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1952 Muntz Jet
In 1949, Frank Kurtis started building an aluminum-bodied 2-seater sports car under his own name. However, by 1950 he sold the operation to Earl Muntz, who made his fortune selling used cars to returning servicemen, as well as Kaisers and Frazers along with his Muntz television sets. He was known all over Southern California for…
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1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Frame-off rotisserie restoration Procharged 496-ci 800-hp Dart engine Six-speed manual transmission Brembo brakes Air conditioning Estimated over $200,000 invested in restoration
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1967 Ford F-100 Pickup
5.0-L Ford Performance Coyote V8 Ford 6R80 automatic transmission Black paint with chrome trim All original sheet metal Recently restored Champion aluminum radiator with electric fans Ford electric steering conversion Independent rear suspension RideTech air suspension Disc brakes on all four corners Vintage Air
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Nissan Skyline, Nissan Figaro, Honda Civic CVCC
1976 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTX #28804. S/N KGC110XXX862. Unknown kilometers. “2.8-L L28 (block N42, head N42), Solex 44 carburetors, Takoashi exhaust, Kameari ignition box, stainless-steel muffler, fiberglass hood, Skyline R32 GTR seats, Hayashi Street wheels.” Condition: 2. SOLD AT ¥4,000,000 ($39,100). Yahoo Auctions, 12/8/2019. Brian’s take: After being disappointed that the 1975 Skyline 2-door on…
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1978 Volkswagen Combi Type 2 Campmobile
Chassis number: 2382043540SCM Condition for this car: 1- A couple of years ago, I spotted an used vw transporter vans for sale with a big sticker across the back that read, “HILLS ARE HARD.” With a whopping 70 horsepower pushing that brick up a grade, the sticker was a bit of an understatement. But one…
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1984 Ferrari 208 GTS Turbo
The 208 Turbo, introduced in 1982, was the first time that Ferrari fitted a turbocharger on a marketed model. The 219-hp Ferrari delivers a performance that lives up to its attractiveness. This specific example is in wonderful, well-preserved condition, with flawless bodywork and original beige leather highlighted by pleasant patina. This 208 GTS Turbo was…
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1931 Bugatti Type 55 Supersport
This magnificent high-performance, post-vintage thoroughbred two-seater began life as a Works-backed Bugatti entry in the 1932 Le Mans 24-Hour race. It was co-driven there by two of France’s most capable and charismatic drivers, the aristocratic Sarthois (from Le Mans) Count Guy Bouriat-Quintart and the renowned Monegasque future French Champion, Louis Chiron. While this 2.3-liter supercharged…
