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PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC 1932 FORD WITH A NEW NATIONAL HOLIDAY, EXHIBIT AND A STAR-STUDDED GALA

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC 1932 FORD WITH A NEW NATIONAL HOLIDAY, EXHIBIT AND A STAR-STUDDED GALA

A brand-new exhibit with the most legendary 1932 Fords ever built, a special gala featuring a live performance by ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons, and a massive cruise-in will celebrate the renowned hot rods LOS ANGELES (May 19, 2022) – The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford with a…

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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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Concorso Italiano 2021 – Gorgeously, Gracefully Back

Concorso Italiano 2021 – Gorgeously, Gracefully Back

By D. Brian Smith Photography: D. Brian Smith Concorso Italiano 2021, held on Saturday of Monterey Car Week in Mid-August, celebrates all things Italian. The main draw for Concorso is of course all of those exquisite automotive marques that have emerged from Italy over the years. Ferraris are always in abundance. Lamborghinis make their mark…

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