Rarities

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Ford Mustang (1964-Present)

The original Mustang used a Ford straight six 3.2 or V8 4.3 litre engines with up to 271 bhp which, back in 1964 was not bad at all. The first generation of Mustang ran from 1964-1973 which reflects how successful the original design impacted the market. However, this model will […]

Memory Lane, Rarities

Mini 1959-2000

The Mini journeyed under three manufacturer titles between 1959 and 2000. The first 1959-68 being the British Motor Corporation (BMC); next 1968-86 British Leyland (BL) and finally 1986-2000 Rover. Over twenty years the Mini changed little on the outside while inside and underneath it was gently modernised. Yet, compared with […]

Chrysler Imperial
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American Motors

Inspiring designs from the U.S.A. I love American motors. From their enormous winged land yachts to the thrum of their V8 motors. They are a very individual mode of transport that shouts to be recognised. Most prevalent is of course the Ford Mustang but there are also other brands and […]

Porsche 356
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Porsche 356

The Porsche 356 built between 1950 and 1965 is a design that can be said to have lasted the test of time. Hint of 911 is clearly visible.  With a rear engine rear wheel drive set-up, it challenged the standard formula of engine location preferred by rivals. During its fifteen-year […]

A 1970s Bond Equipe 2.0 Mark 2 convertible
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Bond Equipe 2-Litre Convertible MK II

Powered by the in-line 6 Triumph 2000 engine producing 104 bhp. The Bond offered 100 mph performance with a 0-60 in 12.5 secs. In 1971 the convertible was priced at £1,305. Rivals were Crayford Cortina Convertible GT £1,312; Triumph Vitesse 2-litre MK2 convertible £1,049. This distinctive four-seater failed to attract […]

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Volvo P1800S

This car entered production in 1961and was manufactured until 1973. It’s a genuinely rare machine with only around 60,000 produced. This rarity makes it popular with collectors. In 1966 the four cylinder engine was uprated to 115 bhp giving the P1800S a top speed of 109 mph. This touring car […]

Toyota Supra
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Toyota Supra

1978-1981 Toyota Celica 2000 GT: 114 mph / 0-60= / 23 mpg1981-1986 Toyota Celica 2.8: 131 mph / 0-60= / 27 mpg1986-1993 Toyota Supra manual: 137mph / 0-60=7.9 secs / 27 mpg1987-1993 Toyota Supra Turbo manual: 146mph / 0-60= 6.6secs / 25 mpg 1978. Toyota had been having some success […]