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Rare American Sports Car Project: A Woodill Wildfire

Ben Branch March 8, 2024
Woodill Wildfire
  • American
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This is a Woodill Wildfire project car, it’s a little-known American sports car that debuted in 1952 and is claimed by some to be…

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A Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual

Ben Branch March 8, 2024
Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual 3
  • Books
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This is a Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual, it was developed to accompany the Shelby Cobra 427 and provide instructions on maintenance procedures,…

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For Sale: A Rare 1978 Pontiac Firebird “Macho” Trans Am

Ben Branch March 7, 2024
Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original 1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am, it has what is quite possibly the most 1970s-sounding name of any car from…

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New Tamiya Model: The Lancia Stratos Turbo – $37 USD

Ben Branch March 7, 2024
Lancia Stratos Turbo Tamiya Model
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a 1:24th scale model of the Lancia Stratos Turbo, one of the most purposeful-looking Group 5 race cars of its time and…

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For Sale: President LBJ’s Bulletproof 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia Limousine

Ben Branch March 6, 2024
Imperial Crown Ghia Presidential Limousine 15
  • Cars
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This bulletproof 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia Limousine has a fascinating history. It was first used by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, including in her husband…

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Unassembled 1930s-Era Kit! A Meccano Tin-Plate Clockwork Car

Ben Branch March 6, 2024
Meccano Car Kit
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a Meccano tin-plate clockwork “Motor Car Constructor Outfit No.2,” it’s a model car from the 1930s that remains in unassembled form. Kits…

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Strange Machines: A 1972 Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen “Fridolin”

Ben Branch March 5, 2024
Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen Fridolin
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a modified example of the Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen “Fridolin,” an unusual looking vehicle that was built at the request of the…

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Porsche 911 RSR “Pink Pig” Wall Display

Ben Branch March 4, 2024
Porsche 911 RSR Pink Pig Wall Display 11
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This wall display consists of an authentic Porsche 911 RS carbon fibre bonnet and a swan-neck rear wing that has been fitted to a…

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Beautifully Restored: A 1954 Yellowstone 18′ Travel Trailer

Ben Branch March 3, 2024
Yellowstone 18' Travel Trailer
  • Adventure
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  • Classic Cars

This is a fully-restored 1954 Yellowstone 18′ travel trailer that is said to have won best in show awards in every competition it’s been…

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Mystery Maserati: A 1979 Maserati 330 Ricarrozata By ATL

Ben Branch March 2, 2024
Maserati 330 Ricarrozata Berlinetta By ATL
  • Cars
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This is a 1979 Maserati 330 Ricarrozata Berlinetta that is said to have been coachbuilt by Autotechnica de Lario (ATL) into an elegant hardtop…

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The Only One Made: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird “Italien” Show Car

Ben Branch March 1, 2024
1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien Show Car 9
  • Cars
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This is the 1963 Ford Thunderbird “Italien Show Car,” it’s the only one of its kind, it was designed by Ford Styling and built…

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Stuttgart’s Most Beautiful Creation? The Porsche 906

Ben Branch March 1, 2024
Porsche 906 Carrera 6 8
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The Porsche 906 debuted in 1966 as an almost complete redesign of the earlier Porsche 904. Both vehicles were two seat homologation race cars…

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