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1992 Jaguar XJ 220
The XJ 220 prototype was unveiled to the world in Birmingham in 1988. The car was greeted with enthusiasm, and the decision was taken to produce a limited series of 350 examples. As Jaguar was not set up to produce such a small series, the build project was given to Jaguar-Sport, a joint venture between…
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1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport
The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport was an exciting, fast sports car that combined minimum weight with sparkling performance. The chassis was low and lightweight, featuring semi-elliptical springs that passed through the front axle. The 6C 1750 would go on to be victorious over much larger and more powerful machinery in a triumph of…
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When Cars Become Immortal
The market has redefined itself over the past decade. We’ve watched it happen from the SCM crow’s nest. From multi-million-dollar catalog auction sales to text-only postings on Craigslist, we keep a finger on the ever-changing pulse of the market. Prices have soared in the category we follow most closely — sports cars from the…
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Check Your Collector Car Insurance Today
Collector car insurance policies are the coverage of choice for car collectors. The premiums are very low, and you get better service and claims treatment. But while collector car insurance policies, as a class, are almost always superior to your basic consumer auto insurance policy, they are not all created equal. Are you covered? Here’s…
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Toyota’s Fast and Furious Turbo
It’s hard to see Toyota as a performance brand, especially given the current state of their offerings, but for a time the staid Japanese megabrand produced some real hot rods. The Toyota Supra started life as the performance model of the sporty Celica line. Designed to compete with the Nissan/Datsun Z-cars, the Supra was…
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Resto-mod
Nut-and-bolt frame-off restoration by His Place Inc. in Emmitsburg, MD, in 2009 683 miles since completion 540-ci Dart block engine by Shafiroff Racing Aluminum intake manifold Holley double-pumper carburetor MSD ignition Dyno tested at 682 hp, 680 ft/lbs torque Tremec TKO 600 5-speed transmission 4.11 Positraction REM coated ring and pinion Heavy-duty half shafts Aluminum…
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1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427
• 427-ci engine • 4-speed transmission • 12-bolt rear end • Power steering • Power brakes • Dual exhaust • Detailed engine compartment • Royal Plum with black vinyl top • Black bucket seat interior • Console • Factory gauges • Rally wheels • Redline tires • Owner’s manual
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2008 Shelby GT500 convertible
• One-owner car • 1,025 miles • 500-hp SVT engine • 6-speed transmission • Brembo brakes • Dual exhaust • Red with white GT stripes • Black and red interior • AM/FM CD stereo • Navigation • SVT wheels • Owner’s manual
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1969 Dodge Hemi Charger Daytona
The lowest-mile, original-engine 4-speed Hemi Daytona documented 6,435 original miles Documented with two broadcast sheets 1970s ISCA show car that wore custom paint Formerly part of the Otis Chandler Collection Formerly owned by NFL linebacker Kevin Greene Professional restoration by Roger Gibson The first Mopar restored with correct factory markings on the undercarriage Original 426/425-hp…
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1933 Ford “Harry Warner” Roadster
• Well-known So-Cal period hot rod • Featured in Hop Up (1953) and Street Rodder (2003) • Purchased new and modified by Harry Warner • Accompanied by a Wayne 12-port 6-cylinder engine
