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The Incredible History Of The Gulf Racing Livery

Jon Branch April 26, 2024
Gulf Davidoff McLaren Le Mans racing car
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  • Le Mans

The Gulf racing livery was propelled into motorsports stardom on the fame of the 1967 and 1968 Le Mans victories of the Gulf/JW Wyer…

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For Sale: The Paul McCartney and Wings 1972 “Wings Over Europe” Tour Bus

Ben Branch April 25, 2024
Paul McCartney and Wings 1972 Wings Over Europe Tour Bus
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Music

This is the 1953 Bristol double-decker bus that was used by Paul McCartney and Wings as their 1972 “Wings Over Europe” tour bus. This…

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The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution: A Rare Dakar Rally Homologation Special

Ben Branch April 24, 2024
Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution 5
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is a Dakar Rally homologation special, developed to allow Mitsubishi to compete in the highly-competitive, production-based T2 class. Mitsubishi would…

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Undiscovered Classics At Amelia Island 2024

Mike Puma April 23, 2024
Undiscovered Classics - Amelia Island
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  • Classic Cars

This article was written by Mike Puma, Partner & Social Media Manager of Undiscovered Classics. The 2024 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance may have been…

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Field Find! 3 x 1970s-Era Rectrans Discoverer 25s – $1,500 USD

Ben Branch April 22, 2024
Rectrans Discoverer 25
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  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This unusual listing consists of three similar 1970s-era Rectrans Discoverer 25 motorhomes, all of which are in various states of disrepair and being offered…

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The Unusual Monteverdi Sahara 4×4 From Switzerland (And America)

Ben Branch April 21, 2024
Monteverdi Sahara
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  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Monteverdi Sahara from 1978, it’s one of just 30 that were made by the little-known Swiss automaker, with the intention…

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Twin-Engined! The 7.2 Liter 1930 Ford Model A “Ballard Special” Speedster

Ben Branch April 20, 2024
Ford Model A Ballard Special Speedster
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a custom Ford Model A with a difference. It was built into a speedster and fitted with not one but two Model…

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California Garage Find: A 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project Car

Ben Branch April 19, 2024
Ford Thunderbird Project Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird that was stored up in California for many years before being acquired by the current eBay seller. It’s…

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An Unusual Volkswagen Beetle “Super Bugger” Camper

Ben Branch April 18, 2024
VW Beetle Super Bugger Camper
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original Volkswagen Beetle Super Bugger Camper, it’s essentially the four-wheeled answer to the question “how can I make a VW camper…

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Hidden BMW Power – A Citroën 2CV Van “Sleeper”

Ben Branch April 17, 2024
Citroën 2CV Van Sleeper
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This 1969 Citroën 2CV Van may look like a worn original example from the outside, but under the hood it’s hiding a BMW engine…

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For Sale: A Street-Legal V8 “Casket Car”

Ben Branch April 16, 2024
Casket Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the custom V8 “Casket Car,” and if you’ve ever been worried that your spouse will kill you if you buy another automobile,…

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The Fiberfab Caribee: A Little-Known American Gullwing Coupe

Ben Branch April 15, 2024
Fiberfab Caribee
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1960s-era Fiberfab Caribee, an unusual American sports car designed by Russell and Chris Beebe. Just 12 of these are said to…

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