Classic Cars
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Toyota has just come with a new generation of the Supra sports car, but the automaker hasn't forgotten owners of the previous-generation cars.
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Bring a Trailer launches premium auction tiers with focus on big-money collector carsThe classic car online auction site Bring a Trailer is adding two levels of service for sellers, a $349 Plus tier that includes professional photography and a White Glove tier with a concierge, professional write-ups, and unlimited marketing.
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An original BMW 530 MLE, a precursor to the M5, is undergoing restorationBMW South Africa is restoring one of the last-known BMW 530 MLE models. Only 227 of the precursor to the M5 were built in 1976 and 1977.
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German police track down stolen Ferrari 288 GTO once owned by F1 driver Eddie IrvineA would-be buyer stole a Ferrari 288 GTO formerly owner by F1 driver Eddie Irvine on Monday and police have tracked it down, but not the thief.
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Pair of Jaguar XJ220s fetch a combined $818,000 at auctionA pair of Jaguar XJ220 supercars went up for auction, including one discovered in a private collection in Malaysia with just 700 miles on the clock.
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Aston Martin expands classic car certification programA new Aston Martin Works program makes it more affordable for owners of classic sports cars to get certified histories of their vehicles.
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A fire on the set of HBO's "I Know This Much Is True" claimed 12 1990-vintage Chevy Camaros, Corvette, pickups, and even an Indy edition Beretta.
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Porsche's Holy Grail, the 1939 Type 64, heads to auctionThe sole surviving Type 64 and the first car to bear the Porsche name will be sold during 2019 Monterey Car Week.
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Mr. Bean's Benz: Rowan Atkinson's 500 E V-8 heads to auctionNow's your chance to own one of Mr. Bean's former cars, a V-8-powered Mercedes-Benz from the 1990s.
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Open-top driving at its purest: A brief history of the Porsche SpeedsterPorsche has just started production of a modern Speedster based on its 991-generation 911. Unveiled in April at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the car continues a legacy of Porsche Speedsters that dates back all the way to 1952. It all started with the 356 America Roadster, of which...
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Lamborghini restores the Miura featured in “The Italian Job”The Lamborghini Polo Storico classic car department has discovered and certified the Miura used in the 1969 film “The Italian Job.”
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Porsche race car has been preserved since its final race in 1967The classic Porsche race car is meticulously maintained, but will never be restored—let alone driven.
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The low-milage, one-owner 1997 Toyota Supra has a spotless history and one trick up its sleeve that may send its price skyward.
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You can now purchase a reprint of your classic Porsche's owner manualNo need to fret about the missing owner manual in your classic Porsche as the German firm's official classic car department is now reprinting original copies for virtually every model dating back to the 356.
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Just add love: Vintage Jaguars in need of attention head to auctionA group of vintage Jaguars is heading to auction in England, but these cars are different: they're projects in various stages of completion.
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Muhammad Ali owned this 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce Series II, now you canBoxing champion Muhammed Ali bought this 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce for his wife but she never drove it, and now it can be yours.
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Porsche restored the first 917 to its original gloryOn March 10, 1969, mere months after Hans Mezger’s initial ideas and design sketches, the first Porsche 917 with chassis number 001 was completed. That same car has now been restored to its original glory.
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1934 Rolls-Royce Merlin touches down in Jay Leno's GarageJay Leno's crew built a period-correct cruiser powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engine and showcased it on Jay Leno's Garage.
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With the new Ferrari Premium program, Ferrari is extending even further its class-leading after-sales services for owners.
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Electric Ford Bronco restoration brings the horse into modern eraThe Ford Bronco is making a return, but the popularity of classics is growing. You can even get them with electric powertrains now thanks to companies like Zero Labs Automotive.
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Polish firm will build or restore original Land Rover DefendersThe Land Rover Defender as we know it went out of production in early 2016 after a 67-year run, but a Polish company has left the light on for devout fans. Land Serwis announced it's begun production of new "original" Defender models, which customers can order and specify to their liking. The first...
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Try not to drool over this 1986 Audi Sport Quattro for saleThere may be no more desirable classic Audi than the limited run of Sport Quattros. The coupe, homologated for Group B rally racing, is an icon for Audi enthusiasts. Those with the right bank balances can turn a dream into a reality because one has surfaced for sale. Canepa listed this 1986 Audi...
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André Lotterer daily drives a 1984 Audi Sport QuattroThose lucky enough to own classic cars often choose something other than old, finicky, heritage vehicles as a "daily drivers." André Lotterer is different than most classic car owners. Lotterer featured his 1984 Audi Sport Quattro on the YouTube series "Petrolicious" and described his...
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Peer inside FCA's new Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia heritage museumFiat Chrysler Automobiles has a new home for its vintage Italian makes. The Heritage Hub, located within the historic Mirafiori plant in Italy has opened its doors. Inside, FCA houses the best from Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth and Lancia. Total, there are 250 cars on display that FCA calls "historic...
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