Archive for November, 2011

AC 428 1965-1973

AC – the name that became synonymous with ‘Cobra’ added to the appeal of any model made by AC. The 428, a fast, luxurious, grand tourer was made in very limited numbers and a genuine car would be most valuable today. However, if I was fortunate enough to own one, I certainly would not be selling it! […]

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AC 3000 ME 1979-1984

Not a very popular model by AC, with only 82 being built. It had futuristic styling and the right pedigree but had serious competition at the time from the likes of Lotus, Porsche and TVR, particularly in respect of performance and handling that took far too long to sort out. With so few being built, if […]

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Abarth-Fiat 595/695 1963-1971

This model is arguably the first iteration of what morphed into the 850/1000 and can be regarded as Italy’s version of the Mini Cooper ‘S’. Probaly not as valuable as the 850/1000 with radical body kit and modifications and if you do however own one, it’s probably very valuable! www.whatsinyourpaddock.com.au

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Abarth-Fiat 850/1000 1960-1970

These must have been one of the first ‘pocket-rockets’ with great power to weight ratio and superb handling. Genuine cars are now very highjly sought after and command premium prices. www.whatsinyourpaddock.com.au

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Junior Zagato (Alfa Romeo) 1969-1975

Only 1500 of these were built, so if you own one or know of the wherabouts of one, it’s probably quite valuable. Not the most attractive of the Alfa Romeos of the era, but nevertheless interesting. www.whatsinyourpaddock.com.au

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