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The Mighty Mercedes-Benz 500 SL AMG 5.0

Jon Branch December 5, 2022
Mercedes Benz 500SL AMG
  • Cars
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  • Mercedes-Benz

The Mercedes-Benz 500 SL AMG 5.0 was to be a marriage made in heaven: a joining together of a Mercedes-Benz 500 SL with the best that the mavens at AMG could build into it. It…

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For Sale: A Porsche 356 Type 616/1 Engine

Ben Branch December 5, 2022
Porsche 356 Engine
  • Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a flat-four engine from a 1957 Porsche 356A, it would have originally had a displacement of 1600cc and power output of approximately 60 bhp. It’s now been rebuilt with a slew of…

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For Sale: A Lamborghini LM002 – The “Rambo Lambo”

Jon Branch December 4, 2022
Lamborghini LM002
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Lamborghini LM002 has been rightly called the first Super SUV. It was, and still is, a paradox of a vehicle blending the best of the features of a highly-capable 4×4 with the performance and…

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Short Film: Carl Cox And His Alpina B6 3.5

Ben Branch December 4, 2022
Alpina B6 Carl Cox 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This short film from Brightside Media tells the story of the Alpina B6 3.5 owned by legendary international DJ Carl Cox. Cox is well-known for his love of cars, classics in particular, and he’s…

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Bruce Willis’ Chevrolet Nomad “Sport Wagon” Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 3, 2022
Bruce Willis Chevrolet Nomad
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad was previously owned by Bruce Willis, the A-list star of countless films including the Die Hard series of Christmas movies, Pulp Fiction, The Last Boy Scout, The Fifth Element,…

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Display Piece: A Ferrari 500 Mondial Front End

Ben Branch December 3, 2022
Ferrari 500 Mondial Front End
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the front end from a Ferrari 500 Mondial Series I, almost certainly the most famous of the few four-cylinder cars made by the Italian automaker. Although Ferrari is of course known best…

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The World’s First Production V16: The Cadillac Sixteen

Ben Branch December 2, 2022
Cadillac Sixteen V-16
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Cadillac Sixteen has the unusual distinction of being the first production car in the world to be powered by a V16. It became one of the most expensive and prestigious cars in the…

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1:1 Scale Porsche 917ATR Sculptures – From After The Race

Ben Branch December 2, 2022
Porsche 917ATR Body
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a new series of life-sized sculptures by the talented team over at After The Race, often known simply as “ATR.” Just 12 of these 917ATR bodies will be made and clients will be able…

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Still In The Factory Crate: A Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith

Ben Branch December 1, 2022
Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is an original Triumph Bonneville T100 Paul Smith from 2006 that remains in its factory crate, having never been removed for final assembly or riding. The bike is 1 of 50 “Live Fast” Bonnevilles made in…

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Retro Motorhome: A Converted 1961 Mercedes-Benz O321H

Ben Branch December 1, 2022
Mercedes-Benz O321H Motorhome
  • Camping
  • Cars

This Mercedes-Benz O321H Motorhome has a more interesting history than most, it was used as the official transport of the Swiss hockey team EHC Biel in the 1960s and 1970s. After this it was…

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Gilles Villeneuve’s 1976 Ford Bronco Is For Sale

Ben Branch November 30, 2022
Gilles Villeneuve Ford Bronco 4x4
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Formula 1

This 1976 Ford Bronco belonged to Formula 1 racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, it was reportedly prepared by him for serious off-road use and it’s been in storage for decades – remaining untouched as it…

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The Combar Pro FoldaXe By Aclim8

Ben Branch November 30, 2022
Combar Pro FoldaXe
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Survival

This is the Combar Pro FoldaXe, it’s a cleverly designed outdoor multi-tool that incorporates a fold-out axe, a hammer, a serrated edge knife, and a hand saw, all into a single package. The knife and…

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