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Apr
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il Commendatore’s Version: ’66 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 – Part 2

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Ferrari 330GT 2+2

The Pontiac’s powertrain description was easy – 421ci, 4-barrel carb (the C&D car ran 3, 2-barrels) and 4 on the floor. The Ferrari’s is a bit more magical. It has a 4-litre Colombo (not the detective) V-12, 300hp, triple Webers, and a 5-speed. We left out a few things ’cause we made our point. The 330 was a very easy car to live with and became one of Ferrari’s best sellers and most desirable. We found this one on the 330 Registry website. It will be going to auction in Houston on May 4th. That’s plenty of time to get a bidder’s number. It is a Series II with single headlights. The Series I cars had 4 headlamps and looked a little weird. It is painted Ferrari red or Rosso to those who know. The 330 had 2 owners until 2012 and is well documented. It has older paint and original interior, chrome and trim. All with understandable patina. Everything is said to function as it should including the optional electric windows. The motor starts easily and the gearbox shifts well although we are sure that means well for an old Ferrari. You have to let the gearbox warm up and shift with care to preserve the status quo. The auction house has an estimate of $170,000 to $190,000 but we don’t think the 330GT 2+2 is there just yet. That will depend on how many bidders really, really want it. Here is the link to the auction house.

Apr
21

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This is the end and then it is not: ’87 Porsche 930 Turbo

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Porsche 930 Turbo

We seem to remember a road test of the Porsche Turbo performed by Danny Ongais. He liked the car but it was really scary at times and should be driven by skilled enthusiasts only. That was back during the introduction of the Porsche Turbo Carrera in 1976. It was a fast and demanding car to drive.  And Danny’s warnings were not taken seriously as many 930s were demolished, mostly caused by wicked oversteer and incompetent pilots. We were working for VW/Porsche Audi back in 1978 when Turbos were a hot commodity. The 930 was Intercooled now, pumping out serious HP. You couldn’t get one at list price anywhere. Dealers in Manhattan were clipping investment bankers another $10 grand over for the privilege. And then Porsche announced 1979 would be the end of the 930 for the USA. That is when Porsche pandemonium hit. Read More

Apr
21

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Beep Beep: ’68 Plymouth Road Runner

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Plymouth Satellite Hemi

In 1968 Plymouth’s new Road Runner, priced at about $2,900, broke the muscle car market wide open. It was based on a bare-bones B-body Belvedere sedan. Road Runner’s, with their cute Beep-Beep horn, came standard with a 335-horse 383 V-8, a four-speed stick and a beefed-up suspension. The 426 Hemi was a ground-pounder, both in price and power – adding 425 Hemi horses into the Road Runner and a whopping $1,000 in price. If you bought one new, kept it nice and sold it in 2007 , you made a profit of about $75,000. Read More

Apr
21

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Tarzan: ’93 Toyota Land Cruiser – Locked

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Toyota Land Cruiser

Okay, so what does Locked mean? In Land Cruiser World it means it is equipped with front & rear differential lockers. This is an expensive option but essential if you plan on going anywhere that isn’t paved. This is our personal daily driver. We have it listed on eBay right now, so if you are in the market or know of someone who wants a turnkey classic SUV, send them to the auction. They will thank you for it. Buy It Now is $14,000. Oh, by the way, Tarzan is his name. You never change a Land Cruiser’s name. Visit the eBay auction by clicking here.Toyota Land Cruiser

Apr
21

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We have another Woodie: ’65 Morris Minor Traveler

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Morris minor traveler

Morris Minors are just the cutest little English cars. They made millions of them so their value as a collectible is based more on emotion, the model and the condition. Morris made a convertible version that sure is cute. If the old collector car mantra is true, “when the roof goes down the price goes up” the drop top would be the most in demand. We would prefer this Woodie to a Minor Convertible anytime. This one is for sale by one of our favorites dealers in California. Read More

Apr
20

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Mr. Strothers’: ’60 Corvette

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1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Have you ever had one of those days where you just want to buy every great car you see? We know, it is shallow and selfish particularly in light of current events. But we know you are nodding your head yes. You can blame this one on Mint then. How about a 1960 Corvette that was the dealer’s demo for a few months and then sold to Mr. Strothers who kept it for 53 years. Now that is pretty neat but it isn’t the entire story. This is a dual-quad (2, 4-barrels) Corvette with 270 hp. To quote TV sales pitch man, Billy Mays, “and that’s not all!” It is a California black plate and pretty much untouched with only 48,000 miles . Read More

Apr
20

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Silver Cloud: ’63 Buick Riviera

