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Icon 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Icon 4x4 is a Californian builder known for their custom jeeps and trucks, their builds are so popular there is a 2-year waiting list for their bespoke masterpieces. This Bring a Trailer auction that ends tomorrow, November 6, is an opportunity to jump the cue and get your hands on this spectacular old school Land Cruiser. Based on a 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, this beauty has an exterior refinished in Satin Blue with a black removable soft top, and a custom leather black interior. Additional equipment includes a roll bar, four-wheel slotted disc brakes with red calipers, four-link front and rear suspension with Fox coilovers, Dynatrac front and rear axles, a folding windshield, diamond-plate side steps, air conditioning, heated front seats, AutoMeter gauges, and an Alpine stereo with Bluetooth connectivity. Power comes from a 5.3-liter Vortec V8 engine, good for 310 hp, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.



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MINI REMASTERED

British automaker David Brown Automotive, has teamed up with powertrain tuning specialists, Osselli Racing, for this performance-focused version of the Mini Remastered, with a new and more powerful engine and a healthy dose of performance-enhancing updates. Powered by a tuned 1,450cc four-cylinder engine outputting 125hp at 6,200rpm and 113lb ft of torque 1,700 revs earlier, the new model can crack 62mph in 7.8 seconds. Developed for both road and track use, the Ose...
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1949 FERRARI 166 MM BARCHETTA | FOR AUCTION - Image

1949 FERRARI 166 MM BARCHETTA | FOR AUCTION

This amazing car will be auctioned on January 21 of 2011, it dates back to 1949 ans is the tenth of only 25 ferrari 166 MM Barchettas built. The 1948 Ferrari 166 MM is the definitive 1950s sports car configuration, with its smooth envelope, long flowing hood and short  tail. Get you check books ready!...
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CITROEN H VAN

The automobile industry is on revival mode for some time now and obviously the Citroen H Van had to come up with a new model. This iconic van is still quite charming and had to be brought to life again, the new view on the old model still has the spirit, the frog like headlights, the small outwards bonnet and the iconic fiberglass side panels are all still there. Although the new makers are an Italian based company, the French soul is intact and the frame and engine...
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