagon
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Dodge Power Wagon was developed shortly after World War II due largely to popular demand – Dodge had built the almost indestructible 3/4…

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The Only One Ever Made: Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato Convertible

Ben Branch April 29, 2019
Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato Headlight
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari

Just one example of the Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato convertible was ever built, and it owes its existence to a fender bender in 1972….

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Documentary: The History of the MGB

Ben Branch April 28, 2019
History of MGB Documentary
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This documentary about the history of the MGB, and to a lesser extent the history of MG as a whole, covers the development of…

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A Rare British Prototype – The AC 3000 ME MKII

Ben Branch April 26, 2019
AC 3000 ME
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The AC 3000 ME has been described as the little-known British answer to the mighty Lancia Stratos. The history of the wedge-shaped, mid-engined British…

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Muhammad Ali’s Alfa Romeo Spider Is Up For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch April 23, 2019
Muhammad Ali Alfa Romeo Spider
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is Muhammad Ali’s former 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, he bought the car personally at European Imports in Lake Forest, just north of Chicago…

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The Duesenberg Model X – The Rarest of the Production Duesenbergs

Ben Branch April 22, 2019
Duesenberg Model X Front 2
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Duesenberg Model X is the rarest of the production Duesenbergs, the last one came up for public sale in 1996 and it’s thought…

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For Sale: An Original Dukes of Hazzard Movie Stunt Car

Ben Branch April 20, 2019
Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Main
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The original Dukes of Hazzard TV series and the ensuing movies have become pop culture icons, they’ve aired around the globe giving the world…

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A Brief History of the Mazda Cosmo – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch April 18, 2019
Mazda Cosmo Brochure 2
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Mazda Cosmo – An Introduction The Mazda Cosmo was born in the midst of the maelstrom of the 1960’s, the era of the…

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Project Car: Cord 812 SC Phaeton – An American Design Icon

Ben Branch April 17, 2019
Cord 812 SC Phaeton Front Wing
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Cord 812 SC Phaeton, and its non-supercharged sibling the 810, have been held up as possibly the best examples of American automobile design…

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A Flat 6 Love Affair – The Incredible Work of Bart Kuykens

Marc Goldbaum April 16, 2019
A Flat 6 Love Affair Porsche. 7
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Porsche

A Flat 6 Love Affair was written by regular Silodrome contributing writer Marc Goldbaum. When it comes to Porsche there are more than a…

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A Brief History of the Austin Champ – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch April 12, 2019
Austin Champ military vehicle
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Introduction: To Build a Better Jeep My first, and only, working experience with an Austin Champ was on a farm down in Australia where…

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