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A Lost Wanderer Found — Auto Union Wanderer W25K Roadster

A Lost Wanderer Found — Auto Union Wanderer W25K Roadster
By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith, Kevin D. Smith, Mark Williamson & Auto Union & Wanderer Archives One summer, my life took a U-turn. While other teenaged males practiced driving to the basket like Dr. J, or throwing a bomb for six like Johnny Unitas, I scoured the want ads for a dream.…
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Father, Son, Son & Cousin FFR Mk4 Cobra Build

Father, Son, Son & Cousin FFR Mk4 Cobra Build
Published on Monterey Car Week (FFR Mk4 Cobra) Father, Son, Son & Cousin FFR Mk4 Cobra Build Our Factory Five Racing Mk4 Cobra Roadster Replica On Her Maiden Voyage By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith Author's Note: As of this writing, we've logged over 900 miles on our Factory Five Racing Mk4 Cobra…
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Cheech Marin’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible – Mine First!

By: D. Brian Smith Photography: Bob Wingate Have you ever owned a car that was a true "chick magnet?" That term is not politically correct, but it most accurately describes my first car, a '55 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible. Whenever I drove it, girls would follow me around and honk their horns at me. Some…
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Good-Guys 17th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals

Good-Guys 17th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals
By: D. Brian Smith Photography: Good-Guys For hot rodders, muscle car enthusiasts, pony car fans and all forms of gearheads in general, spring comes a calling with the first outdoor car show of the season. The Good-Guys Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals is one such first outdoor event that draws participants and spectators from across the…
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1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster

1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster
Published by Monterey Car Week (1958 BMW 507) Editor's Note: Elvis Presley owned one. If it's good enough for the King, it's good enough for Monterey Car Week. Thank you RM Auctions for permitting us to run your superb article and photography on one of the most iconic BMW's of all time, a 1958 BMW…
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Aluminum Bodied 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Aluminum Bodied 1949 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
Chassis No.Engine No.Gearbox No.Body No.670005W 1011-8JH 612F 1007 The fifth XK 120; the first LHD example imported to the U.S.The only XK 120 originally finished in Blue SheenBeautifully restored by marque expertRecipient of the prestigious XK60 Diamond Award for ExcellenceJCNA slalom record holder for 1949–1961 XK 120, 140, and 150Includes weather gear and exceptional original…
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Perfect Patina Personified — 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster

Perfect Patina Personified — 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster
Editor's Note: Thanks to RM Sotheby's for permitting MCW to publish this cool 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 article and photos. Chassis No.CSX 3284 Delivered new to California; UK registered since 1973On display in the Midland Motor Museum for nearly 20 yearsRetains virtually all of its original features; a truly splendid 427 Cobra A performance car…
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