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A Brief History of the Toyota 2000GT – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch January 21, 2019
Toyota 2000GT 3
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Introduction to the Toyota 2000GT: An Industry Seeking Credibility The Toyota 2000GT was one of the most significant sports cars to come out of…

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Captured Prohibition-Era Smuggler’s Car – Hanomag 2/10PS “Kommisbrot”

Ben Branch January 18, 2019
Hanomag 2 10PS Main
  • Cars
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  • German

This Hanomag 2/10PS was captured smuggling contraband across the US/Mexico border, we don’t know exactly what the contraband was, but as it happened during the midst of the Prohibition it was almost certainly moonshine, tequila, whisky, or some other form of distilled rocket fuel.

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Ferrari 512 BB “Competizione” – A 475 HP Flat-12 Track Weapon

Ben Branch January 17, 2019
Ferrari 512 BB Overhead
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The Ferrari 512 BB “Competizione” was the competition version of the standard 512 BB – Ferrari offered a “Le Mans” kit to upgrade standard…

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The Brütsch Mopetta – A Rare And Unusual German Microcar

Ben Branch January 15, 2019
Brütsch Mopetta
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  • German

The Brütsch Mopetta is one of the most beloved microcars from the era of the tiny, petrol-friendly, post-WWII runabouts. The fame of the Mopetta far…

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A Brief History of the Datsun 240Z – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch January 14, 2019
Datsun 240Z Rally Racing
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  • Japanese

The story of the Datsun 240Z begins on the race track, and it dates back to 1964 when the Prince Motoring Club was established by Dr. Sakuri of Prince Motors in the wake of defeat by a privately entered Porsche in the Japanese Grand Prix of that year.

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Tamiya Land Rover Defender 1:10 Scale R/C Model Kit

Ben Branch January 11, 2019
  • British
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  • Classic 4x4
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This Land Rover Defender 1:10 scale remote control model from Tamiya sits on a full four-wheel drive chassis with lockable differentials, oil-filled coil over…

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This Is The Sabra Sport GT – The First Israeli Sportscar

Ben Branch January 9, 2019
Sabra Sport GT Front
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The Sabra Sport GT built holds the unique distinction of being the only production Israeli sports car ever made, it was built by Autocars Co. Ltd – Israel’s first domestic car manufacturer.

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Watch The Full Race: 1988 SCCA Trans Am Niagara Falls Grand Prix

Ben Branch January 6, 2019
Walter Röhrl Audi 200 quattro
  • American
  • Cars
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The 1988 SCCA Trans Am Niagara Falls Grand Prix would be the only race ever held on the street circuit that was created specifically for…

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A Cushman-Powered Car with a Cushman Husky Model 53A Scooter

Ben Branch January 5, 2019
Cushman-Powered Car with a Cushman Husky Model 53A Scooter
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This Cushman combination is likely one of a kind – the car originally started life as part of a fairground carousel ride before possibly…

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A One-Off Built For Royalty – Ferrari 250 GT Speciale by Pinin Farina

Ben Branch January 2, 2019
Ferrari 250 GT Car
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  • Italian

Every single one of the 250 series Ferraris are special, but some are more special than others. The car you see here is a…

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Datsun 240Z Series 1 Survivor – $26,650 USD

Ben Branch December 31, 2018
Datsun 240Z
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  • Japanese

The Datsun 240Z, otherwise known as the Nissan S30 or the Nissan Fairlady Z, was developed by the Japanese to compete directly with the…

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A Brief History of the Austin 7 – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch December 31, 2018
The Austin 7 works team at Brooklands in 1937
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The Austin 7 – An Introduction It was in an Austin 7 that I went on my very first ever road trip. It would…

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