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A few nice Sport Cars images I found:

Dean Forest Railway. Vintage sports car at Norchard 1988


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1965 Toyota Sports 800 (03) and 1967 Toyota 2000 GT


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Der Toyota Sports 800 war Toyotas erster in Serie gefertigter Sportwagen. Der Prototyp, Toyota Publica Sports genannt, wurde 1962 erstmals auf der Tokyo Auto Show gezeigt. Zum Einstieg hatte er ein aufschiebbares Dach wie aus dem Raumfahrtzeitalter und war mit dem 28 bhp (24 kW) starken Motor des Publica 700 ausgestattet. In Japan wird der Sports 800 oft als „Yota-Hachi“ (Kurzform für dt.: Toyota bezeichnet. 1965 startete die Serienproduktion.

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The Toyota Sports 800 was Toyota Motor Corporation’s first production sports car. The prototype for the Sports 800, called the Toyota Publica Sports, debuted at the 1962 Tokyo Auto Show, featuring a space age sliding canopy and utilizing the 28 hp (21 kW) power train of the Toyota Publica 700, a Japanese market economy car. The Toyota Sports 800 is affectionately called the "Yota-Hachi", which is a Japanese short form for "Toyota 8". In 1965, the car went into actual production.

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The Suzuki Intruder motorcycle has been a long time favorite of many devotees. Indeed, since the time when the first model debuted in 1985, it has remained a popular motorcycle in the new market as well as the used market. Let’s see why.When a person wanted a cruiser in the ’80′s, he didn’t have much to choose from. Mainly, he could purchase a Harley-Davidson or go without. That was great and all if you liked Harleys, but what if you wanted a different bike?That was when the Japanese cruiser lines came into use.When the Japanese makers discovered they could make money off of the cruiser buying American public, it didn’t take each company any time at all to come out with their own brand of cruiser-style motorcycle. This was superb for those who were not strictly American buyers only. At perhaps 50% less money in most cases a rider could have a fresh new cruiser that was every bit as practical and satisfying as its American complement.But there was just one problem.  Read more... (331 words, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

When buying used cars, some people prefer to buy classic autos. These cars are usually more than 25 years old and require a little bit of special care. Not many dealerships sell classic cars, but those that do usually have them in good running condition. These dealerships can be found all over the county, including places like Norfolk, Virginia. Here are a few tips about choosing and buying classic cars in Norfolk, Virginia.

Nostalgia
Many people purchase classics because they had one when they were younger or knew someone who did. They are eye-catchers and can bring about a little bit of excitement for both the driver and passersby when it is on the road. Classic used cars are made of thicker metal and have a more basic design. They bring the owner back to a time when life was simple and care-free.

Types
There are many different types of classic cars available. Unlike modern vehicles, the dealership never knows when another one will come in or what type it is until its arrival. Some are more common than others. For example, in 1965, Ford sold 680,000 Mustangs. Plymouth built 61,500 Barracudas and Pontiac built more than 75,000 GTOs. The chances of finding a Mustang these days is much more realistic than finding a Barracuda or GTO, but they are out there.  Read more... (445 words, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

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