Posts Tagged ‘Shelby’

Celebrating Over 45 Years of Mustangs

Friday, October 9th, 2009

 

Profiling 47 Classic Mustangs from Ford
 

Michael Schlee

 

For over forty five years Ford has produced the Mustang. Keeping a model alive for 45 years alone is an impressive feat. However, the Mustang has sold very well over the decades making it the 25th all time most sold model around the world. Not an easy feat for a vehicle only sold in North America.

2009 Ford Mustang GT

2009 Ford Mustang GT

Since 1964 over 9 000 000 Mustangs have found homes in Canada and the USA (and a few have been exported to other countries).

 

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Eleven Extreme Eights

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

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V8′s Packing Serious Power

Michael Schlee

 

The 8 Cylinder engine is synonymous with performance vehicles. The V8 configuration could be the most famous engine of all time. Who doesn’t know what a V8 is, or recognize its awesome snarl?

2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

There was a time in North America when nearly every family sedan and coupe rolled off the assembly line with a V8 engine. Those days are long gone and except for the recent resurgence of the Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger and Pontiac G8, you would be hard pressed to find a V8 in any family car that doesn’t have a price tag beyond the reach of most people.

 

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ICONS – Part 1

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
 

.Models That Have Stood The Test of Time

 

Michael Schlee

Everywhere in life there are icons. They can be found in movies, music, business, sports, and yes, even the automotive world. Automotive icons are a rare breed. They represent more then just a model line for their manufacturer.

Car Icons represent a manufacturer’s ideals, technology, passion and purpose. Okay, that may be overstating things a bit, but for the most part it is true.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

So what qualifies as car as an Icon? Many great cars have come and gone in North America over the years, such as the Countach, Viper, Supra, Chevelle, Cobra, etc. But the question is, were they truly icons? Great cars, yes; amazing cars even, but true long lasting icons? They were all important during their time in history, but for one reason or another, they were all discontinued. Also, being that we live in North America, we are only dealing with icons that made it to our shores.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Cars of All Time at Barrett Jackson

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

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The Highest Priced Cars To Cross The Block

Michael Schlee

 

Automobile auctions are nothing new. Neither is the concept of having a large marquee auction. However, over the past several years one auction has really take off in both size and popularity. That is the Barrett Jackson Auction.

1966 SHELBY COBRA 427 "SUPER SNAKE"

1966 SHELBY COBRA 427 "SUPER SNAKE"

During this time there have been several memorable moments as expensive machinery rolled across the auction block. The auctions have become a place for any gear head to catch a glimpse of one off vehicles and fabled classics.

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