Jeff Zurschmeide
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Subaru Climbs Out of the Econobox
Subaru changed their thinking in the early 1990s — away from funky econobox subcompacts and towards performance and comfort. In so doing, the company ushered itself into a period of commercial and enthusiast success that continues to this day. Now that 25 years have gone by, Subarus of the early 1990s are moving into collectible…
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1991 Toyota Celica ST165 TC 4-55
Factory car Driven by Carlos Sainz and Marc Duez during the 1991 season Restored by the former factory team Perfect for historic rallies 2nd at the 1991 Acropolis Rally with Carlos Sainz
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1985 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40
The iconic BJ40 offered here is a desirable convertible diesel variant that is seldom seen in the United States. The truck has just received a comprehensive, fully documented, body-off restoration by marque specialists. Every aspect of this truck has been thoroughly inspected and either upgraded or restored. The countless hours of detailed and meticulous craftsmanship…
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Exotic Street Cred on a Budget
Alfa Romeo made a bold choice to re-enter the U.S. automobile market with the near-exotic 4C. They chose the sleek and sexy coupe to signal that Alfa would be a premium sports car brand. Now as the rumor mill presages the end of 4C production, it’s time to take a look at this car’s collectibility…
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1958 Pontiac Chieftain USAC race car
Pontiac salesman’s demo car from Freeport, IL Two months invested in race preparation Entered in a 150-mile event at the Milwaukee Mile in July 1958, where it qualified fourth-fastest against factory-backed teams Raced at Rockford, IL, 1960–62 Retired from competition in 1962 Discovered in 2005 Restoration completed in July 2012 370/300-hp V8 engine Harmon Collins roller…
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2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring
Known for its 0–60 mph time of 3.6 seconds or less, the Lexus LFA is any supercar fan’s dream. This is the LFA Nürburgring Edition in Sunset Orange, a 2-seat supercar. It is one of only 50 LFA Nürburgring cars ever built. It has been on display in the Balise Lexus showroom since July 2012.…
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1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16
This Peugeot remains in thoroughly original condition and now shows 48,000 km (29,825 miles) on the odometer. It wears its original gray metallic paint and its original two-tone gray leather and Alcantara interior, both of which remain in superb condition with only the most minor signs of use. With red-edged charcoal carpet, red accents throughout,…
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1959 Kellison J-4R Coupe
This particular Kellison was purchased new by SCCA Executive Director Don Rodimer. In 2001 the car passed to its current owner. As he wished to use the car in driver events, the car was made fully street legal. Lights, turn signals and a windshield wiper were all installed to meet compliance. It has since been…
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Care to Place a Bet on the Fiat 500?
Fiat just can’t seem to catch a break in America. The company made headlines back in 2010 heralding a splashy return to our market with the diminutive 500 hatchback. Coming about 10 years (plus or minus) after the successful return of the VW New Beetle and the reimagined MINI Cooper, the new 500 was designed…
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2008 Tesla Roadster
Three-phase, four-pole AC induction electric motor 3.0 80-kWh battery 288 bhp and 295 ft-lb of torque BorgWarner single-speed transmission Four-wheel independent suspension Four-wheel disc brakes Just 414 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloging The 272nd of the first Tesla Roadster run of just 500 cars Recently upgraded by Tesla with new, improved…