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For Sale: A Turbocharged Mazda BP-Swapped 1972 Opel GT

Ben Branch October 18, 2025
Opel GT Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1972 Opel GT that has been significantly modified from stock, it’s now powered by a turbocharged Mazda BP inline-four and it has a matching 5-speed manual transmission. The Opel GT was…

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First-Gen Ford Bronco Candle From Davie Ocho Candle Company

Ben Branch October 18, 2025
Davie Ocho Candle Co Ford Bronco
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gear

This is officially named the “Off-Roader Candle,” likely due to trademark and/or licensing reasons, but it’s clear to anyone familiar with the first-generation Ford Bronco what it really is. Candles from the Davie Ocho…

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Rowan Atkinson’s 1963 Jaguar E-Type Is For Sale

Ben Branch October 17, 2025
Rowan Atkinson Jaguar E-Type 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1963 Jaguar E-Type currently belongs to Rowan Atkinson of Mr Bean fame, and it was driven by him in the Netflix series, Man vs Bee. It’s now due to roll across the auction block…

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The 40th Anniversary Tamiya Hornet Evo RC Car Re-Release

Ben Branch October 17, 2025
Tamiya Hornet Evo Box
  • Gadgets
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This is the 40th anniversary Tamiya Hornet Evo, it’s a redesigned version of the iconic 1980s-era Hornet design with a slew of upgrades to further improve its performance. This new Hornet Evo rides on…

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For Sale: David Carradine’s 1974 Pontiac Trans Am From “Cannonball”

Ben Branch October 16, 2025
Pontiac Trans Am From Cannonball
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is David Carradine’s own personal 1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty that was used during filming of the 1976 film Cannonball about an illegal road race from Los Angeles to New York City….

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Better Than Anything At Ikea: A Douglas DC-8 Engine Cowl Desk

Ben Branch October 16, 2025
Douglas DC-8 Engine Cowl Desk
  • Gear
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This is a Douglas DC-8 engine cowling that has been converted into a desk – with a large curved work surface and a cutaway section to allow you to roll an office chair into…

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For Sale: A Rare Ford Ranchero GT 351

Ben Branch October 15, 2025
Ford Ranchero GT 351
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Ford Ranchero GT 351 from 1971, it was one of the high-points of Ranchero production, before increasingly stringent emissions and safety legislation sapped the power and fun out of the platform….

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The New Hot Wheels “Terra Trek” Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

Ben Branch October 15, 2025
Hot Wheels Premium Car Culture Terra Trek Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gear

This is the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 from Hot Wheels, it’s part of their “Premium Car Culture” line that has Real Riders tires and a metal body and chassis – meaning it’ll likely…

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A Rare American Legend: The 1959 Bocar XP-7R

Ben Branch October 14, 2025
Bocar XP-7R
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1959 Bocar XP-7R, it’s one of the fastest and most powerful Bocar models ever made, thanks in large part to its supercharged, fuel-injected Corvette V8. This particular car benefits from a…

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Made In The USA: The Skateboard Deck 120 Diavolo From Prisma Guitars

Ben Branch October 14, 2025
Skateboard Deck 120 Diavolo Electric Prisma Guitars
  • Gear

This is the Prisma 120 Diavolo electric guitar, it has a top made from reclaimed skateboard decks over an Ash body, with McNelly Gold Foil P90 pickups, 6105 nickel frets, and a Schroeder wraparound…

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For Sale: A Restored Jeep CJ-3B

Ben Branch October 13, 2025
Jeep CJ-3B
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a restored Jeep CJ-3B with an all-new steel body tub and a rebuilt engine and drivetrain – plus a slew of other new and refurbished parts. The CJ-3B was based on the…

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800+ BHP Crate Engine: A Supercharged Chevrolet Performance LT4

Ben Branch October 13, 2025
Modified Chevrolet Performance LT4 Crate Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Chevrolet Performance LT4 crate engine that was modified by Late Model Engines of Houston, Texas. It now produces a dyno-proven 821 bhp and 797 lb ft of torque, and the engine…

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