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A Gravity Racer Developed Under Peter Stevens + Driven By Tiff Needell

Ben Branch June 30, 2025
Gravity Racer
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  • Classic Cars

This is a Martini and Ford liveried “Gravity Racer” with solid gold racing heritage, having been developed under Peter Stevens working with legendary racer Pip Higham, alongside students from the prestigious RCA (Royal College…

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A 29.3 Liter V12 Patton Tank Engine-Powered Roadster

Ben Branch June 29, 2025
V12 Patton Tank Engine Powered Roadster
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This highly-unusual roadster was built on a 1998 International 4700 truck frame and fitted with the 29.3 liter V12 engine from a Patton tank. This engine is capable of 700 bhp and 2,820 lb…

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The Only Saurer Maserati Merak Ever Made Is For Sale

Ben Branch June 28, 2025
Saurer Maserati Merak
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  • Classic Cars

This is the only Saurer Maserati Merak that was ever made. It started life as a standard 1975 Merak before being completely re-bodied in aluminum by Carrosserie Saurer in Switzerland in 1984. The Merak…

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For Sale: A School Bus RV/Camper Conversion

Ben Branch June 27, 2025
Freightliner FS65 RV Camper Van
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This is a 2006 Freightliner FS65 school bus that has been comprehensively restored, and converted into an RV – with everything you need for life on the road. Inside this unusual camper you’ll find…

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Time Capsule Survivor: A 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon

Ben Branch June 26, 2025
Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
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  • Classic Cars

This 1974 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon is a remarkable survivor, presenting in time-capsule-like condition, and showing just 39,437 miles on the odometer. This car is powered by the optional 2.3 liter inline 4-cylinder engine…

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A Rare 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 “Twister Special”

Ben Branch June 25, 2025
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special
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  • Classic Cars

This is 1 of 96 rare Twister Specials produced, it’s 1 of only 48 equipped with the 351 Cleveland V8, and it was formerly owned by Terry Fritz – the creator of the Twister…

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For Sale: A Drivable Radio Flyer Based On A 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Ben Branch June 24, 2025
Radio Flyer Car 6
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  • Classic Cars

This is a fully-drivable Radio Flyer that was built on top of a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL. The handle at the front is quickly removable for parking in low-ceiling garages, and the vehicle…

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The King Of Land Cruisers: A Rare Toyota “Mega Cruiser” High Roof

Ben Branch June 22, 2025
Toyota Mega Cruiser High Roof
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a rare high-roof version of the Toyota Mega Cruiser, the rare Japanese answer to the American Humvee. This vehicle was used for safari tours in Africa, and it has twin opening roof…

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German Sleeper: A Porsche 911-Powered Karmann Ghia Type 34

Ben Branch June 21, 2025
Porsche 911-Powered Karmann Ghia Type 34
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This is a 1964 Karmann Ghia Type 34 that now benefits from a major engine swap – the original 1.5 liter VW flat-four was removed and replaced with the far more powerful 2.7 liter…

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Safari Roadster For Sale: A 5.0 V8 MGB Project Car

Ben Branch June 20, 2025
Safari-Style MGB Roadster V8
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This is a 1966 MGB Roadster that has been given a comprehensive rebuild, including the fitment of a Ford 5.0 liter V8, a T5 5-speed manual transmission, and heavily revised suspension to turn it into…

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The NSU Prinz 1000: The “Other” Air-Cooled-Rear-Engined German Sports Car

Ben Branch June 19, 2025
NSU Prinz 1000 11
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This is an NSU Prinz 1000 that has been carefully upgraded to rally-specification and used in competition. It’s now being offered for sale as an interesting (and far less expensive) alternative to other air-cooled,…

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A “Volvette” Sleeper: A Volvo 740 Wagon On A C5 Corvette Platform

Ben Branch June 18, 2025
Volvette Volvo Corvette Sleeper
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1990 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon that had its original underpinnings removed, then replaced with the full suspension, brakes, steering, and drivetrain from a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The full project is said…

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