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Rare Alfa Giulietta SZ Freed from Basement Prison

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As far as classic car bar finds go, there seems to new one almost every week. However, the discovery of this really rare 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato in Italy, is unlike the rest. For this Alfa, one of 271 ever built, was found not in a barn, but in a basement! According to an Alfa Romeo Giulia and …

Classic Car Flicks: Bullitt

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It’s pretty rare these days to come across someone professing to be a petrol head, who hasn’t seen Bullitt. If you know cars, you know this film. If you know Steve McQueen, you also know this film, fact. For those who don’t, let me put some gravy on the meat. King of Cool, Steve McQueen was at the height of …

Collectible Classics headed for Paris Auction

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When the words ‘classic car’ and ‘auction’ are mentioned in the same sentence, naturally this is enough to get plenty a keen petrolhead salivating with excitement. However, mention that the auction will be taking place in Paris, then you know the cars on offer are some of the most desirable ever built, are expected to fetch good money! The Paris …

Supra Sells For Big Bucks

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Famous for its iconic role in the film “The Fast and the Furious” alongside the late Paul Walker, the Toyota Supra has a cult following among petrolheads at home and abroad. The Supra spanned several model generations from 1978 to 2002, but it’s the fourth generation A80 that springs to many people’s minds when thinking of this JDM legend. Prices …

BMW Young Guns Restore One-Off Prototype

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BMW’s history is littered with some of the greatest drivers’ cars ever made, and no one celebrates this better than BMW’s Heritage Department. Better known as BMW Group Classic, the team consider it their duty to restore and preserve iconic BMW models of yesteryear. With many newcomers joining the ranks as apprentice mechanics and bodywork specialists, naturally the best way …

Classic Car Flicks: C’etait Un Rendezvous

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When you dive deep into 20thCentury Automotive Cinema, there is no shortage of classic films which cater to a whole range of petrolheads. For lovers of classic American iron, there is Vanishing Point, American Graffiti, Gone in 60 Seconds and Two-Lane Blacktop. However, for the Europhile you have Ronin, Grand Prix, Le Mans, and of course, The Italian Job. Plus, …

Tackling Understeer and Oversteer

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With the holiday season well and truly upon us, naturally you are probably itching to remove the dust cover of your pride and joy and hit the road for a picturesque summer road trip. However, whether you own a Viva or 911 RS, none of us are completely safe when the unforeseen rears its ugly head. Imagine this. You approach …