The Ford F-Series was redesigned by Ford for 1953 with a more integrated look. The pickups also obtained their widely familiar names: The F-1 now became the F-100, the F-2 and F-3 now became the F-250, and the F-4 now became the 1-ton F-350. Optional interior amenities were new, including a dome light, lighter, arm rests, sun visors and a radio. On March 13…
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Ford Escort MK2 RS1800 v1.1
As with its predecessor, the Mark II had a successful rallying career. All models of the Mark I were carried over to the Mark II, though the Mexico gained the RS badge and had its engine changed to a 1.6 L (1,593 cc) OHC Pinto instead of the OHV. A “Sport” model was also produced using the 1.6 L Crossflow. A new model was released, the RS1800, which had a naturally…
Read MoreFord Coupe 1940 v1.0
A high flat-topped hood dominated the front look of the 1940 model, as the grille spread out to reach the fenders to differentiate the Deluxe line and the headlights were pushed wider still. The standard Ford inherited the grille of the 1939 model with blackout on each side of a heavy chrome center; heavier headlight surrounds serve as another major differentiator…
Read MoreFord Country Squire 1966 v1.1
The Ford Country Squire (later the Ford LTD Country Squire) is a product range of station wagons that was assembled by Ford Motor Company from the 1950 to 1991 model years. Marketed as the premium station wagon of the Ford division, the Country Squire was distinguished by its woodgrain body trim. As of the 2019 model year, the 41-year production run…
Read MoreFord Capri MK3 v1.0
The Capri Mk III was referred to internally as “Project Carla”, and although little more than an update of the Capri II, it was often referred to as the Mk III. The first cars were available in March 1978, and sold very well initially. The concept of a heavily facelifted Capri II was shown at the 1976 Geneva show: a Capri II with a front very similar to the Escort RS2000…
Read MoreFestival of Speed v1.0
Mod created by TrackaHolics – available cars for now : AC Cobra 427 (9 Teams), BMW 507 (10 Teams), Bugatti 51 GP and Sport (18 Teams), Corvette 1967 with 3 different body kits, Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1957 (6 Teams), Formula Classic (14 Teams), Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing (8 Teams) and Toyota 2000 GT (4 Teams) – more Cars will join the Festival of Speed soon…
Read MoreFerrari Dino 246 GTS v1.0
The Dino 206 GT, 246 GT and 246 GTS are V6 mid-engined sports cars produced by Ferrari and sold under the Dino marque between 1967 and 1974. The Dino 246 was the first automobile manufactured by Ferrari in high numbers. It is lauded by many for its intrinsic driving qualities and groundbreaking design. In 2004, Sports Car International placed the car at…
Read MoreFerrari 166 Inter v1.0
The Ferrari 166 Inter was Ferrari’s first true grand tourer. An evolution of the 125 S and 166 S racing cars, it was a sports car for the street with coachbuilt bodies. The Inter name commemorated the victories claimed in 166 S models by Scuderia Inter. 37 166 Inters were built from 1948 through 1950. Note that both the 166 S and 166 F2 were also called “166 Inter”…
Read MoreFerrari 125s 1947 v1.0
The Ferrari 125 S (commonly 125 or 125 Sport) was the first vehicle produced and built by automaker Ferrari of Modena, Italy. Although preceded by Enzo Ferrari’s Auto Avio Costruzioni 815 of 1940, the 125 S was the first vehicle to bear the Ferrari name when it debuted on May 11, 1947 at the Piacenza racing circuit. Like the 815, it was a race sports car…
Read MoreDodge Shelby Omni GLHS v1.0
The ‘1986 Shelby GLH-S’ was a modified Dodge Omni GLH, with changes made at the Shelby factory. They were retitled as Shelby Automobiles cars sold at select Dodge dealerships. GLH stood for “Goes Like Hell” and GLHS stood for Goes Like Hell S’more. Just 500 were made. Dash plaques used a 3-digit serial numbering system (as only 500 were made). The Turbo I engine…
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