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For Sale: “The Beast” John Dodd’s 27 Liter Merlin V12-Engined Monster

Ben Branch March 2, 2023
The Beast Merlin V12 Car 11
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“The Beast” is one of the most famous custom cars ever built in Britain, this is largely because it’s powered by a monstrous 27…

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The “J.L. Joplin Tanker” 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327 V8

Ben Branch March 2, 2023
Chevrolet Corvette Tanker
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette that was ordered new by J.L. Joplin, a wealthy Texas rancher, in a comfortable GT configuration which includes…

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The Long-Lost Kanzler Coupe Has Been Found (In A Junkyard)

Ben Branch March 1, 2023
Kanzler Coupe
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  • Classic Cars

The unusual looking Malaise Era carriage you see here is a Kanzler Coupe, just three are known to have been built and one of…

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The Auburn Supercharged Speedster: Possibly The Most Beautiful American Car Ever Made

Ben Branch February 27, 2023
Auburn Supercharged Speedster
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There can be no argument that the Auburn 851 Speedster is one of the most beautiful American cars of all time. The sweeping lines…

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For Sale: A Gurney Eagle 351 V8 – Making 725 BHP

Ben Branch February 27, 2023
Gurney Eagle 351 V8
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This is a Gurney Eagle 351 V8, it’s an engine developed by the successful AAR Team (All American Racers) for motorsport use and although…

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The Sultan of Oman’s Aston Martin V8 Vantage “Oscar India” Is For Sale

Ben Branch February 26, 2023
Aston Martin V8
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This is one of only a few examples of the Aston Martin V8 “Oscar India” vehicles to leave the factory in Vantage specification. It…

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A Rare Allard J2: The Unusual British-American Sports Car That Became A Legend

Ben Branch February 25, 2023
Allard J2 10
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Allard J2 is a car that deserves to be a lot more famous than it is, J2s were raced by Zora Arkus-Duntov and Carroll…

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A 100% Electric Miniature Bentley – With Knobby Tires

Ben Branch February 24, 2023
Electric Miniature Bentley
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a handmade miniature Cricklewood-type Bentley sports car with a steel chassis, a plywood body, and a 100% electric drivetrain. It’s designed for…

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Street-Legal Rally Car: A 1979 Porsche 924 Turbo FIA “Group 4”

Ben Branch February 23, 2023
Porsche 924 Turbo
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This Porsche 924 Turbo has been meticulously rebuilt to FIA “Group 4” specification to take part in historic rally competition. It’s street-legal and it’s…

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An Original Illuminated Porsche Japan Mizwa Sign

Ben Branch February 23, 2023
Porsche Japan Sign – Mizwa 7
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This illuminated sign is an original unit made for the Mizwa Motor Sales Corporation in the 1990s. Mizwa was the sole importer of Porsche…

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A Rare Factory-Supercharged Ford Thunderbird “F-Code” Is For Sale

Ben Branch February 22, 2023
Ford Thunderbird F-Code 6
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The Ford Thunderbird “F-Code” is undeniably the most desirable of the first generation production Thunderbirds. Externally they look much like their naturally-aspirated stablemates but…

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An Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce London-To-Sydney Rally Veteran

Ben Branch February 21, 2023
Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce
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  • Racing

This 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint GT Veloce spent the better part of 30 years in storage after it successfully completed the grueling…

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