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40 Years In Storage: A 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project Car

Ben Branch April 2, 2023
1958 Chevrolet Corvette
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This is a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette that was disassembled for a restoration over 40 years ago, sadly the rebuild stalled and it’s been sitting…

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The Breitling Top Time Thunderbird Chronograph

Ben Branch April 2, 2023
Breitling Top Time Thunderbird Chronograph
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This is the Breitling Top Time Ford Thunderbird chronograph, it’s a recent release from the Swiss watchmaker designed in the spirit of the original Top…

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A Rare Toyota Sports 800: The First Toyota Sports Car Ever Made

Ben Branch April 1, 2023
Toyota Sports 800
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Though it may look a little unusual now, the Toyota Sports 800 was the first production sports car ever made by the Japanese marque. This…

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A Rebuilt Land Cruiser 70 Series Troop Carrier – The Mighty “Troopy”

Ben Branch April 1, 2023
Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy
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  • Classic 4x4

The Land Cruiser 70 Series Troop Carrier has long been known as the “Troopy” in Australia, one of the countries where it has sold…

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1991 Pharaohs’ Rally Class Winner: A Rally Raid Range Rover

Ben Branch March 31, 2023
Paris-Dakar Rally Range Rover
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1991 Range Rover that was bought and prepared for endurance rally competition by Italian gentleman racer Franco de Paoli, his original intention was to race…

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An Incredible 1:1 Scale Porsche 917 Le Mans Slot Car Raceway

Ben Branch March 31, 2023
Porsche 917 Le Mans Slot Car Raceway
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This is a Porsche 917 Le Mans slot car raceway that was built by Slot Mods of Detroit. It’s housed inside a replica Porsche…

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For Sale: A Lamborghini Urraco – “The Forgotten Lamborghini”

Ben Branch March 30, 2023
Lamborghini Urraco
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The Lamborghini Urraco was designed by Marcello Gandini as an answer to the Ferrari Dino and the Porsche 911. It has a 2+2 seating arrangement…

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The Citroën Méhari: An Unusual Car Designed By A WWII Fighter Ace

Ben Branch March 30, 2023
Citroen Mehari Car
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The Citroën Méhari was developed in the 1960s as one of the world’s first ABS plastic-bodied cars. It was influenced by the WWII-era Willys Jeep…

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A Viper Defender From The 1990s TV Series “Viper” Is For Sale

Ben Branch March 29, 2023
Viper Defender TV Series Car
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This is one of an estimated 14 Viper Defenders that were built for the 1990s TV Series “Viper” starring James McCaffrey, Dorian Harewood, and…

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For Sale: A “Desert Raider” Citroën ZX Rallye Raid 4×4

Ben Branch March 29, 2023
Citroen ZX Rallye Raid
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This is an original Citroën ZX Rallye Raid, it’s one of the most successful off-road racing vehicles of all time having won a slew…

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1 of 9 Imported To The USA: A Rare Mercedes-Benz G Wagon Pickup

Ben Branch March 28, 2023
Mercedes-Benz G Wagon W461 Pickup
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  • Classic 4x4

This 1993 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon W461 pickup truck is said to be one of just nine that were imported into the United States, it’s from…

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For Sale: A Belisha Beacon From The Famous Abbey Road Pedestrian Crossing

Ben Branch March 28, 2023
The-Beatles-Abbey-Road-Crossing
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This is an original “Belisha Beacon” from the Abbey Road pedestrian crossing in the City of Westminster in Greater London. It’s arguably the most…

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