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1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastback – Brought Back to Life

1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastback – Brought Back to Life
The ultimate “King of the Road” modelAcapulco Blue over black vinyl428 cu. in. “Cobra Jet” V-8 engine; four-speed manual transmissionOne of just 125 Shelby Fastbacks ordered with the 428 “Cobra Jet”, four-speed, and factory air conditioning for 1968Accompanied by build sheet, Shelby Automotive order form, invoice, window sticker, temporary ownercard, owner’s manual, and Deluxe Marti…
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Hood Ornaments – d’Elegance of the Hood Ornament

Hood Ornaments – d’Elegance of the Hood Ornament
Hood Ornaments Published by Monterey Car Week (Hood Ornaments) By D. Brian SmithPhotography: Ben Moment Coachbuilders of the 19 teens, 1920s and 1930s created magnificent bodies for the opulent automotive brands of the era. The hood ornaments that perched proudly on these impressive machines were not unlike the ornamentation found on the prow of immense…
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A dream come true: 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

A dream come true: 60 years of the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Published by Monterey Car Week (Mercedes-Benz 190 SL) Editor’s Note: The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL was contributed by Ralf Glaser with Daimler. Open for joie de vivre, elegance, and departure to new destinations: the eagerly awaited Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W 121) was launched in 1955. The two-seater Cabriolet technologically based on the upper mid-size category brought joy and colour…
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