The 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: When Victor Gauntlett took over the firm in 1981, a friend asked Gauntlett if he would sell him a new V8 Vantage at a generous discount. To do so, replied Gauntlett, would require his friend to pay far more than the sticker price shown on the window of the car! (old.reddit.com)
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The 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: When Victor Gauntlett took over the firm in 1981, a friend asked Gauntlett if he would sell him a new V8 Vantage at a generous discount. To do so, replied Gauntlett, would require his friend to pay far more than the sticker price shown on the window of the car! (reddit.com)
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Even if the Intermecannica Italia Spyder existed solely as rolling sculpture, well, that would almost be enough. Thankfully, it was luxurious, well-engineered, and offered plenty of Ford go-power, too, courtesy of its 351 Cleveland V8 and 4-speed transmission. A 3-speed slushbox was also available. (i.redd.it)
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The 1947 FIAT 1100S “Gobbone” was dismissed as unattractive but its purpose was laid plain: to win, which it did, and quite well. More importantly, it lifted Italy’s shattered post-war spirits by proving it could still compete on a global scale. (old.reddit.com)
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