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For Sale: A 1967 Oldsmobile 442 – “The Thinking Man’s GTO”

Ben Branch August 12, 2026
1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
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This is a 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible that has been given a full nut-and-bolt restoration, as well as an upgrade to the W-30 performance package – an option that was never offered on the…

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For Sale: A 1972 Ginetta G15 – The Forgotten Rear-Engined Sports Car

Ben Branch August 10, 2026
Ginetta G15 Classic Car 7
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This is a Ginetta G15 from 1972, it was restored in its original Firecracker Orange in 2011, and it’s been featured in both Octane and Practical Classics magazines since. The G15 was a rear-engined…

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The American-Made Mosler Raptor – A Forgotten ’90s Supercar

Ben Branch August 8, 2026
Mosler Raptor Main
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This is one of the two original Mosler Raptor prototypes that were built in-period, and it’s now being offered for sale on FB Marketplace of all places. Raptors were astonishingly fast cars by the…

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For Sale: A Rare 1970 Ford Mustang “Twister Special”

Ben Branch August 7, 2026
Ford Mustang Twister Special
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This is a rare, original 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special, it’s one of the 96 Twister Specials built in 1970, with only 52 still known to exist – according to the official…

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There’s A 1983 Ducati MHR 900 For Sale

Ben Branch August 6, 2026
Ducati MHR 900 9
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This is an original 1983 Ducati MHR 900 that was part of a private Japanese collection for many years – resulting in it having a remarkably low mileage, with just 5,948 miles (9,573 kms)…

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The Dutton Reef Amphibious Vehicle: Based On A Ford Fiesta!

Ben Branch August 6, 2026
Dutton Reef Amphibious Vehicle 15
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This is a 2021 Dutton Reef, it’s a factory-built amphibious vehicle licensed for use both on the land and on the water, and the good news is that it uses Ford Fiesta running gear,…

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The Dutch Answer To Caterham: A Rare Donkervoort S8 “Super Eight”

Ben Branch August 5, 2026
Donkervoort S8 Super Eight
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This is a rare Donkervoort S8 “Super Eight” from 1984. It’s a Dutch-built clubman style car, a format made popular by the Lotus 7, with the no-nonsense Dutch take on the genre by Donkervoort…

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Vintage Sleeper: A V8-Powered 1965 Ford Cortina

Ben Branch August 3, 2026
Ford Cortina V8 Sleeper 1
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This is a 1965 Ford Cortina GT, but under the skin it’s been significantly modified, it’s now powered by a 347 V8 mated to a 6-speed manual box, sending power back to the rear…

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Barn Find: Hidden Away For 36 Years! A 1980 Triumph TR8

Ben Branch August 2, 2026
Triumph TR8 1
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This is a Triumph TR8 that was tucked away in 1990 and then left, untouched, for 36 years. This is a desirable 5-speed manual version of the car, with fewer than 38,000 miles on…

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The 4×4 Tamiya R/C “Squash Van”

Ben Branch August 2, 2026
Tamiya Squash Van
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This is the Tamiya Squash Van, it’s a remote controlled monster-truck-style van carefully designed with 1950s American styling cues, without actually being a replica of any specific vehicle. The Squash Van is based on…

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For Sale: A 1967 Shelby GT500 428 Police Interceptor

Ben Branch August 1, 2026
1967 Shelby GT500
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This is a 1967 Shelby GT500, it’s powered by the 428 cubic inch Police Interceptor V8, mated to the highly-desirable 4-speed manual transmission. In a straight line, the ’67 GT500 was one of the…

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eBay Find: A 1941 Willys Barstool Go Kart Racer

Ben Branch August 1, 2026
1941 Willys Barstool Go Kart Racer
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This is a 1941 Willys Barstool Go Kart Racer, it’s essentially a go kart with a miniature 1941 Willys-style body over the top, an upright riding position, and a 49cc single-cylinder engine with a…

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