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Concorso D’eleganza Varignana 1705 Curates 23 of the World’s Most Exceptional and Pre-Eminent Automobiles

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Varignana, Italy, 6 October 2023 The organisers of the exclusive Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 have released details of the spellbinding curation of pre-1973 automobiles that will star at the inaugural running of the event within Italy’s Motor Valley in Varignana, Italy, from October 13-15. Each car, handpicked by a highly knowledgeable panel of global automotive … Read more

Ferrari 512 BB

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At its debut at the Paris Show in 1976, the 512 BB was equipped with a 5-litre version of the 12-cylinder boxer. The new engine proved a great success, giving the same power at lower revs, better torque and a smoother delivery than the earlier version in the 365 GT4 BB. The Pininfarina coachwork differed … Read more

1983 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Supercharged

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Source: Chevrolet WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Jim Lewis likes being creative when it comes to his vehicles. Recently, that creativity led to him building his own version of a supercharged Gen V engine for his 1983 Chevrolet C10 Silverado pickup. And he did it all in his driveway at his home in Denton, … Read more

BMW 8-Series E31

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The BMW 8-Series stands out as a landmark model in a BMW Coupe lineage that dates back to the 1930s. A clean-sheet design, the car tagged “E31” by its maker launched its challenge to the world’s finest sports coupes with a design oozing avant-garde elegance, arresting performance attributes, an exceptional wealth of innovations and a … Read more

David Brown Mini eMastered

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David Brown Automotive, the name synonymous with British craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design, has today revealed the arrival of Mini eMastered. The all-electric creation marks a new era for David Brown Automotive, and will set new standards for zero-emissions, urban driving elegance. Mini eMastered combines the marque’s world-leading expertise in bespoke luxury with iconic, classic … Read more

1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer With LT4 Crate Engine

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Source: Chevrolet WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Scott’s Hotrods ’n Customs marketing manager Camren Beattie has a simple way of describing his company’s Chevrolet Performance LT4 crate engine*-powered 1970 K5 Blazer. “It scoots,” he said during July’s Goodguys Summit Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. The Blazer travels to a variety of shows with the Knoxville, … Read more

MANHART Alpina BMW 2002

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The MANHART team, based in Wuppertal, Germany, continues to expand the activities of its Classic Cars department. After the Lancia Delta Integrale and the E30 M3, they have now taken on the oldest vehicle to date. Once again, the choice fell on a BMW: it is none other than the 3-series predecessor 02, which was … Read more

1939 Buick Roadmaster Series 80 Phaeton

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Buick’s styling for 1939 was “streamlined” with a new waterfall grille, a narrower hood, thinner front door pillars and an increase in glass area. The gear shift was mounted on the steering column, the radio was operated by push buttons, turn signals were standard (an industry first) and all of the instrumentation was placed in … Read more

Aston Martin DB5

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The world’s most iconic car, the Aston Martin DB5, has turned 60 with Aston Martin leading the celebrations. September marks exactly 60 years since Aston Martin unveiled its then newcomer, with the model going on to become an icon of British culture, design and innovation and firmly establishing Aston Martin as one of Britain’s most … Read more