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383 V8-Swapped Sleeper: An Ex-Paul Allen 1975 Chevrolet Monza

Ben Branch July 8, 2026
Chevrolet Monza V8 Sleeper 3
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 with the 4-speed manual transmission. It originally belonged to Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, and after his…

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Flathead V8-Powered! An Upgraded 1950 Ford 8N Tractor

Ben Branch July 7, 2026
Ford 8N Tractor Funk V8
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This is a restored 1950 Ford 8N Tractor that as an early prototype for the legendary Flathead V8 engine conversions carried out by the…

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Package Deal: A 600 BHP 1986 Audi Quattro Sport S1-E2 + 1988 VW Van

Ben Branch July 6, 2026
Audi Quattro Sport S1-E2
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This is a 1986 Audi Quattro Sport S1-E2 that was built from the remains of an original 1986 factory prototype that was damaged during…

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For Sale: Howard Donald’s 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Campervan

Ben Branch July 5, 2026
Volkswagen Type 2 T1 Campervan 1
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This is a 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) Campervan powered by an uprated 2.0 liter twin-carb engine. It currently belongs to celebrity-owner Howard Donald,…

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eBay Find: A 1960s American-Made LaDawri Daytona – $8,500 USD

Ben Branch July 4, 2026
LaDawri Daytona
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This is an original 1960s-era LaDawri Daytona that’s powered by a 350 Chevrolet V8, or at least it will be once the engine is…

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1:1 Scale: An Incredible 1967 Lotus 49 Racing Simulator

Ben Branch July 4, 2026
1967 Lotus 49 Racing Simulator
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This is a racing simulator built around a 1:1 scale model of the legendary Lotus 49 Formula 1 car from 1967. This sim was…

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For Sale: A 354 BHP AMG V8-Swapped 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

Ben Branch July 1, 2026
Kwiek Classics AMG V8-Swapped Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda
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This is a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL that’s now considerably faster than it was when it left the factory, largely thanks to the fact that…

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For Sale: A Rare 1968 Pontiac GTO “Royal Bobcat” 428

Ben Branch June 29, 2026
Pontiac GTO Royal Bobcat 428
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This is an original Pontiac GTO from 1968 with the rare “Royal Bobcat” 428 performance package installed in-period by Royal Pontiac of Royal Oak,…

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The Forgotten Factory 7.0 Liter! The Rare 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E

Ben Branch June 27, 2026
Mercury Cougar GT-E
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This is a restored 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E, it was factory-fitted with the W-code 427 cubic inch (7.0 liter) V8, and it was given…

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Mid-Engined + Honda VTEC-Powered: The Incredible Espera Sbarro Katana

Ben Branch June 26, 2026
Espera Sbarro Katana Car 4
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This is the 2008 Espera Sbarro Katana, it’s a one-off sports car powered by a mid-mounted Honda VTEC, with a completely bespoke lightweight body….

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Rare Australian Super Sedan! A 1988 Holden HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw

Ben Branch June 24, 2026
Holden HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw
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This is a rare, original Holden HSV VL SS Group A Walkinshaw from 1988. It’s one of the most desirable of the 1980s-era Australian…

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For Sale: An Incredible Mid-Engined T-Bucket Hot Rod

Ben Branch June 23, 2026
Mid-Engined Pontiac Fiero-Powered T-Bucket Hot Rod 2
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This is a one-off, mid-engined, Pontiac-powered Hot Rod that was built in the late 1990s using drivetrain parts from a Fiero. It was featured…

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