In the first half of the 1980s, as mainstream superminis became increasingly rational, many manufacturers began offering “hot” versions: compact cars with sharper performance and a more aggressive image. The Innocenti Mini Turbo De Tomaso fits squarely into that trend, and it is especially interesting because it comes from an already unusual base: the Italian-built… Read More Pure 80’s: 1985 Innocenti Mini De Tomaso Turbo
This 1951 Mercury two-door is the kind of car you usually see in period photos rather than in real life today: 26,000 miles claimed, original Coventry Green paint, and an interior that doesn’t appear to have ever needed to “play the part” of a restored car. The listing also mentions “Fingerhut” plastic seat covers: this… Read More Fingerhut covers: 1951 Mercury Eight Sport Coupe
In recent years, the classic-car market has looked broadly flat: less hype, more selectivity, and more attention to total cost (purchase price plus recommissioning and restoration). That matters only up to a point for us. We publish these cars anyway because, regardless of market cycles, they capture modern automotive history in a direct way—style, technology,… Read More Aged like wine: 1966 Maserati Mistral 4.0 Coupé
The listing from Poland concerns an extremely unusual vehicle: an AMC Gremlin configured as a Hurst Rescue System 1, presented as a surviving example of one of the most eccentric and least-known projects of the early 1970s American automotive industry. The term “Redvue” found in the advertisement should be read simply as a typographical error, with… Read More Life saver: 1973 AMC Gremlin Hurst Rescue System 1
This 1974 Porsche 914 occupies a clearly defined niche in the market. It is not a factory-original car, but a 914-6 GT–style replica, built to reproduce the appearance and overall concept of the competition-derived 914-6 GT models. According to the seller, the project was started about five years ago by Circle Porsche in Long Beach, California,… Read More A bigger heart: 1974 Volkswagen-Porsche 914-6 GT replica
The Fiat 1100 B Giardinetta shown here dates to 1949 and represents one of the earliest European interpretations of the station wagon concept, well before it became a standardized body style. The car is based on the Fiat 1100 B chassis and was bodied by Carrozzeria Viotti to a design by Mario Revelli di Beaumont.… Read More Italian woodie: 1949 Fiat 1100 B Giardinetta by Viotti
Cars that still appear “modern” at first glance rarely feature on this blog. This Lamborghini Diablo SE 30, however, is now over thirty years old, having been built in 1994, and therefore fully qualifies within the definition of a historic vehicle. What makes this case particularly noteworthy is the context: it is uncommon to encounter… Read More Judicial auction: 1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30
The K-Code designation refers to Ford’s high-performance 289 cubic inch V8, rated at 271 horsepower, and was originally intended for buyers seeking a more competition-oriented Mustang. K-Code cars were produced in relatively limited numbers compared to standard V8 models and today are among the most collectible early Mustangs. According to the seller, this car is… Read More Movie car: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback K-Code
The Thames E38W was developed by Ford of Britain as part of its pre-war light commercial range and was marketed under the Thames name, which Ford used for trucks and vans sold in the UK and export markets. Introduced in 1938, the E38W was based on contemporary Ford passenger car mechanicals, making it relatively simple… Read More Brit delivery: 1939 Thames E38W Panel Van
The TVR Griffith 400 Coupe occupies a distinctive place in the history of 1960s sports cars, born from the meeting of lightweight British engineering and American V8 power. At the heart of the project was TVR, at the time a small manufacturer based in Blackpool, already known for the Grantura and for its use of tubular spaceframe chassis… Read More The last one: 1966 TVR Griffith series 400
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