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The Only Bizzarrini Monoposto Prototype “F1 Car” Ever Built

Ben Branch May 18, 2022
1965 Bizzarrini Monoposto Prototype F1 Car
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This is the only example of the 1965 Bizzarrini Monoposto prototype that was ever built, it’s a single-seat, open-wheeled racing car powered by a highly-modified…

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1 Of 3 Prototypes Ever Made: The 200 MPH Ford Torino King Cobra

Ben Branch May 17, 2022
Ford Torino King Cobra
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The Ford Torino King Cobra was developed in secrecy with a single goal in mind – to beat the Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird,…

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A Datsun 280ZX Turbo – An Early 80s Legend

Ben Branch May 16, 2022
Datsun 280ZX Turbo 22
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This is an original Datsun 280ZX Turbo, a model developed specifically to boost the power output of the Z series whilst unashamedly taking advantage…

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Vintage Documentary: Is This The Car Of The Future?

Ben Branch May 15, 2022
Is This The Car Of The Future BBC Film
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This short film, titled “Is This The Car Of The Future?” is part of the BBC Tomorrow’s World archive from 1971. In the film James…

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The “Forgotten Ferrari” 365 GTC/4

Ben Branch May 12, 2022
Ferrari 365 GTC 4 7
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The Ferrari 365 GTC/4 has been called the “Forgotten Ferrari” by some, largely due to the fact that it was produced alongside the legendary Ferrari…

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This Was (Briefly) Hugh Hefner’s Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster

Ben Branch May 11, 2022
Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster Car
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This 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster was gifted new to Playboy Magazine publisher Hugh Hefner by Chicago-based industrialist Stanley Harold “Wacky” Arnolt. The controversial…

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The TVR Griffith 500 – A Rare V8 Roadster From The 1990s

Ben Branch May 10, 2022
TVR Griffith 500 10
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The TVR Griffith 500 is widely considered to be one of the greatest TVRs ever made. It was launched at the 1990 Birmingham Motor…

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For Sale: The 1976 Chevrolet Impala Built By Gas Monkey Garage

Ben Branch May 8, 2022
Chevrolet Impala Built By Gas Monkey Garage
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This 1976 Chevrolet Impala was built by Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman of Gas Monkey Garage to compete in the Gumball 3000 and the…

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This Might Be The Last Unfinished Lister Jaguar XJS And It’s For Sale*

Ben Branch May 7, 2022
Lister Jaguar XJS
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The Lister Jaguar XJS was one of the fastest road-going Jaguars in the world in its day, in fact it’s still among the fastest today over 30 years after it was introduced.

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A Rare Bricklin SV-1 Warehouse Find – The “Canadian DeLorean”

Ben Branch May 6, 2022
Bricklin SV-1 Project Car
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This Bricklin SV-1 was recently discovered in a warehouse, it’s in largely complete condition but obviously requires a full restoration. The chassis, body, engine,…

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The Full-Sized Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car From Broadway Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 5, 2022
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car
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There are few movie and theater cars more beloved than Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, it formed the backbone of a rags to riches tale of…

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The Troy Indy Special Prototype Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 4, 2022
Troy Indy Special
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This is the prototype of the Troy Indy Special, a new limited production car from the team at 7fifteen Motorworks that is essentially a…

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