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The Ultimate Guide to Cobra Kit Car Manufacturers

The Ultimate Guide to Cobra Kit Car Manufacturers

By: D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith The Cobra established itself as an automotive icon, and when production of the original came to a halt, the revered roadster was destined to return as a replica. For more than 30 years, a variety of manufacturers have offered Cobra replicas as kit cars or in the…

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Crafting the 1st Pony Car — The Ford Mustang

Crafting the 1st Pony Car — The Ford Mustang

By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith, Mecum Auctions, Classic Industries Some automotive enthusiasts know the history of the Mustang and why it has sold so well for its entire existence dating back to its premiere in April of 1964. But most people just view the Mustang as a sporty car with a clever…

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The 70th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – the Greatest Concours Returns

The 70th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – the Greatest Concours Returns

By: D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith A 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn Kurier won Best of Show at the 70th edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held Sunday, August 15, 2021. For the first time ever there were also 38 former Pebble Beach Concours Best of Show automobiles on display to welcome the 540K…

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The Ford Torino — Ford’s Intermediate with Performance & Panache

The Ford Torino — Ford’s Intermediate with Performance & Panache

By D. Brian Smith When Ford Motor Company introduced the Ford Torino in 1968 for the North American market, it was intended as an upscale variant of the intermediate-sized Ford Fairlane that Ford produced from 1962-70. The car was so well received by automotive journalists and consumers, it wound up replacing the Fairlane nameplate altogether…

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