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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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1999 Mercedes-Benz G500

Car auction website Bring a Trailer have listed another one of a kind classic, a gorgeous G-Wagon from 1999 in pristine condition with only 91k miles on the odometer. This 1999 Mercedes-Benz G500 is powered by a 5.0-liter 24-valve V8 engine that delivers 300 horsepower with 324 lb-ft of torque, and is backed by a 5-speed automatic transmission sending power to all four wheels through a dual-range transfer case and three locking differentials. Other notable details i...
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1967 Ford Bronco Half-Cab Pickup - Image

1967 Ford Bronco Half-Cab Pickup

This stunning 1967 Ford Bronco Half-Cab Pickup is a masterclass in classic style and modern performance. Reimagined by Velocity Restorations, this build blends vintage ruggedness with contemporary power, thanks to a 5.0L Coyote V8 and a 4R70W automatic transmission with overdrive. A twin-stick transfer case and 31-spline axles ensure it is ready for the trail, or the spotlight. Finished in silver with a black top, this custom Bronco features LED lighting, ret...
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BELLY TANK LAKESTER

A Lakester is a car with a streamlined body and with four exposed wheels. Building them became popular after World War II, they were built using old aircraft fuel tanks that were available cheaply. The fuel tank became the body of the belly tank racer, it was also fitted with a Model-T frame, wheels, a V8-60 flat-head ford engine with twin Stromberg 81 carburetors, an Eddie Meyers intake, and an electric starter. A gift from the sky and built in a backyard, this pie...
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