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Victress C2 Project Car: A Rare American-Made Porsche 356 Competitor

Ben Branch April 19, 2025
Victress C2 Coupe
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This is a Victress C2 Coupe, a handbuilt American sports car designed by Merrill Powell in the mid-1950s and now largely forgotten. The Victress C2 was typically built on an MGA chassis and would…

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An Incredible 1:1 Scale Lancia Stratos HF Sculpture By Benedict Radcliffe

Ben Branch April 19, 2025
Lancia Stratos HF Sculpture
  • Art
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This is a 1:1 scale Lancia Stratos HF sculpture by celebrated artist Benedict Radcliffe. The Stratos is widely believed to be one of Marcello Gandini’s finest designs, and he had quite the portfolio to choose…

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An (Unusual) Affordable Gullwing: The Rare Mazda Autozam AZ-1

Ben Branch April 17, 2025
Mazda Autozam AZ-1 7
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This is a 1992 Mazda Autozam AZ-1, a rare mid-engined JDM kei-class sports car that was never officially exported to the United States. This one has now been imported and it’s being offered for…

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Swedish Shooting Brake: A Highly-Modified 1973 Volvo 1800ES

Ben Branch April 16, 2025
Volvo 1800ES
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This is a 1973 Volvo 1800ES that’s been given a series of major modifications both inside and out. It now has a bespoke interior with a sound system that’ll blow the windows out of…

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Florida Garage Find: A 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency

Ben Branch April 15, 2025
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Garage Find
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This is a 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency that was bought new by a doctor in Florida, and then kept by him right to the current day – that’s him in the picture above next…

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Ever Seen One Before? A Rare Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T E49

Ben Branch April 11, 2025
Valiant Charger VH
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This is a 1972 Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49, it’s a car you may never have seen before if you aren’t from Australia or New Zealand, as it was built in Australia and…

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For Sale – The Long Forgotten Saab-Powered Concept Car: The 1962 Quantum III

Ben Branch April 10, 2025
Saab Quantum III
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  • Classic Cars

This is one of three examples of the 1962 Quantum III concept car that were made. It was designed by Walter Kern, a successful amateur racing driver and nuclear physicist at the Massachusetts Institute…

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Build It Yourself: A “James Bond” Aston Martin DB5 Replica (With 007 Gadgets Included)

Ben Branch April 9, 2025
Aston Martin DB5 James Bond Project Car
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This is a collection of parts to build a replica James Bond-style Aston Martin DB5, including the rotating license plates, a removable ejector roof panel, a pop-up rear bullet shield, rear axle tire slashers,…

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For Sale: An Incredible Collection Of Alfa Romeo Factory Blueprints

Ben Branch April 9, 2025
Alfa Romeo Factory Blueprint Collection
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  • Classic Cars
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This is a collection of Alfa Romeo factory blueprints, drawn up as production-grade facsimiles for use in manufacturing and for archive purposes. These blueprints were kept by long-time employee Luigi Fusi, and preserved in…

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Home-On-Wheels: A Lotus-Style 1969 Ford Transit Camper

Ben Branch April 8, 2025
Ford Transit MkI Camper Van
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This is a 1969 Ford Transit Camper Van that now benefits from a full restoration back to as-new condition. It’s been finished in a Lotus Cortina livery and it has comfortable accommodations for two…

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Ever Seen One Before? A Jaguar-Powered Allard Palm Beach

Ben Branch April 6, 2025
Allard Palm Beach
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The Allard Palm Beach was released as the Allard Motor Company’s more affordable sports car in 1952. The model would compete with similar cars from MG, Triumph, and even Jaguar and Aston Martin. Although…

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Barn Find: An Affordable Alfa Romeo Montreal Project Car

Ben Branch April 5, 2025
Alfa Romeo Montreal
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This is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Montreal that has been in storage for approximately 38 years since 1987. It formerly belonged to Philip Duffy of PD Graphics, a famous record cover designer who mixed…

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