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A Quick History of the Porsche 944

Jon Branch October 28, 2019
Porsche-944-Drive-Train
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Porsche 944 is one of the most underrated sports cars of its age, with impeccable styling, near perfect weight distribution, a reliable drivetrain,…

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Documentary: History of the Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III – The Fastest 4-Door Car In The World (In 1971)

Ben Branch October 27, 2019
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Muscle Cars

The Ford Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III is one of the most valuable Australian-made cars in history, but it’s largely unknown outside its home…

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The Car That Was Killed By The US Justice Department – The Baldwin Motion Phase III GT Corvette

Ben Branch October 25, 2019
Baldwin Motion Phase III GT Corvette Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  It’s believed that just 10 examples of the Baldwin Motion Corvette were built before production was shut down by the US Justice Department….

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60 Seconds Of Audio Perfection: The Lancia Fulvia HF 1600 Lusso

Ben Branch October 25, 2019
Lancia Fulvia HF 1600 Lusso
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films
  • Italian

  This short film is essentially 60 seconds of audio perfection, showcasing what it’s like to drive a well-sorted Lancia Fulvia HF 1600 Lusso. The…

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The Perfect Land Cruiser? This Is A 1983 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup

Ben Branch October 23, 2019
Toyota FJ-45 Land Cruiser Pickup Headlight
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

This Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Pickup has been through a comprehensive restoration to factory-fresh condition, just as it would have looked rolling off the…

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100% Road Legal + Ideal As A Post-Apocalyptic Daily Driver – WW2-Era White M16 MGMC Half-Track

Ben Branch October 22, 2019
White M16 MGMC Half-Track
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Military

The White M16 MGMC Half-Track was originally developed to fulfill an anti-aircraft role during WW2, with its M45 Quadmount of Browning M2 .50 caliber…

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The Most Beautiful Motorhome Of The 20th Century? This Is The 1937 Western Clipper

Ben Branch October 19, 2019
Western Clipper Motorhome
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design

The series of Western Clipper Motorhomes were designed by the prolific and influential industrial designer Brooks Stevens, before the United States entered WW2 in…

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An Italian-American Legend – The Rare Iso Grifo GL Series II

Ben Branch October 17, 2019
Iso Grifo GL Series II Front
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Iso Grifo GL Series II was the upgraded second iteration of the Iso Grifo GL – a car that had been developed by…

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The First Turbocharged Production BMW – 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo

Ben Branch October 15, 2019
BMW 2002 Turbo Grille
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The BMW 2002 Turbo was the quickest version of the mighty little 2002, a car named for its engine size of 2000cc and its…

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The Mighty Rambo Lambo – A 1990 Lamborghini LM002 V12

Ben Branch October 9, 2019
Lamborghini LM002 SUV
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Lamborghini LM002 must have seemed like a four wheel drive from a parallel universe when it was introduced in 1986. The larger than…

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Barn Fresh: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

Ben Branch October 7, 2019
Lamborghini Miura P400 S Nose 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

The Lamborghini Miura P400 S was introduced in 1968 with a series of modest upgrades over the original Miura P400 which had been released…

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This Is The First Apollo 3500 GT Spider – It’s 1 Of Only 5 Ever Made

Ben Branch October 3, 2019
Apollo 3500 GT Spider 2
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

  This is the first Apollo 3500 GT Spider that was ever built, just 5 Spider versions of the Apollo 3500 GT would be…

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