Fully restored Land Rover Defenders are very pricey indeed, yet this custom project makes the new one seem like a bargain. Brought back to its former glory and extensively modified by Osprey, it is for sale on their official website for an eye-watering $189,950. By comparison, one could get two base 911 Carreras, or the […]
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Named SEMA’s 2003 Best of Show, the Ford Foose Speedbird has some provenance. And now it’s being offered for sale on eBay. One of three Thunderbirds given to hot rodders in 2002, the Ford customizing program was meant to get people excited for the new 11th generation Thunderbird. This one was designed by Chip Foose […]
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Bowler is known for making some of the best off-roaders on the planet, based on Land Rover chassis, but they also built this Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) a few years back. Officially named the Bowler CSP RIV, it was presented at the 2017 Defense and Security Equipment International and was built in collaboration with the […]
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Today’s Rare Ride is a custom-built version of an already-exclusive car. Originally a large sedan, Xenatec’s 57 S coupe was built only in the single digits. And this particular example was ordered by a dictator. The Maybach 57 was the smaller of two sedans offered by the resurrected Maybach marque in 2002. The brand was […]
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<!––> <!––> Prices of DC2-generation Honda Integra Type Rs have been on the rise in recent years and in Montreal, Canada, there is one particularly attractive example that needs a new home. This Integra Type R is a 1996 model from Japan that was only imported into Canada in June 2020. It has 172,000 km […]
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McLaren Automotive has come a long way in the last decade and while the original MP4-12C didn’t receive the same critical acclaim as its rival, the Ferrari 458 Italia, it is still a very impressive car and now, is available for very reasonable prices on the used car market. A browse through the classifieds reveals […]
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Kahn will soon proceed to modify the new Land Rover Defender, but in the meantime, they have tuned yet another previous-gen example and named it the End Edition. A fine piece of automotive work, the pickup bears the British tuner’s signature design, with bolt-on fender extensions, new stainless steel front bumper with integrated lights, tweaked […]
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Few race cars are likely to have been driven as hard as a rally car, but this one has seen some stuff. It is the 2002 Subaru WRX STi used by Ken Block when he jumped 171 feet to set a world record for the Discovery Channel. The car has been updated to look like […]
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It’s not very often that you have the opportunity to own and drive a car that’s competed in Le Mans but that’s exactly what we have here, a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R race car built by Pratt & Miller and currently available through an auction at Bring A Trailer. This vehicle is one of seven […]
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One of Subaru’s forgotten limited editions is now up for sale in Hong Kong. This über-low mileage 1999 Subaru Impreza RB5 WR Sport has been listed for HK$728,000 (US$93,900) at a performance car specialist in the former crown colony. Finding a GC Impreza is an achievement in itself, but this Prodrive-fettled tribute to a departed […]
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Few vehicles better define the term ‘supercar’ quite like the Lamborghini Countach and collectors out there will be pleased to know that a rare example is looking for a new home. This Countach is a 1982 LP400 S model and was sold new in the Middle East before being exported to the United States in […]
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Mail trucks don’t get a lot of love as they’re no frill vehicles with a singular purpose. However, that’s not the case with this 1971 Jeep DJ which was transformed into a one-of-a-kind hot rod for SEMA. As part of the makeover, the original U.S. Postal Service Jeep had its top chopped and outfitted with […]
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<!––> <!––> A very desirable 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake will cross the auction block at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale sales event in March and it may turn out to be the most expensive Cobra ever sold. The car in question is known as CSX 3015 and was commissioned by Carroll Shelby himself as the ultimate […]
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The BMW Isetta is one of the most intriguing cars ever manufactured and there’s a well-loved example currently up for auction through Bring A Trailer. This particular Isetta 300 is a 1956 model and was acquired by the seller in 2005. It is being offered at no reserve with a clean Indiana title in the […]
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A first-generation Ford GT that could very well be the lowest mileage example in existence will cross the auction block at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island sale event on May 22. Ford introduced the limited-run Heritage Paint Livery Package edition of the GT in 2006, complete with a Heritage Blue paint scheme with Epic Orange stripes. […]
