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The Amazing Rattletrap Beach Races In Australia

Ben Branch April 7, 2022
Rattletrap Races Crowdy Head 31
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Hot Rods

Five years ago a new event rattled the windows of holiday makers at the Crowdy Head caravan park on the coast of New South…

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The Marcos GT: An Unusual Sports Car With A Plywood Chassis

Ben Branch April 6, 2022
Marcos GT Car + Chassis
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

This is a Marcos 1600 GT from 1968, a car that’s remarkable for a few reasons, the most famous of which is that its…

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1 Of 14 Ever Made: The Rare 1989 Isdera Spyder 036i

Ben Branch April 4, 2022
Isdera Spyder 036i
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Isdera Spyder 036i, just 14 are believed to have been made by the secretive German automaker, and the example shown here…

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Adventure Rig For Sale: A Land Rover Defender + A Fantic Caballero Scrambler

Ben Branch April 4, 2022
Land Rover Defender And Fantic Caballero Scrambler Hero
  • Adventure
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Motorcycles

It’s not everyday that a rig like this comes up for sale, it comprises of a modified Land Rover Defender 110 and a Fantic…

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The New Lego Speed Champions 1970 Ferrari 512 M – $19.99 USD

Ben Branch April 2, 2022
Lego Speed Champions 1970 Ferrari 512 M
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the 1970 Ferrari 512 M as built from the new New Lego Speed Champions kit, once assembled the model measures in at 1.5″…

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For Sale: A Restored 1963 Polaris Sno-Traveler

Ben Branch April 1, 2022
Polaris Sno-Traveler
  • Adventure
  • Cars
  • Motorcycles

This is a restored Polaris Sno-Traveler K-95 from 1963, it’s a model we’re not used to seeing much of as the vasty majority of them…

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A Custom Land Rover Defender With A Factory-Fitted 3.5 Liter V8

Ben Branch March 31, 2022
Land Rover Defender V8
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1989 Land Rover Defender that was fitted with a 3.5 liter over V8 from the factory, it’s not one of those…

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For Sale: An Upgraded 1983 Toyota Hilux Pickup Camper 5-Speed 4×4

Ben Branch March 30, 2022
Toyota Hilux Pickup 5-Speed 4x4
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Toyota Hilux, better known as the Toyota Pickup in the USA, is one of the most lauded four-wheel drives ever made. Their blend…

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Nigel Mansell Is Selling His Race-Winning 1989 Ferrari 640 Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch March 29, 2022
Nigel Mansell Ferrari 640 F1 Car
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

This is the Ferrari 640 F1 car that was driven by Nigel Mansell to wins in both the Brazilian and Hungarian Grands Prix in 1989….

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There’s A Vintage Ford Econoline Sportsmobile 4×4 Camper For Sale

Ben Branch March 28, 2022
Ford Econoline Sportsmobile 4x4 Camper
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1971 Ford Econoline Sportsmobile 4×4 camper, it’s been significantly modified from its original factory specification and now has lifted suspension, four-wheel…

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A Dutch Rijkspolitie (State Police) Porsche 911 SC Targa

Ben Branch March 27, 2022
Dutch Rijkspolitie Police Porsche 911 SC Targa
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This Porsche 911 SC Targa is a little more special than most, it’s a retired Dutch Rijkspolitie (State Police) highway patrol vehicle, and it remains in…

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Vintage Film: Ford’s Experimental “Wrist Twist” Steering System From 1965

Ben Branch March 27, 2022
Ford Experimental Wrist Twist Steering System
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This short film from Ford is focussed on their “Wrist Twist” steering system from 1965 – a way of steering a car that required…

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