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Freedom Of The Road: A Series By Stan Evans

Stan Evans March 10, 2024
FREEDOM OF THE ROAD HORIZONTAL_1
  • American
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This piece was written and photographed by Stan Evans, a writer, photographer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. On February 1, 2024, Lewis Hamilton made a groundbreaking announcement: he revealed his decision to…

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Used By Mike Tyson: A 1994 Range Rover Vogue Limousine – $38,600+ USD

Ben Branch March 9, 2024
Mike Tyson Range Rover
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the 1994 Range Rover Vogue LSE Limousine that was originally commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei for his younger brother, Prince Jefri. The vehicle was later used by Mike Tyson as his…

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Mystery Engine: Can You Help Identify It?

Ben Branch March 9, 2024
Mystery Engine
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This engine has proven a bit of a mystery, the auction house Aguttes is offering it for sale but they haven’t been able to conclusively identify it, and we haven’t had any luck either….

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Rare American Sports Car Project: A Woodill Wildfire

Ben Branch March 8, 2024
Woodill Wildfire
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a Woodill Wildfire project car, it’s a little-known American sports car that debuted in 1952 and is claimed by some to be the first complete fiberglass production car. The early 1950s were…

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A Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual

Ben Branch March 8, 2024
Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual 3
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  • Classic Cars

This is a Shelby Cobra 427 Chassis Instruction Manual, it was developed to accompany the Shelby Cobra 427 and provide instructions on maintenance procedures, part numbers, wiring diagrams, and operating instructions. The Shelby Cobra…

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For Sale: A Rare 1978 Pontiac Firebird “Macho” Trans Am

Ben Branch March 7, 2024
Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original 1978 Pontiac Firebird Macho Trans Am, it has what is quite possibly the most 1970s-sounding name of any car from the period, and it was only available to buy from…

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New Tamiya Model: The Lancia Stratos Turbo – $37 USD

Ben Branch March 7, 2024
Lancia Stratos Turbo Tamiya Model
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a 1:24th scale model of the Lancia Stratos Turbo, one of the most purposeful-looking Group 5 race cars of its time and a vehicle capable of over 560 bhp in race trim….

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For Sale: President LBJ’s Bulletproof 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia Limousine

Ben Branch March 6, 2024
Imperial Crown Ghia Presidential Limousine 15
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This bulletproof 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia Limousine has a fascinating history. It was first used by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, including in her husband JFK’s funeral procession. It was later used by President Lyndon…

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Unassembled 1930s-Era Kit! A Meccano Tin-Plate Clockwork Car

Ben Branch March 6, 2024
Meccano Car Kit
  • Cars
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This is a Meccano tin-plate clockwork “Motor Car Constructor Outfit No.2,” it’s a model car from the 1930s that remains in unassembled form. Kits like this came long before those made by companies like…

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Strange Machines: A 1972 Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen “Fridolin”

Ben Branch March 5, 2024
Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen Fridolin
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a modified example of the Volkswagen Type 147 Kleinlieferwagen “Fridolin,” an unusual looking vehicle that was built at the request of the German Postal Authority. Approximately 6,000 were made in total, and…

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For Sale: A 6 Foot Wide DeLorean Neon Sign

Ben Branch March 5, 2024
DeLorean Neon Sign
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This is a neon DeLorean sign that features the company’s famous logo front and center. It measures in at 6′ wide by almost 2′ tall, it weighs 75 lbs, and it’s the style of…

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Built In Costa Rica: An Ensambladora Automotriz Land Rover Series 2A

Ben Branch March 4, 2024
Ensambladora Automotriz Land Rover Series 2A 16
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  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Ensambladora Automotriz Land Rover Series 2A, it was built in Costa Rica in-period from complete knock-down (CKD) kits supplied by ship from England. Costa Rica would become home to countless…

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