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Silodrome Buying Guides: The Lotus Elan

Jon Branch January 31, 2024
Lotus Elan Colin Chapman
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The Lotus Elan marked a turning point in the history of Colin Chapman’s Lotus Cars – it pioneered the trademark Lotus backbone chassis with…

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Rare Factory Prototype: A 1968 Aston Martin DBS Powered By A Le Mans V8

Ben Branch January 30, 2024
Aston Martin DBS V8 Prototype
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This Aston Martin DBS V8 is almost certainly the fastest example ever built, it was factory-fitted with a Lola Aston Martin V8 engine that…

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Retired Racer: A 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE “Gentleman’s Express”

Ben Branch January 29, 2024
Ferrari 250 GTE
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This is a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE that has some rather unusual history, it was bought in the 1980s by the North Italian Racing…

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For Sale: A 1987 Ferrari Testarossa Engine – Lightly Burned In A House Fire

Ben Branch January 29, 2024
Ferrari Testarossa Engine
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This is a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa flat-12 engine, it was fitted to a Testarossa that was, very unfortunately, caught up in a house fire…

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An Unusual Little Car That Started A Craze: The 1958 Fiat 500 Spiaggina Boano

Ben Branch January 28, 2024
Fiat 500 Spiaggina Boano
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This is one of two examples of the 1958 Fiat 500 Spiaggina Boano ever made. It was originally owned by Gianni Agnelli, one of…

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For Sale: A Beautiful 1955 Alfa Romeo T10 “Autotutto” Camper Van

Ben Branch January 27, 2024
Alfa Romeo T10 Autotutto Camper Van
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This is a beautifully restored 1955 Alfa Romeo T10 “Autotutto” camper van that’s powered by its original supercharged diesel two-stroke engine. The T10 “Autotutto”…

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Historical Oddity: A 3-Wheeled MV Agusta Go Kart

Ben Branch January 26, 2024
MV Agusta Go Kart
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This is a rare MV Agusta Go Kart from 1950, unusually it has a tricycle layout, it’s fitted with a motorcycle engine and chain…

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The Rare Mid-Engined Matra 530 LX

Ben Branch January 25, 2024
Matra 530 Car
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This is a Matra 530LX, it’s a relatively rare French 2+2 sports car that’s powered by a mid-mounted V4 engine – it’s one of…

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A Fascinating Set Of Vintage Alfa Romeo Factory Blueprints

Ben Branch January 25, 2024
Alfa Romeo Factory Blueprints
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This is a set of 68 original Alfa Romeo factory blueprints, archive photos, and factory windscreen stickers that feature car and engine designs dating…

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The Original Lola Race Car Moulds Are Up For Sale

Ben Branch January 24, 2024
Lola Race Car Moulds and Body Panels 11
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This remarkable collection of original Lola race car moulds was bought directly from Lola founder Eric Broadley in 1990. The moulds were then used to…

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Retro Buggy: A 1990 Honda Pilot FL400R

Ben Branch January 24, 2024
Honda Pilot FL400R Buggy ATV
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This is a Honda Pilot FL400R one-person ATV buggy from 1990, it’s powered by a 397cc two-stroke engine and its list of features and…

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For Sale: A 1969 Shelby GT350 “SCCA B Production” Fastback

Ben Branch January 23, 2024
1969 Shelby GT350
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This 1969 Shelby GT350 has a remarkable story to tell, it was stolen shortly after it was delivered in 1969 and damaged. It was…

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