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Saturday, April 2, 2016

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April 2, 2016

One of 21: Like New 1992 Venturi 200

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This 1992 Venturi 200 is described as one of just 21 built, an easily believable figure based on the accomplished but virtually unknown French manufacturer’s extremely limited output–exact figures are unknown, but total production for all model variants is thought to have not exceeded 600 units during their 15 year history. This one is said to be in “A1, as-new” condition with just 22k kilometers. Light and compact with an emphasis on ride and handling, these cars were generally regarded by the press as better-handling, better-built Esprit rivals, and this one does indeed appear to be in outstanding condition. Find it here at Beau-Car in Antwerp, Belgium for 49k euros (~$56k USD today). Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

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Last of the Straight Eights: 1952 Buick Roadmaster Estate

Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon | eBay

This 1952 Buick Roadmaster Estate wagon is claimed to be one of less than 400 built, and looks very elegant in Golden Sand Metallic with real wood accents over saddle leather. Metal and wood are described as rust and rot-free, respectively, and an older restoration shows just enough light wear to give the car a lovely warmth that suits it very well. Excluding the Special, ’52 was the last year for Buick’s long-serving and once-signature straight-eight, and this example is said to be in excellent running condition. Find it here on eBay in Collierville, Tennessee with reserve not met.

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Twin Turbo Busso Three Liter: 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

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This 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider has been with the seller for 25 years, and more recently fitted with a custom-built twin turbo Busso V6 that’s estimated to be making just north of 300 HP. The custom bodywork and wheels won’t be to everyone’s taste, but we dig the creative swap. and the seller says that the car is quick and comfortable, adding that “it’s not for the purist, nor the faint of heart.” Sounds fun. Find it here on AlfaBB in Stratford, Ontario, Canada for $18k USD. Special thanks to BaT reader Kevin R. for this submission.

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Rotorbike Part Two: Low Mileage 1976 Suzuki RE5

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This 1976 Suzuki RE5 is the second rotary-powered bike featured this week, following yesterday’s impressive and all-original Hercules W-2000 from the same year. Following 32 years in dark indoors storage, this one sounds to be in similar condition with similarly low mileage (~3,700), though the seller does note some light restoration work. Described as fully functional and strong running, it looks to be in very nice shape. Find it here on eBay in Dayton, Ohio with a $9,750 BIN. Special thanks to BaT reader pluckmyeyeout for this submission.

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Friday, April 1, 2016

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April 1, 2016

Cannonball Run Tribute: 1978 Dodge B200 Sportsman Van

Dodge B200 Sportsman Van | eBay

This 1978 Dodge B200 Sportsman van in Transcon Medi-Vac livery replicates the one driven by Brock Yates in the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, and again by Burt Reynolds’ team in the ’81 Cannonball Run movie that he wrote. Though cosmetic details are mostly accurate, its V8 is not a Bill Mitchell-modified, Dick Landy 440 Magnum, but rather a standard 360–still, it should sound good through Flowmaster pipes. Find it here on eBay in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with reserve not met.

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Nicest Yet: 1972 Puma 1600 GTE

This 1972 Puma 1600 GTE (chassis SP1431404) is an excellent-looking example that represents the last year of this bodystyle before introduction of a new design. Bought by the current owner as a complete car, it’s since been stripped down to the chassis and undergone a complete rebuild by a marque specialist. Current running condition isn’t noted, but the car is said to retain all of its factory parts. Find it here at Auctions America where it will be auctioned in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 1st, 2016. Estimated hammer prices range between $10k-15k.

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Rare & All Original Rotary: 9K Mile 1976 Hercules W-2000 Wankel

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This 1976 Hercules W-2000 (serial 480005185) is one of 1,800 built in Germany between 1974 and ’77. One of only a handful of production Wankel rotary engine-powered motorcycle designs, this one is said to be all-original with 8,550 miles from new, and it looks quite well-preserved in photos. The seller adds that it starts very easily, and runs and rides like new. Find it here on eBay in Chicago, Illinois with reserve not met. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

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42nd From Last Built: 4K Mile 2003 Lotus Esprit Final Edition

This 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 Turbo (VIN SCCDC08203HA10579) is one only 75 Final Edition cars built, and the seller claims only 4k miles from new. These run-out models featured several small styling detail changes over regular production models, as well as more substantial upgrades such as a factory-fit “high-torque” ECU, ride height-adjustable Bilstein dampers, special Eibach springs, and more. If VIN numbers were consecutive, this feature on the very last Esprit built suggests that this example is the 42nd from final made, out of a total, 28 year-long production run of 10,675. Find it here on eBay in Mount Kisco, New York with reserve not met.

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