Imagine the modern automotive landscape without the 1964 Ford Mustang. We’d be without “Pony cars,” the immensely popular SCCA Trans-Am championship, Shelby GT350s, and a whole segment adored by young enthusiasts. Those who relish memories of driving different Mustang models – whether notchbacks, fastbacks, convertibles, mild sixes, or powerful V8s – would have missed out […]
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Alfa Romeo, after suffering wartime bombing that crippled its factory, didn’t restart car production until 1947, leaning on the pre-war 2500C model until 1952. In 1950, the company unveiled its first post-war car, the 1900, a groundbreaking design by Dr. Orazio Satta Puliga meant for mass production. This vehicle marked a significant departure for Alfa […]
Stanley “Wacky” Arnolt, a remarkable figure in American Automotive History, earned his nickname by solo-crossing Lake Michigan in a 14-foot boat through heavy fog, covering around ninety miles of open water. He built his fortune during WWII by selling boat motors, which allowed him to pursue his passion for automobiles. By 1952, he became a […]
The 6C 1750 was a thrilling touring car available in single-cam Turismo and twin-cam Sport (later Gran Turismo) versions, known for its combination of lightness and high performance. Depending on the coachwork, it could reach speeds of over 120 km/h (75 mph). Targeted at racing enthusiasts, there was also a limited edition Super Sport (‘SS’) […]
At the request of U.S. Porsche importer Max Hoffman, Porsche designed a stripped-down, lightweight 356 to cater to American drivers and boost the brand’s reputation in SCCA racing. The result was the 1954 Speedster, exceeding Hoffman’s expectations. This no-frills, topless Speedster proved itself on both the racetrack and the showroom floor, leading to the introduction […]
Originally introduced as a sleek, fastback-style concept car, the Charger made its debut in the middle of the 1966 model year, utilizing the new Coronet as its foundation. In comparison to its similarly styled competitors, such as the Plymouth Barracuda and Ford Mustang 2+2, the Charger boasted a larger size. It offered a range of […]
Undoubtedly, the Ghia 450SS stands as an iconic representation of its era, seamlessly merging the avant-garde European styling of the renowned Ghia design house, masterfully crafted by the visionary Giorgetto Giugiaro. The genesis of this design can be traced back to its debut on a Fiat 2100 showcased at the 1960 Turin Show. However, its […]
Derived from the second-generation Chevy II through mechanical lineage, the Camaro shared a unibody design, featuring a stub frame ahead of the cowl. Powering the Camaro were a range of engines and transmissions sourced from the company’s catalog. In the inaugural year of 1967, a total of seven engines were on offer, spanning from a […]
In 1935, Ford undertook a significant redesign of the V-8 model. The engine was moved substantially forward of the front wheels’ centerline, resulting in a shorter hood. This transformation dramatically enlarged the passenger compartment, positioning rear seat passengers in front of the rear axle without altering the wheelbase. Ford dubbed it the “Center-Poise Ride,” which […]
Following the conclusion of World War II, a surge in demand for new cars emerged among the civilian population. The Ford Motor Company, which had dedicated the previous four years to military orders like other manufacturers, expedited postwar production by giving their 1942 models a facelift. Notably, in 1946, Ford introduced a new model, the […]