Old School Cool

Style and engineering beautifully together.

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1966 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2

Happy New Year :)

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245-242-245 IPD’s parts catalogue cover photo. 1981

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Mazda Familia Sport-4, 1989. Two prototypes were built for Mazda’s Group A WRC campaign.

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The rare Griffin GD-XM was based on the Morris Minor van (and later the Beetle). It came with a removable hard top.

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Renault Alpine A310 V6 from the pages of Le Fanatique de l'Automobile, 1981.

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While all VWs are fairly basic, the Country Buggy was the closest to a shoe box yet. Built and sold in Australia and the Philippines.

Road travel is advertised but perhaps not advised.

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This 1977 Toyota Corolla KE55 is extremely rare and in perfect condition. It is original, even including the seat covers with 24,400 km driven. It sold for  3,901,000円 (~36,000 USD).

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While I think these photos are from 1973 East African Safari, I have no information on Datsun 240Z #16 & #17. There are no references to these cars and their particular sponsorships. If you know, comment. :)

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1965 cover of Auto Italiana featuring the Porsche 911.

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This two-tone 1994 (Oct. 1993) Nissan Skyline GTS 25t Type M is a single owner, 77,000 km car that’s so clean it’s lick-able. Sold for approximately $7,000 USD.

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Several Alfa Romeo GTAs on unnamed road course ~1960s

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1973 Mercedes 250 & 280 (W114)

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1972 NSU Ro 80, a distinctly styled car with a distinct engine.

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1931 Pirelli magazine advertisement

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“Put a tiger in your tank” 1970′s sticker.

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While not fast with only 10 KW, this 1981 Honda CB125 sure looks stylish.

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1971 MGB GT!