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There’s A Vintage Mini “Stretch Limousine” For Sale

Ben Branch March 16, 2026
Mini Stretch Limousine
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This is a 1985 Austin Mini that has been professionally converted into a stretch limousine, with four doors and seating for up to six people. The car was built by a specialist in the…

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A 360 BHP “Nailhead” V8 1965 Buick Riviera GS

Ben Branch March 15, 2026
1965 Buick Riviera GS
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This is a 1965 Buick Riviera GS, its restoration was completed in 2017, and it still retains its matching numbers 425 cubic inch, 360 bhp “Nailhead” V8 putting out 465 lb ft of torque….

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There’s A National Lampoon-Style “Family Truckster” For Sale

Ben Branch March 14, 2026
National Lampoon Family Truckster Car
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This is a 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon that was converted into a convincing “Family Truckster” replica, after the car used in the legendary 1983 comedy film National Lampoon’s Vacation starring Chevy…

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Italy’s “Forgotten Ford” – The Unusual OSI 20M TS

Ben Branch March 13, 2026
OSI 20M TS Car 1
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This is one of the original examples of the OSI 20M TS from 1968. It was a car designed in Italy and built on the platform of the European-designed Ford Taunus 20M, with a…

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Hunter S. Thompson’s 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Is For Sale

Ben Branch March 12, 2026
Hunter S. Thompson Chevrolet Caprice - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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This is the 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Convertible that was gifted to Hunter S. Thompson in 1990, and then kept by him until his death in 2005. The car featured heavily in the 1998 film…

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For Sale: An “A-Team” Spec GMC Vandura

Ben Branch March 11, 2026
GMC Vandura A-Team
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This is a 1981 GMC Vandura powered by a 5.0 liter V8. It was recently restored to a cost of over $20,000 USD, and it’s now finished in “A-Team” specification, with the classic paint…

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The Wild 2009 Sbarro Alcador GTB (Based On The Ferrari 360 Modena)

Ben Branch March 9, 2026
Sbarro-Alcador-GTB-4
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This is the Sbarro Alcador GTB from 2009, it’s a car you may never have seen before as only one was ever made to this specification, and it’s based on the underpinnings of the…

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5.7 Liter V8-Swapped! An Unusual 1951 Muntz Jet

Ben Branch March 8, 2026
Engine-Swapped Muntz Jet Car
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This is a 1951 Muntz Jet that is now powered by a Chevrolet 350 small block V8, offering vastly more power than the original 160 bhp power unit supplied by the likes of Cadillac…

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Ever Seen One Before? This Is A Rare Gilbern Invader From 1972

Ben Branch March 7, 2026
Gilbern Invader 1
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This is a rare Gilbern Invader from 1972, it’s a little-remembered GT car that was built in Wales and offered sprightly performance thanks to its relatively low curb weight and its 3.0 liter Ford…

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Porsche 356 Outlaw Replica: Built On A Lotus Elise Chassis With A 550 BHP Honda Engine

Ben Branch March 3, 2026
Porsche 356 Outlaw Replica Lotus Elise Chassis
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We don’t often feature replicas here on Silodrome, unless they’re something special, or wildly unusual. This car is a combination of both. It’s a Porsche 356 replica based on a Lotus Elise chassis, and…

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Barn Find: A Long-Lost 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Ben Branch March 2, 2026
1957 Chevrolet Project Car
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This is an original 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air barn find, being offered for sale on eBay out of longterm storage and now requiring a full restoration – although the good news is that many…

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eBay Find: An Unusual American-Made 1958 Devin Roadster

Ben Branch February 28, 2026
Devin Roadster
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This is a 1958 Devin Roadster, it’s a little-known American sports car from the mid-century era that was developed to race against the best from Europe. As with all Devins, this one has a…

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