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The Jaguar XK120 That Vanished (And Was Later Found Under A Table)

Ben Branch May 30, 2019
Jaguar XK120 Chassis and Engine 2
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Jaguar XK120 is one of the most beloved British sports cars of the 20th century, so you can imagine the heartbreak of a…

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The Tot Rod – A Hot Rod For Kids

Ben Branch May 29, 2019
Tot Rods
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Tot Rod, a bespoke kid’s car designed as a miniature evocation of the ’32 Ford – often referred to as the…

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1969 Ford Bronco Restomod – 460 hp Coyote Engine – 6 Seats – 4 Doors

Ben Branch May 28, 2019
Ford Bronco Restomod
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This Ford Bronco restomod has been comprehensively built from the ground up to be something the factory never originally offered in 1969 – a…

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The Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara – The Unstoppable French Answer To The Land Rover

Ben Branch May 27, 2019
Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara Car
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

The rare Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara features both a front and a rear engine which can be operated independently – meaning the car can…

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Documentary: Triumph Spitfire At The 1965 24 Hours Of Le Mans

Ben Branch May 26, 2019
1965 Triumph Spitfire Le Mans
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

The 1965 running of the 24 Hours Of Le Mans saw a battle of the ages running between Ford and Ferrari, but further down…

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Original Blueprints Of The Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (TZ-2)

Ben Branch May 24, 2019
Blueprints of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design

This is a sheet of original blueprints for the Alfa Romeo Giulia Tubolare Zagato (TZ-2), the car was designed by Ercole Spada at Zagato,…

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A Rare Chappe et Gessalin CG 1300 – Ever Seen One Of These?

Ben Branch May 23, 2019
CG 1300 Front
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • French

The CG 1300 is a car unknown to many outside of its native France, it was the fastest and most powerful car built by…

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A Brief History of the Mazda RX-3 – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch May 21, 2019
Mazda RX-3 Brochure
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The Mazda RX-3 – An Introduction The Mazda RX-3 “Savanna” was a paradox of a car. Fledgling Japanese car maker Mazda built a pretty…

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The 7-Time NORRA Class Winning 1968 Ford Bronco Desert Racer – Caballo Del Diablo

Ben Branch May 20, 2019
Ford Bronco Racing Jump
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This 1968 Ford Bronco is the most successful Pioneer 4×4 class truck in modern NORRA desert racing history, it has competed in the brutal Mexican 1000…

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1989 Porsche 911 Speedster – The First 911 Speedster And An ’80s Icon

Ben Branch May 17, 2019
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Porsche

When it first went on sale the 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster caused a tsunami of excitement across the motoring world, it was the first…

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1972 Jeep Commando – A 304 Cubic Inch V8 Classic 4×4

Ben Branch May 14, 2019
Jeep Commando Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Jeep Commando was directly based on the outgoing Jeepster Commando, however it featured a series of modifications designed to allow it to accommodate…

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The Field Of Abandoned Ferraris (And How They Got There)

Ben Branch May 13, 2019
Field Of Abandoned Ferraris
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari

Editor’s Note: Due to the personal privacy concerns of the family, we’ve withheld certain names, dates, and locations. A series of unfortunate events led…

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