Aussie survivor: 1975 Chrysler VJ Valiant Charger XL Sports Pack

The Chrysler Valiant Charger is one of Australia’s defining performance cars of the early 1970s. Developed specifically for the local market, it combined compact dimensions with Chrysler Australia’s Hemi inline-six engines, earning a reputation for strong performance and distinctive styling. The VJ series refined the successful VH Charger, while the Sports Pack added visual and… Read More Aussie survivor: 1975 Chrysler VJ Valiant Charger XL Sports Pack

August 3, 2026August 1, 2026 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Full red: Two 1972 Datsun 240Z

The 240Z no longer needs much introduction, but cars like these are not interesting simply because they wear the badge. What matters now is the condition in which they survive. Many have already been restored, modified, repainted in brighter colours than they deserve, or rebuilt from weaker foundations. A pair of complete, title-bearing cars still… Read More Full red: Two 1972 Datsun 240Z

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Eastern green: 1972 Toyota Sprinter Trueno Coupé

The TE27 Trueno belongs to the early phase of Toyota’s small rear-wheel-drive performance coupes, before the AE86 fixed that lineage in wider memory. That is part of what makes it interesting today. It is an early, compact and mechanically simple car, tied to the 2T-G twin-cam engine and to a period when Toyota competition-derived road… Read More Eastern green: 1972 Toyota Sprinter Trueno Coupé

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Red and grey: 1965 Honda S600 Spider

This Honda S600 Roadster presents itself as a complete and rust-free restoration project—a nice opportunity for enthusiasts of early Japanese sports cars. The car is offered as a full project but comes complete, including its original hardtop. The seller says that the engine head shows no cracks—a rarity for this model. The crankshaft is said… Read More Red and grey: 1965 Honda S600 Spider

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Shiny monster: 1959 GAZ 21 “Steel Dragon”

No, we couldn’t avoid publishing it. As absurd as this creation might be, it’s impossible not to feel something when seeing it. You might say this creation is so kitsch that it actually comes full circle and becomes a work of extreme interest. This car certainly won’t win any elegance contest, but whoever created it… Read More Shiny monster: 1959 GAZ 21 “Steel Dragon”

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Spring sale: A car and motorcycle collection – Part 2

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Plastic prototype: 1957 Seat 1430 Spider by Celplastica

The 1957 Seat 1400 Spider prototype is a fiberglass-bodied two-seater sports car based on the Seat 1400 A. Designed by Ceplastica, later known as Formica, it was the first composite fiberglass car built in Spain. The chassis and mechanical components are derived from the Fiat 1400, as was the case with the Seat 1400 A.… Read More Plastic prototype: 1957 Seat 1430 Spider by Celplastica

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Chain driven: 1964 Honda S600 Roadster

The 1964 Honda S600 represents a pivotal moment in Honda’s history, being one of the company’s first production sports cars. Following the success of the limited-production S500, Honda introduced the S600 as its first truly mass-marketed automobile. Available as both a roadster and a coupe, it retained the high-revving, motorcycle-inspired 606cc DOHC inline-four engine, producing… Read More Chain driven: 1964 Honda S600 Roadster

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Czech ingenuity: 1947 Magda III Sport 1100 Compressore

Founded in 1936 by passionate racer Jaroslav Vlcek, the Magda marque was named after his wife, who often accompanied him on the track. The Magda III was conceived with an ambitious vision for international success: a lightweight racer—just 400 kg—capable of reaching speeds of 200 km/h. Built on a tubular chassis reminiscent of the BMW… Read More Czech ingenuity: 1947 Magda III Sport 1100 Compressore

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The One and Only: 1984 Sbarro Super Eight

Franco Sbarro, renowned for his unconventional automotive designs in the 1980s, unveiled the unique Super Eight in 1984, featuring a Ferrari V8 engine. This fully operational vehicle is now for sale in Paris for €250,000.… Read More The One and Only: 1984 Sbarro Super Eight

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