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    Legendary Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo Race Car Make Rare Public Appearance

    Nissan’s legendary GTP ZX-Turbo race car which competed in the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) GT Series from 1985 to 1990 made a rare public appearance at the recent Monterey Car Week, in the USA.

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    Hidden Collection of Rare but Dilapidated Classic Cars Headed for Auction

    The secretive Rudi Klein collection is set to be auctioned off in October by RM Sotheby's.

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    Auction Action: High-Flying Ferraris and Muscle Cars Dominate Monterey Auction Week

    A range of spectacular classics went under the hammer in Monterey, with countless multi-million-dollar motors changing hands.

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    Top Tips for Buying a Used Cadillac (1948-58)

    Given that the United States in 1929 went close to sending the whole world bankrupt, it was seriously unfair that 20 years later it was rolling in loot and producing cars that hardly anyone else could afford.

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    Design: How two tiny ‘winglets’ fitted to the 1948 Cadillac sparked a global styling revolution.

    Our devotee of automotive history, Cliff Chambers, explains how a fighter plane inspired GM’s greatest designer to add fins to the 1948 Cadillac, sparking a design trend that captured the automotive world.

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    Top Tips for Buying a Used Ford Customline (1955-59)

    Ford’s Customline was seen during the 1950s as symbolising success and authority. These cars were the preferred conveyance of established businessman, state and federal politicians, and were also by the wallopers to reel in speeding Holdens.

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    Top Tips for Buying a Used Chevrolet Camaro (1967-70)

    February 1964 arrived just like any other month; except this time the entire US motor industry was forced to watch in silence as Ford’s Mustang dismantled their economic expectations.

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    Video: Ford Returns to Le Mans: Mustang GT3 Dares to Dream

    It was once a dream, turned reality. The fighting spirit of Ford Mustang GT3 is an extension of the icon's rich racing heritage – ready to take full stride in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Legacy Continues.

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    Top Tips for Buying a Used Pontiac GTO (1966-67)

    The Pontiac GTO is was an accidental hero in every sense. Devised initially as an advertising gimmick to improve sales of Pontiac’s unloved Le Mans model, the ‘GTO Option’ appeared as part of the 1964 Pontiac range.

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    We are loving: The Ford Heritage Vault

    The Ford Heritage Vault is a digital treasure trove that celebrates the rich history and iconic vehicles of the Ford Motor Company. The site is a curated collection of Ford's most legendary cars, trucks and milestones. From the pioneering Model T to the iconic Mustang and the rugged F-Series trucks, just about every Ford vehicle is showcased on the website.