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1 Of Only 2 That Were Made: A Rare 1965 BMW 1800 TI Pickup

Ben Branch June 10, 2025
BMW 1800 TI Neue Klasse Pickup
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1965 BMW 1800 TI that is said to have been converted into a pickup in period and used by a BMW…

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Build-It-Yourself Kit: A First-Gen Ford Bronco

Ben Branch June 10, 2025
Build-It-Yourself Ford Bronco Kit
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a collection of parts that were acquired to form a build-it-yourself kit for a first-generation Ford Bronco, though unlike the factory-originals, this…

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For Sale: An Incredible “Ducati 916” Blata Pocketbike

Ben Branch June 9, 2025
Ducati 916 Blata Pocketbike
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a 39cc pocketbike, otherwise known as a MiniMoto, built by the well-known brand Blata, and finished to look like a miniature (and…

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This Is The 50. Cal Ammo Can Humidor

Ben Branch June 9, 2025
Case Elegance M2A1 50. Cal Ammo Can Humidor
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This is a real M2A1 50. cal ammo can that has been professionally converted into a cigar humidor by the team at Case Elegance….

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Barn Find: A Rare Austin Champ – The Failed British “Jeep Killer”

Ben Branch June 8, 2025
Austin Champ Barn Find
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  • Classic 4x4

Though it ultimately failed in its intended purpose of replacing the American Jeep in the British Armed Forces, the Austin Champ was a fascinating…

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Forgotten In A Warehouse For 50+ Years: A Honda CB450 Crate Engine

Ben Branch June 8, 2025
Honda CB450 Crate Engine
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is said to be an original OEM Honda CB450 crate engine that was forgotten in the back corner of a warehouse for 50+…

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Still In The Factory Crate After 20 Years! A Classic Honda Fireblade

Ben Branch June 7, 2025
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
  • Motorcycles

This is a Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR SC57 from 2005 that has been left in its original factory crate for the last 20 years and counting…

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For Sale: The Holy Grail From “Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade”

Ben Branch June 7, 2025
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Holy Grail
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This is the holy grail prop that was used while filming Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, starring Harrison Ford. This prop is central…

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For Sale: Wayne Carini’s Rare 1957 Spohn DV-13

Ben Branch June 6, 2025
Spohn DV-13 Convertible 5
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare 1957 Spohn DV-13 Convertible, it’s a coachbuilt German car based on a 1939 Ford chassis, and powered by a Cadillac…

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There’s A Rare Chrysler “Marine Hemi” V8 For Sale

Ben Branch June 6, 2025
Chrysler V8 Marine Hemi Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a rare surviving example of the Chrysler 331 V8 Marine Engine. It’s a version of the famous Chrysler FirePower V8 from the…

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The “Forgotten Aston” – The Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide

Ben Branch June 5, 2025
Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide Sports Saloon
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of just 55 examples of the Aston Martin Lagonda Rapide Sports Saloon that were made, and one of only 47 thought…

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Ever Seen These Before? Fabulous Fiberglass At The Savoy Automobile Museum

Mike Puma June 5, 2025
Savoy Automobile Museum - Fabulous Fiberglass Exhibit
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  • Classic Cars

The Fabulous Fiberglass exhibit showcases handcrafted American cars of the 1960s and 1970s, which is the first of its kind to be on display…

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