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The Allard J2X – A Rare, Unusual, and Highly Influential British Sports Car

Ben Branch July 12, 2018
Allard J2-X Front
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

Although the cars built by Allard aren’t particularly famous outside of classic car circles, the influence they had on the future of sports car…

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The Maserati Eldorado – Tipo 420/M/58/ – The Monzanapolis Racer

Ben Branch July 10, 2018
Maserati Eldorado Interior
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Maserati Eldorado The Maserati Eldorado is one of the most consequential racing cars of its time, despite the fact it never won a…

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Documentary: DeLorean: The Man, The Car, The People

Ben Branch July 8, 2018
John DeLorean Motor Company
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films

DeLorean: The Man, The Car, The People is a documentary by Carfection focussing on the history of one of the most fascinating, and shortest…

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Watch Live & Free: The 2018 Le Mans Classic

Ben Branch July 7, 2018
24 Hours of Le Mans Classic.
  • Cars
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  • French
  • Racing

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with the official 2018 Le Mans Classic film above. The Le Mans Classic Every two years the…

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The $70 Million Dollar Ferrari 250 GTO In The Vault

Ben Branch July 6, 2018
Ferrari 250 GTO Back
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Le Mans
  • Racing

The Vault of the Petersen Automotive Museum The overwhelming majority of people driving down Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles have no idea that the…

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The James Bond “Spectre” Land Rover Defender SVX

Ben Branch July 5, 2018
James Bond Spectre Land Rover Defender SVX Main
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Films
  • Land Rover

Vehicles used in James Bond films typically become almost as iconic as 007 himself, the most famous are the Astons of course, but he’s…

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1971 BMW 2002 Tii-Specification Group 2 – A French-Built Racer

Ben Branch July 4, 2018
BMW 2002 Tii Main
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • French
  • German
  • Racing

This BMW 2002 Tii-Specification Groupe 2 was built at the dawn of the ’80s by two legends of French motorsport – Sport Garage G.Benoit…

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1955 Jaguar XK 140 Maurice Gomm Special

Ben Branch July 3, 2018
Jaguar XK 140 Maurice Gomm Special
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Rare

The Jaguar XK 140 Maurice Gomm Special isn’t a car that you would think is in anyway related to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the World…

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And Now For Something Completely Different: Drag-U-La – The Munster Drag Car

Ben Branch June 29, 2018
Drag-U-La Munster Drag Car V8 Engine
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
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Drag-U-La is a fully-operational drag car designed by Tom Daniel and built by George Barris and his team in 1964. It was restored in…

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A 430 HP Corvette-Engined Range Rover Classic

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Range Rover
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Luxury

Dropping a 6.2 liter Corvette LS3 V8 into a Range Rover Classic may seem like sacrilege to some, but it actually makes a lot…

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The 1957 Le Mans Winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type – Automobilist Print

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Le Mans Winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type
  • Art
  • British
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  • Le Mans

This print by Automobilist showcases one of the most iconic Le Mans winners of all time – an Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type. This particular…

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Never Seen One Before: 1966 Sovam 1100VS

Ben Branch June 26, 2018
Sovam 1100 VS Car Front
  • Cars
  • French
  • Rare

Sovam – SOciété des Véhicules André Morin Sovam, short for SOciété des Véhicules André Morin, is a French company best known for making airport utility…

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