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For Sale: A Ferrari 512TR Flat-12 Engine – 428 BHP

Ben Branch November 3, 2022
Ferrari 512TR Engine
  • Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is an original Ferrari 512TR engine, it’s a flat-12 with a displacement of 4.9 liters, and when new it was capable of 428…

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For Sale: A Restored International Scout SSII “Super Scout II”

Ben Branch November 2, 2022
International Scout SSII Super Scout II 21
  • Adventure
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1979 International Scout SSII, or “Super Scout II.” It’s a factory-built, stripped down version of the Scout II inspired by the…

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The Sultan of Brunei’s Ferrari Testarossa “Pininfarina Spider” Is For Sale

Jon Branch November 2, 2022
Ferrari Testarossa Pininfarina Spider Special Production Sultan of Brunei Pininfarina
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Main

With its long side strakes covering the large air vent on each side of the car, and wedge-shaped profile, the Testarossa was a unique…

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For Sale: Freddie Mercury’s Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow – $23,000+ USD

Ben Branch November 1, 2022
Freddie Mercury Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was owned by Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury from 1979 until his passing in 1991. The car was regularly…

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The R6 Arkiv Field Pack By Mission Workshop: Made In The USA

Ben Branch November 1, 2022
R6 ARKIV FIELD PACK MISSION WORKSHOP
  • Bags
  • Gear

This is the The R6 Arkiv Field Pack from the team at Mission Workshop based in San Francisco, California. Each bag is made in…

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A NASCAR Homologation Special: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Ben Branch October 31, 2022
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe, it’s a NASCAR homologation model that was developed to allow a more streamlined “fastback” style roof…

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The Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X Plus: 35 Tools In 1

Ben Branch October 31, 2022
Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X Plus Multitool
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X Plus, it’s one of the Swiss company’s more useful creations, particularly if you’re looking for a…

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For Sale: A 1:1 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Flight Simulator

Ben Branch October 30, 2022
Supermarine Spitfire Flight Simulator
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Planes

Flying an original Supermarine Spitfire is a dream that’s out of reach for many of us, but perhaps a more realistic alternative would be…

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A Rare Group B Homologation Special: The 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

Jon Branch October 30, 2022
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
  • Cars
  • Main
  • Rally

The Peugeot 205 Turbo 16, in rally form, was a car that largely dominated the last two years of Group B competition – the…

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Rare 4×4 Prototype: The “Ferguson Formula” Triumph 2500PI Estate

Ben Branch October 29, 2022
Ferguson Formula Triumph 2500PI Estate
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

This is believed to be the only Triumph 2500PI Estate 4×4 in the world, it was developed as a prototype by the engineers at…

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For Sale: A Dallara-Honda IR-05 Indy Car

Jon Branch October 29, 2022
Dallara Honda IR-05 Indy racing car
  • Cars
  • Racing

Fast Facts Giampaolo Dallara began his design career with jobs at Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and De Tomaso. Although he was primarily interested in forging…

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Project Car: A 1964 Aston Martin DB5

Ben Branch October 28, 2022
Aston Martin DB5 Project Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1964 Aston Martin DB5 was discovered in the United States in a sorry state, it has since been brought back to England where a…

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