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The Jeep Wrangler has developed a rabid fan base and they should be jumping at the chance to buy this pristine model from 1993. Currently listed on eBay for $32,500 or best offer, this particular model is an automotive time capsule as it has only been driven 4,061 miles (6,536 km) since new. Given the […]
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One pretty disctinctive McLaren Senna is looking for a new home through Bring A Trailer. This particular Senna is the one-off ‘Merlin’ edition and is finished in a bespoke shade named Sorcerer Black that was created by the bespoke paint principal of McLaren Special Operations, Darren ‘Merlin’ Towsend. The paint features rainbow-colored sparkles that are […]
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If you’re looking for a vehicle that will make you the talk of the town, maybe you would like to take a look at this modified 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. The car is heading to the Mecum Auctions event in Glendale in mid-March and is bound to attract quite a lot of attention from attendees […]
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Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel is turning over a new leaf in his career by joining Aston Martin and recently decided to part ways with some of his most impressive cars. Vettel is a notoriously private person so few details about his collection were known, but no less than eight of his cars have […]
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The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is a beast as it features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces an impressive 702 hp (523 kW / 712 PS) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. While the truck offers plenty of performance, it’s far from the first ‘go fast’ Ram. That honor goes to the Dodge […]
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Of all the Good Nineties Minivans, the Toyota Previa (like the Mercury Villager Nautica) stands out. Engine in the middle, driven wheels at the rear, superior build quality, and supercharging all made for a unique minivan offering never seen before or since. But unique didn’t sell in America (still doesn’t), and the Previa taught Toyota a […]
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When GM set out to build the W-platform, it invested $7 billion on it. Unfortunately, it was an investment that didn’t pay off. This 1988 Buick Regal is a prime example of everything that was wrong with the program. It’s a car that was too old fashioned to attract any young buyers and too new to […]
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<!––> <!––> If you’re feeling a bit of nostalgia for simpler times and want a reliable and practical vehicle without all the bells and whistles of modern cars, this 1992 Honda Accord could be right up your alley. Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this Accord has only been driven 12,000 miles since rolling off […]
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The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 remains one of the most remarkable production SUVs ever conceived and a lightly-used example is currently up for sale in Germany. Mercedes-Benz famously introduced the flagship variant of the G-Class back in 2013 and produced it for two years, building just 100 units. This particular example has an asking price […]
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<!––> <!––> Make no mistake, the current Dodge Charger is a very cool car. However, it’s nowhere near as cool as this 1970 Charger R/T that’s currently up for sale on eBay. This particular Charger is located in Elwood, Illinois and even though it has been listed for sale from a user with no eBay […]
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As the Porsche 911 has developed over the decades, it has become bigger and heavier, and now features more technology than ever before. However, if you prefer your sports cars smaller and simpler, this 1967 911 S Coupe could be a better buy than a brand new one. This particular 911 S Coupe on Bring […]
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Today’s Rare Ride is a very interesting version of a ho-hum economy hatchback. By the time Toyota finished with their edits, said hatchback was turned into a pickup truck in similar in concept to the Chevy Avalanche. Feeling intrigued? Though Japan received the Toyota bB with its traditional name in 2000, it didn’t arrive in […]
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While many budding Ford GT owners were no doubt left disappointed when they didn’t receive an allocation for a car, the proliferation of GTs hitting the used car market means that the supercar is accessible to anyone with the funds to afford one. This 2017 Ford GT Heritage Edition is the latest to hit the […]
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A rare coachbuilt 2009 Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato is heading to auction on February 13 and is expected to sell for between €1.4 million and €1.6 million ($1.69 million – $1.93 million). Like other Ferrari models that have been transformed by Zagato, the 599 GTZ started out as a regular model before […]
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A 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 has just come across our radar after being listed up for sale from a dealership in Hickory, North Carolina. Mitsubishi produced the 3000GT, also known as the GTO, between 1990 and 2000 as a rival to the likes of the Nissan 300ZX. It was offered in a plethora of different […]
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