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1910 Thor Single

Ben Branch July 15, 2017
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

Although many people have never heard of Thor, the company played a huge role in the early days of the American motorcycle industry –…

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Ex-David Gilmour / Pink Floyd Ferrari F40

Ben Branch June 27, 2017
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Rare

In July 1988 Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and drummer Nick Mason arrived at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track to take possession of their matching Ferrari F40s….

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Pur Sang Type 35

Ben Branch June 22, 2017
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Racing
  • Rare

A Brief History of the Pur Sang Type 35 The Pur Sang Type 35 has the unique distinction of being the first replica car ever…

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1936 Lincoln-Zephyr V12 “Twin-Grille”

Ben Branch June 15, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Rare

A Brief History of the Lincoln-Zephyr V12 The Lincoln-Zephyr V12 made its first appearance in 1936, its impressive V12 engine was a stark contrast to…

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1968 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro

Ben Branch June 10, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Rare

Meet Don Yenko The custom Chevrolets built by Don Yenko and his team are legendary – so legendary in fact that Chevrolet bought the rights…

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1933 Morgan Super Sports Three-Wheeler

Ben Branch June 7, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Rare

A Short History of the Morgan Three-Wheeler The Morgan Motor Company was established in 1910 and it’s survived where many hundreds of other small companies…

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1970 AMC Rebel Machine

Ben Branch June 2, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Muscle Cars
  • Rare

A Short History of the AMC Rebel Machine The AMC Rebel Machine was introduced in 1970 and would only be available for a single model…

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1974 Porsche Carrera 3.0 RS – Ex-Lord Mexborough

Ben Branch May 30, 2017
  • Cars
  • Porsche
  • Racing
  • Rare

The 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is an exceedingly rare car, just 55 were made and today they’re considered amongst the finest naturally…

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World Speed Record Holder: Brough Superior “Baby Pendine”

Ben Branch May 26, 2017
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

A Short History of the Brough Superior SS100 The Brough Superior SS100 is a motorcycle that needs no introduction to anyone with even a passing…

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1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio

Ben Branch May 17, 2017
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Rare

A Short History of the Lamborghini Countach LP400 When the bright yellow prototype of the Lamborghini Countach LP400 was first shown to the public…

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1976 Porsche 934/5 Kremer Group 4

Ben Branch May 16, 2017
  • Cars
  • Porsche
  • Racing
  • Rare

A Short History of the Porsche 934 The Porsche 934 was a development of the Turbo 911 (the 930) for Group 4 racing –…

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The 1955 Earls Court Motor Show Car – Austin-Healey 100/4

Ben Branch May 15, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Rare

A Short History of the Austin-Healey 100/4 The story of Austin-Healey is the stuff of motoring legend. The original version of the car was called…

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