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For Sale: A Rare Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 “Active Suspension Prototype”

Ben Branch September 5, 2024
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Active Suspension Prototype
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of just 25 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 “Active Suspension” prototypes that were ever made. The vehicles were developed in partnership with Group Lotus and the Lotus Formula 1 team as part of…

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An Ayrton Senna Stormtrooper Helmet By Shepperton Design Studios

Ben Branch September 5, 2024
Ayrton Senna Stormtrooper Helmet
  • Formula 1
  • Gear

This is a Stormtrooper helmet that was made by Andrew Ainsworth of Shepperton Design Studios from the original moulds used for the helmets from the first Star Wars film – Star Wars: A New…

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10 Favorites At The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2024

Ben Branch September 4, 2024
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2024
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This year the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrated its 50th anniversary, making it one of the longest-running vintage motorsport events in the world. The following 10 (actually 11) vehicles were our favorite discoveries in…

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For Sale: A 504 BHP Carroll Shelby Engine Company V8 Crate Engine

Ben Branch September 4, 2024
Carroll Shelby Engine Company 364 V8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This V8 that started out with a 356 T6 CNC machined block, i was then built up by the Carroll Shelby Engine Company of Windsor, California. It now produces a dynamometer-tested 504 bhp with…

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Barn Find: A 1959 Cadillac Series 62 – Hidden For 30+ Years

Ben Branch September 3, 2024
1959 Cadillac Series 62
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a 1959 Cadillac Series 62 that has been sitting in storage for over 30 years, apparently the car still runs well which will be of interest to anyone looking to restore it,…

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Apocalypse Overlander: A Highly-Modified 1941 Dodge WC26 Wagon

Ben Branch September 2, 2024
Custom Dodge WC26 Wagon 4x4
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This vehicle started out as a standard WWII-era 1941 Dodge WC26 Wagon, more recently it has been completely rebuilt and it’s now powered by a modern 5.9 liter 24 valve Cummins turbodiesel inline-six. Inside…

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10 Favorites At The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering 2024

Ben Branch September 1, 2024
The Quail 2024
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering made its debut 21 years ago. It’s now one of the preeminent events of Monterey Car Week which takes place in August each year in the vicinity of Monterey,…

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For Sale: Dan Aykroyd’s Police Interceptor From “Blues Brothers 2000”

Ben Branch August 31, 2024
Blues Brothers 2000 Car 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor that was used by Dan Aykroyd in “Blues Brothers 2000.” It was kept by Aykroyd after filming finished, he later sold it with 100% of the…

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An Incredible American/Italian V8: The Intermeccanica Italia Spyder

Ben Branch August 30, 2024
Intermeccanica Italia Spyder
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1971 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder, it’s a relatively rare sports car with just ~240 made in total. It uses a powerful and easy to maintain American V8 drivetrain housed in a sleek…

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Still In The Factory Crate! A 0-Mile 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster

Ben Branch August 29, 2024
Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom 100th Anniversary
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom 100th Anniversary Edition that remains completely unused in its original factory shipping crate. It has 0 miles on the odometer, and it’s currently being offered for…

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For Sale: A Rare 1977 GMC Jimmy “Casa Grande” Camper Pickup

Ben Branch August 28, 2024
GMC Jimmy Casa Grande
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1977 GMC Jimmy “Casa Grande” 4×4 camper pickup, it’s a relatively rare survivor that looks to be in original, unrestored condition throughout, and it’s now being offered for sale. Just 1,800…

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The “Pizza Overland” Land Rover Defender Is For Sale

Ben Branch August 27, 2024
Pizza Overland Land Rover Defender
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the “Pizza Overland” Land Rover Defender, it’s been modified to include a commercial-grade, wood-fired stone pizza oven in the rear, allowing the owner to turn out restaurant quality pizzas almost anywhere. Unusually,…

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