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TransTurbine Jet Car

Renown auction website "Bring a Trailer" have listed one special vehicle. This street rail was commissioned by the current owner in 2016 and completed by TransTurbine in 2018. It features a tubular steel sand rail chassis powered by a Boeing T50-BO-8A gas turbine helicopter engine (rated at 300 horsepower) paired with a Volkswagen four-speed manual transaxle with a billet reinforced case. The chassis is powder-coated gray with black and orange accents and is fitted with twin Sparco racing seats. Additional features include four-wheel disc brakes, a fully independent suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, a Derale external oil cooler with an auxiliary cooling fan, a 24-volt electrical system, an adjustable pedal assembly, a removable roof, rear wing, side panels, and a custom jet-coated dual exhaust. watch the video below



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Porsche 911 WF G34

Based on the iconic Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Coupé (84-89), the spectacular WF G34 underwent a meticulous disassembly and restoration process, with all components overhauled or renewed. This unique restomodstands out with a new body kit developed by WF Luftgekuehlt, coupled with an upgraded 3.4-liter engine for enhanced performance. The interior is revamped with modern technology while maintaining the purist and original feel. The WF G34...
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1967 DODGE CHARGER

Going under the hammer with Mecum Auctions is this 1967 Dodge Charger, one of the most unique vintage muscle car offerings we have seen in a while. The mesmerising machine is over half a century old but looks about as good as it did the day it came off the production line all those years ago. The majestic looking machine has undergone a professional rebuild to exacting standards by Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop and is powered by a menacing Ray Barton 651 HP Hemi...
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LEGENDE AUTOMOBILES TURBO 3

The Renault 5 Turbo is one of the most exciting cars ever produced, a true icon from the rallying in the 1980s. The legendary Renault rally car, is now reborn as the Turbo 3, a stunning combination of retro design with modern technology. Developed by Los Angeles-based Legende Automobiles, the stunning restomod is equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces more than 400 horsepower and plenty of torque. And just like the legendary rally machine, i...
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