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1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Normale
As described by the seller on eBay Motors: This is a 1964 Giulia Spider Normale that has been in the same family since new and underwent a complete restoration in 1984. All of the mechanical systems were renewed during this time. The engine was totally rebuilt with all original Alfa parts including a new-stage two-head…
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2002 Aston Martin Vanquish
Whenever Bond is seen in the film near to, or sitting in, a Vanquish, that car is most likely this one {vsig}2003-10_1287{/vsig} Aston Martin, James Bond’s traditionally preferred make of car, returned to secret service after a 15-year absence when Pierce Brosnan got behind the wheel of the latest V12 Vanquish for Die Another Day.…
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1971 Lamborghini Miura P400S
This car hits almost all the buttons-beauty, speed, historical importance, and star power {vsig}2009-4_2311{/vsig} The Lamborghini Miura is where it all started-the first production automobile to earn the “supercar” tag. Prior to the Miura’s arrival in 1967, many sports cars offered high levels of performance and handling. But the Miura was the first built around…
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“Better Than New”
In the midst of the thunderstorm, a bolt of lightening struck the century-old, 200 foot tall fir tree next to our home, and then jumped to our roof. The force of nature is powerful; The electricity that surged through the house blew me back five feet from my computer keyboard. Our network router melted, the…
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1985-88 Porsche 944
If Porsche had never built a 911, the 944 would be regarded as remarkable The 944 is the Rodney Dangerfield of sports cars, and it has been fighting for respect from the moment it was introduced in 1982. If Porsche had never built a 911, the handling and performance of the 944 would be regarded…
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1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK Roadster
A Rembrandt of iron and rubber The Mercedes-Benz SSK was developed from the S-type chassis and fitted with a 7-liter SS engine. About 33 SSKs rolled out of the factory from 1928 to 1932, and about half were competition cars like this one, which was sold with the word “Rennwagen” (racing car) written on…
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1965 Shelby GT350 R
The ultimate Shelby, with serious factory modifications {vsig}2003-9_1300{/vsig} Race car driver, car builder, chicken farmer, chili chef, heart transplant survivor, children’s charity founder-Carroll Shelby is all of these, a living legend. And as Shelby’s legend has grown, so have the values of his cars. The subject car, SFM5R535, is one of five competition Shelbys…
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1968 McLaren M10B Formula 5000
Reasonably big names, race wins on two continents, and what looked to be an excellent restoration {vsig}2003-9_1301{/vsig} One of the most formidable F5000 cars of its era, the McLaren M10 raced successfully in Europe, America and Australasia. This McLaren M10B Repco is a milestone car in Australian motor racing. Driven to victory at Sydney’s Warwick…
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1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce
Notoriously difficult to restore, with very fussy interiors Dear SCM: Thank you for the glowing review and the raising the bar on Alfa Giulietta Sprint Veloces in the January issue of SCM. This recent eBay result (item #2421596395, ending July 2, 2003) will help substantiate the elevated pricepoint that SCM supports. These fine cars are…
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1997 Ferrari F355 Spyder
The press loved the car, the people loved the car and customers had to get on a waiting list to buy it This is truly a beauty, in iconic Ferrari red with camel leather interior and matching boot, and a black automatic convertible top. The legendary engine is a 3.5-liter V8 producing 375 horsepower, with…