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1984 Audi Sport Quattro: Ingolstad’s civilized rally car proves a “Thriller B”
1981-1990 | Audi | Germany | I-5

1984 Audi Sport Quattro: Ingolstad’s civilized rally car proves a “Thriller B”

History/driving impressions originally published in AutoWeek April 26, 1993; republished by the author Audi excised 12.6 inches from…

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1913 Zinn-Buick racer: Re-bodied Model 24 roadster lays claim to longevity
1900-1920 | Buick | I-4 | USA

1913 Zinn-Buick racer: Re-bodied Model 24 roadster lays claim to longevity

History originally published in AutoWeek March 13, 1989; republished by the author Zinn – Eugene “Huey” Zinn, that…

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Ferrari 250 GTO: Star-crossed racer’s day in the sun ends in the pits
1961-1970 | Ferrari | Italy | V-12

Ferrari 250 GTO: Star-crossed racer’s day in the sun ends in the pits

History originally published in Road & Track Specials Ferrari 1990; republished by the author Embedded in a sandbank…

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The First Automobile Race in America: Chicago, November 28, 1895
1900-1920 | Other Stuff | USA

The First Automobile Race in America: Chicago, November 28, 1895

Originally published in Automobile, February, 1991; republished by the author “As impassable as the alleys of Stamboul; as…

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BMW “Batmobile” 3.0 CSL: Lapping Lime Rock in a LeMans-winning race car
1971-1980 | BMW | Germany | I-6

BMW “Batmobile” 3.0 CSL: Lapping Lime Rock in a LeMans-winning race car

History/driving impressions originally published in AutoWeek June 22, 1987; republished by the author. BMW “Batmobile” 3.0 CSL driven…

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1983 Volvo Limited Edition 240 Turbo, the “Flat Hood”
1981-1990 | I-4 | Sweden | Volvo

1983 Volvo Limited Edition 240 Turbo, the “Flat Hood”

History originally published in the Illustrated Volvo Buyer’s Guide, 1983, by John Matras; republished by the author The…

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BMW 3.0 CSiL: The Homologator
1971-1980 | BMW | Germany | I-6

BMW 3.0 CSiL: The Homologator

History/driving impressions originally published in AutoWeek May 5, 1986; republished by the author. When the final history of…

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Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF: Lancia’s great rally champion
1961-1970 | Italy | Lancia | V-4

Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF: Lancia’s great rally champion

History/driving impressions originally published in AutoWeek December 2, 1985 The little car growls over the upgrade, barking at…

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1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900 B: Champ of the Mille Miglia
1921-1940 | Alfa Romeo | I-8

1938 Alfa Romeo 8C2900 B: Champ of the Mille Miglia

History originally published in AutoWeek July 18, 1983 Wedged in the passenger seat as Bill Serri works the…

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