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Today’s Random Thought – Goblin Teasmade

This is probably more of a British thing, but do you remember waking up to a machine, by your bedside gurgling away making a fresh pot of tea in the morning? In the 1980’s, we had one, that we bought … Continue reading

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On This Day in History: 1966: Ford celebrates 1 millionth Mustang

On this day in 1966, in Dearborn, Michigan, the Ford Motor Company celebrates the production of its 1 millionth Mustang, a white convertible. The sporty, affordable vehicle was officially launched two years earlier, on April 17, 1964, at the World’s … Continue reading

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Burt’s back as classic Smokey and The Bandit car goes up for auction

January 30th, 2016. Later today a piece of movie automobile history is up for grabs today as fans of Smokey and the Bandit get a chance to own the film’s instantly recognizable car. The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from the … Continue reading

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Land Rover Defender ends production after seven decades

The death of a British icon: Land Rover Defender ends production after seven decades January 29th, 2016 The last Land Rover Defender will roll off the production line later today, ending 67 years of the popular 4×4 being made. It … Continue reading

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Brand new IROC Z28 found in a storage trailer

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The new Vauxhall Viva will be released in the UK, spring 2015

The new Vauxhall Viva will be released next spring First published 05:52 Wednesday 3 December 2014 in National News © by Press Association 2014 Vauxhall has produced the first pictures of its new Viva, whose arrival next spring will signal … Continue reading

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15 cars that refuse to die

15 cars that refuse to die Pinpointing exactly how many miles, on average, any given model has racked up is virtually impossible, but we’ve identified 15 cars with exceptional—sometimes surprising—endurance and value. https://autos.yahoo.com/photos/15-cars-that-refuse-to-die-1416346275-slideshow/

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Ford Econoline: The van that rocked

Ford Econoline: The van that rocked http://www.bbc.com Whether lugging a band to the next gig or shuttling travellers to the car-hire counter, Ford’s “brick on wheels” was a colossus of the road. via The BBC website

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Ten Quintessentially British Cars

Ten quintessentially British cars http://www.bbc.com Writer-photographer Martyn Goddard trains his eye on the automobiles that best define Britain’s contribution to motoring. via The BBC website

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British Villain’s – Its Good To Be Bad

  British Villain’s – Its Good To Be Bad

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