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The Cunningham C-3 – A Rare American Homologation Special

Ben Branch February 27, 2022
Cunningham C-3 Car
  • American
  • Cars
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The Cunningham C-3 was a high-performance GT car developed by America’s Cup winning sailor and racing driver Briggs Cunningham. The C-3 was never intended…

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Full Documentary: Tucker – The Man and The Car

Ben Branch February 27, 2022
Preston Tucker standing next to a Tucker 48
  • Cars
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  • Films

Tucker – The Man and The Car is a half hour long film created for the Tucker Corporation in the mid-1940s to showcase both…

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For Sale: A 1978 Porsche 924 Built To Safari Rally Specification

Ben Branch February 26, 2022
Porsche 924 Safari Rally Specification
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1978 Porsche 924 that has been rebuilt to classic Safari Rally specification, with lifted suspension, a wider track width, larger all-terrain…

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Flamethrower Equipped: A 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn Franklin Camper

Ben Branch February 26, 2022
Chevrolet C20 Longhorn Franklin Camper 2
  • Cars
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  • Curious Contraptions

This 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn pickup and its Franklin camper may be the perfect home-on-wheels for the modern age. It’s equipped with a flamethrower…

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A Rare 1988 Isuzu Piazza Nero XE: “Handling by Lotus”

Ben Branch February 25, 2022
Isuzu Piazza Lotus Car
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  • Classic Cars

This is a rare Isuzu Piazza in Nero XE specification with the desirable “Handling by Lotus” package that vastly improved the capabilities of the…

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Barn Find: 1987 Buick Grand National – Factory Turbocharged

Ben Branch February 23, 2022
1987 Buick Grand National
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This 1987 Buick Grand National is a one-owner car that was left parked up in an open barn for years. This protected it from…

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The AC Greyhound: A Rare Cousin Of The Shelby Cobra

Ben Branch February 22, 2022
AC Greyhound Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The AC Greyhound was released in 1959 as a touring car to accompany the more sporty AC Ace and AC Aceca. The AC Ace…

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“America’s First Supercar” – The Stutz Bearcat

Ben Branch February 20, 2022
Stutz Bearcat
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Stutz Bearcat was introduced in 1912 as the road-going version of the Stutz Indianapolis 500 racing car. Bearcats would win 25 of the 30…

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The Rare Venturi 300 Atlantique: 1 Of 57 Ever Made

Ben Branch February 19, 2022
Venturi 300 Atlantique 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Venturi 300 Atlantique is a little known mid-engined French GT car from the 1990s, they were built in very limited numbers and at…

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An Unusual C3 Corvette Redesigned By George Barris: “The Barrister”

Ben Branch February 19, 2022
Barrister Custom Corvette 20
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The Barrister Custom was a limited production car built by George Barris, based on the C3 Corvette. Though divisive, the styling did attract a…

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A Rare Davis Divan: “The Ultimate Car Of The Future” From 1948

Ben Branch February 17, 2022
Davis Divian Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

This is the unusual Davis Divan, just 12 are thought to have survived to the current day. Upon its release it was billed as…

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The Gilbern Genie: A Rare Production Car From Wales

Ben Branch February 16, 2022
Gilbern Genie
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  • Classic Cars

The Gilbern Genie is one of the better known cars from the only Welsh automaker in history – Gilbern Sports Cars Ltd. Gilbern was…

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