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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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For Sale: An “A Team” Spec 1980 GMC Vandura

Ben Branch July 31, 2026
GMC Vandura A Team Van
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This is a 1980 GMC Vandura powered by a 6.6 liter a V8, the van has been rebuilt to A Team-spec, including a full repaint in the TV van’s black and gray colorway with…

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For Sale: The 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 Pamela Anderson Drove In “V.I.P.”

Ben Branch July 30, 2026
Dodge Viper RT10
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This is the 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 that was driven by Pamela Anderson for years on the American TV series V.I.P. from 1998 to 2002. The Viper powered by the 8.0 liter V10 putting…

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The Miata-Based Healy Enigma – With A Lexus 4.0 Liter V8

Ben Branch July 28, 2026
Healy Enigma V8 Sports Car 20
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This is a Healy Enigma, it’s powered by a Lexus 4.0 liter V8 said to offer up to 300 bhp. The car has a bespoke chassis, it uses Mazda Miata running gear, but it…

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The Jensen 541R: Britain’s Overlooked 300 SL Rival

Ben Branch July 27, 2026
Jensen 541R 9
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This is a Jensen 541R from 1959, though it’s often overlooked today, it was one of the leading British GT cars of its time, capable of over 125 mph (201 km/h) and built with…

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This Is The Brand New Lego® Icons Jaguar E-Type

Ben Branch July 27, 2026
Lego Icons Jaguar E-Type 12
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This is the new Lego® Icons Jaguar E-Type, it’s an incredible 1:12 scale model that measures in at over a foot long (14.5 inches), and consists of 1,673 pieces. The Lego® Icons series includes…

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Forgotten American Sports Car: The Byers SR-100

Ben Branch July 24, 2026
Byers SR-100 Sports Car 7
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This is a rare Byers SR-100, it’s an American-made sports car from the 1950s with styling that’s been winning it fans for decades. The performance of the car can be extremely competitive as well…

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For Sale: The Incredible 1961 Volkswagen Radcliffe “Orange Beach”

Ben Branch July 23, 2026
Volkswagen Radcliffe Orange Beach Buggy
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This is the Volkswagen Radcliffe Orange Beach, it’s a VW-based dune buggy built by celebrated artist Benedict Radcliffe, and it’s both fully-functional and 100% road-legal. Radcliffe built two of these beach buggies, and though…

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