Tag: classic cars
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Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet: This Timeless Classic could fetch $8 Million at Auction
Classic Ferraris are expensive and this 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet is no exception. Gooding & Company will be auctioning off this rather rare example during the Monterey Car Week. When I say rare, only 40 examples of the 250 GT Series I Cabriolet were built. Out of these, just 4 cars featured…
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$2.2 Million Ferrari 288 GTO stolen during Test Drive
Maranello made only 272 of these cars and that makes this 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO theft all the more upsetting. Bad news, gentlemen. A rare 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO was stolen the other day in Germany. The car thief got away with the car after posing as a “car collector” interested in purchasing the $2.2…
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2018 SEMA Show: Classic Recreations Mustang Boss 429 Revived
The Ferrari-engined Mustang coupe may have ran away with the title for the most bonkers Stang at the 2018 SEMA Show. But for Mustang fans, collectors and loyalists, the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 continuation car from Classic Recreations was the biggest draw. Got an undying love for the classic 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429…
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Porsche 959 Dakar Racer Sold for $5.94 Million At Auction
Porsche has been organizing events all year round as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations. Recently, a special Porsche 959 Dakar Rally car was sold at RM Sotheby’s auction for no less than $5.94 million. If one knows even a little about supercars from the 20th century, they would’ve definitely heard about the 959 and…
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Super-Rare, All-Original 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 For Sale
Only 69 of these were ever built, which makes this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 extremely rare and of course, quite valuable. Back in 1969, Illinois dealer Gibb Chevrolet ordered 50 special Chevrolet Camaro cars. These units came with 427 cubic inch aluminum blocks in the engine bay. And those hearts were known to churn out…
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1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II estimated to fetch $5.5-7.5 Million
An ultra-rare 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II is set to go under the hammer. The car is estimated to fetch anywhere between $5.5-7.5 million. It might not be as valuable as some classic Ferrari sports cars, but it sure is special. The car was bought by Rear Admiral Robert Phillips when he was just…
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Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale: Is this the Most Beautiful Supercar Ever?
The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale won multiple awards at the recently concluded Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, including being voted the favorite of the people in attendance. While most of our stories and articles concern modern supercars, it doesn’t mean we are unperceptive to marvels of automotive design and engineering of the past. Surely, there…
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Fangio’s Ferrari 290 MM Fetches $28 Million at Auction
A very special Ferrari turned up at RM Auctions this week. With an estimated price range of $28 million- $32 million, this was about to go down as the one of the most expensive cars ever sold at an auction. This 1956 Ferrari 290 MM was built for one Juan Manuel Fangio who also happened…
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XCAR celebrates centenary of Ford Model T
This year marks 100 years since the birth of an automotive icon. In the year 1915, Ford Model T was the first car to be mass produced. Henry Ford came up with the idea of what today is known as the “production line” where pre-made components come together under one roof to be assembled into a finished…
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This 1968 Ford Mustang is the real ‘Villain’
The Ford Mustang is the most iconic American muscle car. The classic pony car is currently in its sixth generation and gets major engineering upgrades. However, there are quite a few Mustang purists who still prefer the classic ’60s look. Over the years, Ford and Shelby have produced numerous models of the Mustang and those…