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Forgotten In A Warehouse For 50+ Years: A Honda CB450 Crate Engine

Ben Branch June 8, 2025
Honda CB450 Crate Engine
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This is said to be an original OEM Honda CB450 crate engine that was forgotten in the back corner of a warehouse for 50+…

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For Sale: Wayne Carini’s Rare 1957 Spohn DV-13

Ben Branch June 6, 2025
Spohn DV-13 Convertible 5
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This is a rare 1957 Spohn DV-13 Convertible, it’s a coachbuilt German car based on a 1939 Ford chassis, and powered by a Cadillac…

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The “Forgotten Aston” – The Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide

Ben Branch June 5, 2025
Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide Sports Saloon
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This is one of just 55 examples of the Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide Sports Saloon that were made, and one of only 47 thought…

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Ever Seen These Before? Fabulous Fiberglass At The Savoy Automobile Museum

Mike Puma June 5, 2025
Savoy Automobile Museum - Fabulous Fiberglass Exhibit
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The Fabulous Fiberglass exhibit showcases handcrafted American cars of the 1960s and 1970s, which is the first of its kind to be on display…

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Hellcat-Swapped: A 1972 Dodge Demon With 707 BHP

Ben Branch June 4, 2025
Hellcat-Swapped Dodge Demon
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This is a 1972 Dodge Demon that now benefits from a series of major upgrades, the most significant of which is an SRT Hellcat…

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For Sale: A 20 Foot Slot Car Version Of Sears Point Raceway

Ben Branch June 3, 2025
Sears Point Raceway Slot Car Track
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This is a slot car scale version of Sears Point Raceway, renamed Sonoma Raceway in 2012, that measures in at a gigantic 20 feet…

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“Secret Camper” Conversion: A 1949 Chevrolet Kurbmaster

Ben Branch June 2, 2025
Chevrolet Kurbmaster Step Van Camper Conversion
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This is a 1949 Chevrolet Kurbmaster Step Van that was given a discreet camper van conversion in the 1970s, then given a full refurbishment…

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Still In The Factory Crate! A Brand New 1967 Mustang Fastback Body Shell

Ben Branch June 1, 2025
Dynacorn Ford Mustang Body Shell
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This is said to be a brand new, never used body shell for a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback that was built at the Dynacorn…

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The AWD Subaru XT Turbo: The Most Aerodynamic Car In The USA (In 1985)

Ben Branch May 30, 2025
Subaru XT Turbo
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This is the largely-forgotten, all-wheel drive Subaru XT Turbo. It debuted in the USA in 1985, where it was heralded as the most aerodynamic…

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The Forgotten Rear-Engined British Bulldog: The Sunbeam Imp

Ben Branch May 29, 2025
Sunbeam Imp
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This is a Sunbeam Imp, a badge-engineered Hillman Imp. It was developed by future Ferrari Formula 1 driver Mike Parkes – the same man…

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eBay Find: The Lotus Elan From “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid”

Ben Branch May 28, 2025
Lotus Elan M100
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This is said to be the 1990 Lotus Elan SE that was used while filming the Rick Moranis classic Honey, I Blew Up the…

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Ever Seen One Before? A Rare Bitter SC 5-Speed

Ben Branch May 27, 2025
Bitter SC Car
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This is a 1985 Bitter SC, it’s a German GT car developed by former racing driver Erich Bitter and his team, and designed by…

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