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This BMW CSL Was An 800HP Experimental Race Car Driven By Ronnie Peterson

Ben Branch May 28, 2020
1974 BMW 3.0 CSL
  • BMW
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When it was first raced in 1976 at the Six Hours of Silverstone this 1974 BMW CSL was producing almost 800 hp courtesy of…

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The Tamiya R/C Volkswagen Beetle Rally – 1:10th Scale + All-Wheel Drive

Ben Branch May 27, 2020
Tamiya R/C Volkswagen Beetle Rally
  • Cars
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  • Gadgets
  • Rally

This is the Tamiya R/C Volkswagen Beetle Rally, it’s an homage to all of the Beetle-based rally and desert racing vehicles that have been…

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For Sale: David Letterman’s 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS

Ben Branch May 26, 2020
David Letterman Ferrari 275 GTS Front
  • Cars
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  • Ferrari

This multi-award winning Ferrari 275 GTS has previously belonged to both Jon A. Shirley, the former president, COO and director of Microsoft, and David…

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Ambitious Engine Swap Option: A Complete Lamborghini Miura P400 V12

Ben Branch May 23, 2020
Lamborghini Miura P400 Engine
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This is a complete Lamborghini Miura P400 engine that finds itself in need of a new home. It would have originally shipped from the…

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Lancia Rally 037 – The Last Rear-Wheel Drive Car To Win The World Rally Championship

Ben Branch May 22, 2020
Lancia 037 Stradale Rear
  • Cars
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  • Rally

The Lancia Rallye 037 is one of the most beloved cars from the legendary Group B rally era, despite the fact it didn’t have…

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A Brief History of the MGC – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch May 22, 2020
MGC sports car
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  • British
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The MGC – A Sports Car in Search of an Engine The story of the MGC is fraught with “what could have been…” possibilities….

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For Sale: A Lamborghini Countach Replica Chassis – Valued At $11,000 To $22,000 USD

Ben Branch May 21, 2020
Lamborghini Countach Chassis
  • Cars
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  • Engineering

This is a complete replica of a Lamborghini Countach chassis, it was built to a remarkable level of original detail, possibly as a replacement…

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Project Car: A Rare, Original 1966 Honda S600

Ben Branch May 18, 2020
Honda S600
  • Cars
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  • Japanese

This 1966 Honda S600 project car is a matching numbers example and a perfect candidate for restoration. Interest in early Japanese sports cars has…

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There’s A Ferrari 275 GTB V12 Engine For Sale On eBay – $175,000 USD

Ben Branch May 16, 2020
Ferrari 275 GTB V12 Engine 4
  • Cars
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The Ferrari 275 GTB was a critically important model for Ferrari, it heralded the Italian automaker’s shift from live rear axles in their 250…

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A Very Early TVR – The TVR Grantura Series II From 1961

Ben Branch May 15, 2020
TVR Grantura Nose
  • British
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The TVR Grantura was a critically important early model from the unusual British car maker, and it would help establish their reputation for building…

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1957 Jaguar XKSS Continuation – The Three Time Le Mans Winning D-Type In Street Clothes

Ben Branch May 11, 2020
Jaguar XKSS Nose
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Although just 25 examples of the Jaguar XKSS were built it took the company over 60 years to complete them all, because of a…

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Documentary: The Incredible Rediscovery Of A Le Mans Porsche 356 SL

Ben Branch May 10, 2020
Porsche 356 SL 2
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This short documentary by the talented team at Praemio covers the rediscovery and restoration of one of the most historically significant cars from Porsche’s…

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