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Get In, Go Race!: 1982 Roush Mercury Capri driven by Lyn St. James

We know this car personally and can vouch for its preparedness and history. It’s been well run and well cared for, the current owner has preserved period race photos and log books, last racing it in 2007. Originally built for Ford by Roush and driven by Lyn St. James it was entered in the 1982 [...]

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HD Video: Brian Redman 1971 Porsche 908/3

We’re a bit busy tonight preparing for the Robin Hood Rally this weekend in Tuxedo, NY (come join us!) but thought some of you might enjoy this youtube clip on Brian Redman from last years 2009 Monterey Historics driving the Collier Collection’s Porsche 908/3. What we wouldn’t give to be in his shoes:

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Le Mans History: Porsche Kremer CK5

We don’t think we can put it more eloquently than the folks at Coys UK, here’s how they introduced a Porsche Kremer CK5: The name Kremer is synonymous with Porsche in motor sport, in particular in endurance events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours, and during the 1970s and ’80s the Cologne-based race specialist’s [...]

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Looks Great in Yellow: 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000

What a great color for the what’s probably the nicest Alfa GTV we’ve seen for sale in quite some time. The seller claims this one was restored to be a vintage racer and when all was said and done, it was too nice for the track. So, it’s been on two Copperstate 1000′s rallies which [...]

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Not in Your Backyard: 1960 Austin Healey BT7 Vintage Race Car

This 1960 Austin Healey is claimed to be ready for vintage racing, from what we can tell it certainly looks the part. It’s got all the added safety upgrades including: fuel cell, roll bar, racing seat, harnesses and the original factory hardtop. The current configuration is RHD, although the owner claims all the parts necessary [...]

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Always Been a Racer: 1959 Lotus Elite, Series I #1054

We always like finding cars that were raced back in the day and are still raced, like this 1959 Lotus Elite. The owner claims it’s got history back to the ’60′s; it’s still running today and competed in the 2003 Monterey Historics. This Elite is currently on EBay in Tempe, AZ with 9 bids up [...]

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Same Owner since 1967: 1966 Griffith Series 400

This ’66 Griffith is the type of car we love finding. Owned by the same fellow since 1967, it was raced at places like Watkins Glen as well as driven on the street. Cars like this one have a history, the tell a story and that’s a great part of car collecting and ownership. This [...]

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La Carrera Panamericana Vintage Racecar: 1957 Fiat 600 Abarth

Here’s a chance to own a unique 4 cylinder racer, with some cool history, for probably less than the cost of an engine rebuild on most V8′s. This Fiat Abarth ran the 2007 La Carrera Panamericana in Mexico, starting dead last but finishing in the top 50. Could be a hoot, currently on EBay with [...]

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Possible Ex-Works Racer: 1961 TVR Grantura Mk2

This TVR Grantura may be 1 of 4 Ex-Works or Ex-Factory Lightweight TVR race cars from the early 60′s. Grantura’s were the first TVR cars, the Series II was upgraded with a choice of 4 cylinder engines and standard disc brakes. If this history can be proven, which seems potentially possible, we think this TVR [...]

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Super-deal: Superformance GT40 Mark II

If you don’t know much about the Superformance GT40 check out their website. These are built in South Africa, steel-mono and ‘licensed’ recreations that mimic the originals with a high level of accuracy. These cars cost about $80,000 for a painted and assembled chassis, plus roughtly $35,000-$45,000 for an engine and transmission. This particular car [...]

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