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Recognise this?

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  I know, not that difficult. 1967 Renault 8 Gordini. Sold by  this dealer , the perfect wide bodied competition Renault.  #Renault #renault8 #renault8gordini #Renault-Gordini #gordini #renaultcompetition #gordiniblue #whitestripes  

1927 Frazer Nash Vitesse

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  I enjoy browsing the stock at  Tom Hardman , there's always some truly stand out vintage cars. None more so than a 1927 Frazer Nash Vitesse. Chassis No. 1120, fitted with a Lea-Francis Twin Cam was "S upplied new by the Frazer Nash works in 1927 as a Vitesse, fitted with a supercharged Anzani engine, this is a car that has spent much of its life doing exactly what its makers intended — being driven hard, raced enthusiastically and continually developed by knowledgeable owners in pursuit of greater performance" "Its early history is particularly appealing. From 1930 until 1935, the car was owned by R. L. Bellamy, who campaigned the car extensively in trials and at Brooklands. Period photographs held within the history file show PH 2042 competing in the Whitsun Trophy and other events, including a wonderful image of PH 2042 overtaking Tom Delaney's famous Hyper Lea-Francis. These are not merely stories passed down through ownership; they are documented chapters i...

Bugatti 59/50 (Reproduction)

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  Currently listed on Swiss auction site,  Emil Frey  Classic Auctions , Bugatti Type 59/50 Monoposto (1936) reconstruction. " Dive into the world of the Bugatti Type 59/50 Monoposto from 1936 – it is like a journey back in time to the glamorous past of automotive engineering " " The Bugatti Type 59/50 B Monoposto from 1936 was not just a car, but an amazing symphony of shapes and curves, created by the most talented craftsmen of its time. Unfortunately, a great deal of this racing car’s history, with its various engines, remains unclear. For example, many types of engine and vehicle were built between 1935 and 1937, and different information is available depending on the sources you consult. It is likely that nine Type 59/50 B vehicles were built" " Ours is a reconstruction of the model T 59/50 B which has been lovingly assembled by hand over the years using some original parts. At its heart is, in all likelihood, an original 4.5-litre Bugatti engine from 1936...