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1 Of 2 Survivors: A Rare 1965 Vauxhall Viva HA Brabham GT

Ben Branch April 13, 2024
Vauxhall Viva HA Brabham GT 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of just two surviving examples of the 1965 Vauxhall Viva HA Brabham GT, a rare period competitor for the far more numerous Lotus Fords, particularly the Lotus Cortina. In much the…

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America’s Forgotten (Lamborghini-Based) Supercar: The Vector M12

Ben Branch April 11, 2024
Vector M12
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Vector M12 has one of the most fascinating back-stories of any American car ever made. It was produced after a hostile takeover of Vector by the son of a military dictator, who also…

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The Swedish Ute: A Unique 1973 Volvo 1800ES Pickup Conversion

Ben Branch April 10, 2024
Volvo 1800ES Pickup Conversion
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This highly unusual Volvo 1800ES pickup conversion was built over a period of decades using some additional parts sourced from a scrap Subaru BRAT pickup. The Volvo 1800ES is the shooting brake version of…

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The Bristol Beaufighter – An Unusual Turbocharged V8

Ben Branch April 9, 2024
Bristol Beaufighter
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of very few examples of the Bristol Beaufighter that were made, possibly just 29 left the factory, all fitted with a Rotomaster-turbocharged Chrysler V8 that could push the car to a…

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A 1985 Holden Commodore VK SS Group A – Peter Brock’s Personal Company Car

Ben Branch April 8, 2024
Holden Commodore VK SS Group A
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is arguably one of the most important examples of the Holden Commodore VK SS Group A in existence, largely down to the fact that it was originally used as legendary Australian racing driver…

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There’s A 1977 Tyrrell P34 “Six-Wheeler” For Sale

Ben Branch April 7, 2024
Tyrrell P34 Six-Wheeler
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1977 Tyrrell P34 “Six-Wheeler,” it’s one of the most famous Formula 1 cars of all time and it’s undeniably one of the most distinctive open-wheel racing cars of the 20th century….

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A Full-Sized Lamborghini Countach “Koenig” Sculpture by Benedict Radcliffe

Ben Branch April 7, 2024
Lamborghini Countach Koenig by Benedict Radcliffe
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a full-sized Lamborghini Countach “Koenig” sculpture by celebrated artist Benedict Radcliffe. It’s made from steel rods that have been shaped into the outline of the Lamborghini Countach Koenig – a specially modified…

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A Remote Control “Leyat Helica” 1:6th Scale Model

Ben Branch April 6, 2024
Leyat Helica Model
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1:6th scale remote control model of the Leyat Helica. It’s powered by an air-cooled diesel engine, and propulsion is provided by that distinctive front propeller. Though the Leyat Helica may look…

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A Fiat 500 Engine: The 500cc Twin That Moved A Nation

Ben Branch April 6, 2024
Fiat 500 D Engine
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Fiat 500 D engine, officially called the Fiat 110F, it debuted in the Fiat 500 D in 1960 with a displacement of 499cc and 17 bhp – up from 13 bhp…

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For Sale: The Only 1967 Exemplar I Ever Made

Ben Branch April 5, 2024
Exemplar I Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1967 Exemplar I, it’s the only one of its kind that was ever made, and the sole purpose of its creation was to showcase copper, brass, and bronze as materials for…

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A Rare Auto Union 1000 SP – “The German Thunderbird”

Ben Branch April 4, 2024
Auto Union 1000 SP 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an Auto Union 1000 SP from 1959, it’s been called the “German Thunderbird” due to the obvious styling similarities, and just 5,000 coupe examples were ever made – making it far rarer…

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An EV West Volkswagen Beetle Electric Conversion Kit

Ben Branch April 2, 2024
EV West Volkswagen Beetle Electric Conversion Kit 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a complete, unused conversion kit from EV West to turn a Volkswagen Beetle into a 100% electric car. The kit includes the electric motor, battery modules, and other parts required for the…

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