by Mike - A 1967 Toyota 2000GT just sold for $1,155,000 at the RM auction of the Don Davis Collection this past April 27 in Texas. Let that sink in a little - a Toyota sells for more than $1 million! I am more than a little surprised at … [Read more...]
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Stuff You May Not Want To See
May 12, 2013 By 5 Comments
by Mike - In every car lovers life there are times that we see a classic car, maybe our car maybe a car belonging to someone else, in a condition that is not fun to look at or think about. Here are photos of some of those moments: A red … [Read more...]
This Iso Isetta Raced In The Mille Miglia in 1954
April 29, 2013 By 2 Comments
by Mike - Factory entered Iso Isettas finished first, second and third in the economy class at the 1954 Mille Miglia. The Isettas averaged more than 43 mph during this grueling 1,000 mile race. After World War II cheap … [Read more...]
Has Ferrari Forgiven Bizzarrini?
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - A couple of things surprised me yesterday on my first visit to the Ferrari museum in Modena. In the small bookstore there were two books that I did not expect to see there: "Bizzarrini" by Winston Goodfellow and "Rebel Rebel" by Marc … [Read more...]
Two 1965 Ford GT40 Roadsters – One Was Lost And Found
April 22, 2013 By 6 Comments
by Mike - Chassis No. 108 Ford GT40 chassis No. 108 was the first of four roadster bodied GT prototypes built by Ford Advanced Vehicles. Along with its sister car, chassis No. 109, it was sent to Carroll Shelby for testing. It served … [Read more...]
Two Ferrari Race Cars – One Is For Sale
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Both of these special Ferrari race cars were at Amelia Island recently but only one is for sale. 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta 'Competizione' by Pinin Farina The 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM, chassis 0320AM, raced at the 24 … [Read more...]
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