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1963 Buick Riviera

We are huge fans of the first generation Buick Riviera. This isn’t the first one we have featured but it might be the best. When it was introduced, the design was applauded by everyone and sold well. Even Motor Trend bestowed the prestigious Car of the Year Award to the big Riv. But the most important accolades came from Sergio Pininfarina and Enzo Ferrari. They both thought it was the most beautiful American car ever. Now that’s what I call confirmation that the design was right on. GM’s Bill Mitchell headed up the team that designed it and he is rather modest about his contribution. He said, “I just put the crease in the trousers.” Today’s offering came from one of our favorite sellers who manages to find some great cars all the time. Read More

Apr
20

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Grey Poupon: ’76 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-40

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76 Land Cruiser FJ 40

If you are tired of us saying how much we love a particular car, stop reading (although you’ll miss something cool). We are avid Toyota Land Cruiser fans and we are on our third version – the FJ80. One of our all time favorites is the Jeep-like FJ-40. They are rough and tumble bulldogs. In the darkest corners of the world and some say the most beautiful, the Land Cruiser has usurped the Land Rover as the vehicle of choice. In Oz for example, there is a huge following for the Cruiser with some of the stoutest aftermarket parts emanating from there. Hagerty has recognized the surge in vintage SUVs too. Read More

Apr
19

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Well Done: ’57 Chevy

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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

We like the iconic ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air. And by iconic we mean when you think of drive-in hamburger joints or cruising down Woodward Avenue, you can picture a ’57 in your head. We had a superb original black, ’57 a few weeks ago. It had original paint and interior and was drop dead wonderful. We came across this one on Craigslist and although it is on the other end of the “original ” spectrum, we thought it was kind of neat. The Bel Air was originally purchased in Tucson and it appears to have been baked in the sun a little too long. Read More

Apr
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La Passione: ’74 Alfa Romeo GTV

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Alfa Romeo GTV

We can go on and on about how Italian cars are special. Italians don’t let anything leave their hands without a generous dose of special sauce. This theory applies to art, food, wine, clothing, opera and most of all, cars. Now the Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 has that sauce – but today’s featured Alfa has just a little bit more. If it were a lobster dish, it would be fra diavolo. The Alfa hails from California before heading east to its new home. Read More

Apr
18

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Reduced Price: ’73 MGB

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MGB

This is a really well cared for ’73 Roadster with a grille from an earlier model. So the car, especially wearing steelies, has an earlier, period look to it. We posted this car early last week along with the seller’s Yellow Mini. The Mini is off to a new home and the B needs to go soon. The seller has dropped the price to $11,000 for a totally sorted, get in and drive Roadster. It is in Connecticut near the Massachusetts border. What are you waiting for? Contact Mint directly for the seller’s contact information – michael@mint2me.com

Apr
18

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Over the top: ’68 Ford XL GT 428

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Ford XL GT

You probably think the title refers to the fact that this survivor is a convertible. Alas, grasshopper, that is not the reason. We think this is the same seller that listed the Plum Mist ’67 Pontiac Safari Wagon a few weeks ago. The seller writes the most insanely repetitive listings. You think he may have worked for an advertising agency that believed if you beat something to death the prospect will capitulate just to end the pain. But we have to admit, they find some really neat cars. Read More

Apr
18

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25% Off: ’66 Citroen ID19

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Citroen ID19

We really like Citroens so it is no surprise to see one on Mint every now and then. But this one is a bit unusual. It is an ID and not a DS. The ID shared the DS’s body but was less powerful. Although it shared the engine capacity of the DS engine. The ID19 was also more traditional mechanically: it had no power steering and had conventional transmission and clutch instead of the DS’s hydraulically controlled set-up. Initially the basic ID19 was sold on the French market with a price saving of more than 25% against the DS. The ID19 followed the DS19’s example in using a punning name. While “DS” is pronounced in French as “Déesse” (goddess), “ID” is pronounced as “Idée” (idea).
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Apr
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Morning Ritual or Why am I crazy about classic cars…

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Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

If you ever wondered why you have a passion for great automobiles, particularly 12-cylinder red ones, then you need to see this video. It is skillfully done by our friends at Petrolicious. Mr. Chen, the owner of the subject Ferrari, has no problem expressing why his car is so delicious. Click on the image, go to full screen and turn up the volume. You can thank us later.

Apr
17

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Fully Documented: ’57 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

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Mercedes Benz 190SL

Not too much to say about this offering from a dealer in Rochester, New York. Now Rochester is not a place where you expect to find fabulous cars. The weather is not conducive to preserving automobile sheet metal if used frequently. But this Mercedes-Benz has only 39,000 miles and has been stored most of its life. The sellers don’t say it is a Rochester native –  that’s only an assumption on our part. It really doesn’t matter where it came from, it is spectacular as is. Read More

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