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The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ25 – The Japanese Jeep Rival

Ben Branch December 7, 2018
Toyota FJ25 Land Cruiser 7
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The Toyota FJ25 Land Cruiser was part of the 20 series Land Cruisers that first appeared in 1955 as the second generation of the…

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1927 Ford Model T Track-Nose Roadster by Jack Thompson

Ben Branch November 29, 2018
Ford Model T Hot Rod Roadster
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Hot Rods

This Ford Model T Track-Nose is one of the most well-known hot rods of its era, it was built by Jack Thompson with help…

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A Complete Toolkit For A Ferrari 275 GTB – $9,000 USD

Ben Branch November 24, 2018
Ferrari 275 GTB Tool Kit
  • Classic Cars
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Tools

This is a complete, original toolkit for a Ferrari 275 GTB and as you can tell, the Ferrari factory didn’t skimp on the essentials when…

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Mystery Solved*: Rediscovering The Lost Alan Mann Racing Lotus Cortina Mk1

Jon Branch November 23, 2018
Lotus Cortina Mk1 Main
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ford

*Editor’s Note: The authenticity of this car has been challenged since this article was published, any prospective buyers need to do comprehensive due diligence before bidding….

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1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT

Ben Branch May 22, 2017
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian

A Short History of the Dino Purists are always quick to point out that this car didn’t actually wear a Ferrari badge – it…

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Duesenberg Model SJ

Ben Branch July 4, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

The Duesenberg Model SJ was to be one of the finest and fastest cars ever produced by the storied American luxury automobile manufacturer. Each…

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Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster

Ben Branch May 26, 2015
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Style
  • Vintage

The V12 version of the Auburn Twelve Salon Speedster is one of the rarest and (I think) most beautiful pre-WWII American cars ever made….

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AC Ace

Ben Branch May 23, 2015
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Vintage

The AC Ace is a car that you may never have heard of, but might recognise nonetheless. It’s the car that would form the…

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Sir Stirling Moss’ Porsche 718

Ben Branch May 15, 2015
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • German
  • Porsche
  • Racing

The Porsche 718 was a competition focussed evolution of the Porsche 550 Spyder, which had been a very successful car for the still relatively…

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1

Ben Branch May 12, 2015
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Jaguar

The first Jaguar E-Type has since become known as the Series 1, to distinguish it from the latter Series 2 and Series 3. Of…

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1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

Ben Branch May 5, 2015
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Ferrari
  • Luxury

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4, was released in 1968 at the Paris Salon and quickly had its name unofficially changed by the press to “Ferrari…

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Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB

Ben Branch May 2, 2015
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Racing

The Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was originally shown to the world at the 1959 Paris Auto Show, where it quickly captured the attention…

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