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Today is a massively important day for the Volkswagen Group of America. Exactly 75 years ago, VW USA first attempted to sell vehicles locally when two Type 1 vehicles arrived in New York. To commemorate this special day and reflect on the company's history, Volkswagen USA is celebrating its success with a drive down memory lane.
An exquisite 1978 BMW Alpina B7 Turbo is up for grabs on Bring A Trailer and would be the perfect addition for avid BMW collectors. Aside from its rarity — and stunning shark-nose beauty — this feisty E24 6er is extra special due to the fact that it bears the serial number 'B7-001.'
Professional drifter Mike Whiddett has been reunited with his beloved Mazda RX-3 drift car — his first-ever drift machine — and the restored creation will be his tool of choice in the 2024 D1 Grand Prix season. Mad Mike won Skid Fest in 2004 with the drift car, but due to financial constraints, he had to sell it in the same year. Twenty years later, he's come full circle.
Toyota has made quite the splash at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon with several new vehicles, concepts, and custom vehicles. The AE86 BEV Concept, an electrified take on a Japanese classic, is returning from last year's event.
At last year's Tokyo Auto Salon, Liberty Walk rubbed purists the wrong way when it revealed a heavily modified Ferrari F40, and for this year's event, the controversial Japanese tuner has doubled down on classic Italian supercars with a widebody Lamborghini Countach. This is far from the first time that Liberty Walk has turned its attention to a Lamborghini, but it is the first time that it's chopped up a real Sant'Agata classic (that widebody Miura was actually a replica).
When Volkswagen built the Beetle as a people's car, performance and sportiness were not in mind, but that doesn't stop enthusiasts from taking matters into their own hands, and this reengineered 1965 model for sale is a product of the builder's desire to go faster.
If you are looking for a rare sports car without breaking the bank, this 1981 Puma GTI could be one worthy of consideration. The unusual sports car is currently listed on Bring A Trailer.
This build may look like a regular 1960 Chevrolet El Camino on the outside, but the car has been modernized to make it a comfortable daily driver with decent power. The hot rod hauler is owned by Barry Bloomquist, who gave it the Roadster Shop Motors treatment, completely refreshing the vehicle from the chassis to its beautiful blue paint job.