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  100 Hot Rod Mustang Tributes to Shelby American Founder Carroll Shelby                                        Source:  Shelby Mustang Shelby's 100th Birthday Tribute The Centennial Edition Mustang, or Shelby Mustang, is a tribute to car designer, race car driver & entrepreneur Carroll Shelby, famous for Shelby American, racing teams and more.  Here are the key facts on the Shelby Mustang collector's car: Shelby American has designed a 100 edition, hot rod Mustang to commemorate what would have been their founder's 100th birthday Shelby cars are revered by many car afficionados  Using the 2023 Ford Mustang GT as the base, the Centennial Mustang is a hot rod, collector's item and is already a sell-out Powered by the Ford 5.-liter supercharged V8 engine Delivers more than 750 hp rather than the normal 450 hp Handling has been "sharpened" with sway bars, performance springs and adjustable caster/camber plates Upgraded Shelby-spec tires and 20"x11"

100 Hot Rod Mustang Tributes to Shelby American Founder Carroll Shelby                                        Source:  Shelby Mustang Shelby's 100th Birthday Tribute The Centennial Edition Mustang, or Shelby Mustang, is a tribute to car designer, race car driver & entrepreneur Carroll Shelby, famous for Shelby American, racing teams and more.  Here are the key facts on the Shelby Mustang collector's car: Shelby American has designed a 100 edition, hot rod Mustang to commemorate what would have been their founder's 100th birthday Shelby cars are revered by many car afficionados  Using the 2023 Ford Mustang GT as the base, the Centennial Mustang is a hot rod, collector's item and is already a sell-out Powered by the Ford 5.-liter supercharged V8 engine Delivers more than 750 hp rather than the normal 450 hp Handling has been "sharpened" with sway bars, performance springs and adjustable caster/camber plates Upgraded Shelby-spec tires and 20"x11" wh

  New Giugiaro Hyundai Pony Coup                                                       Source:  Hyundai Iconic 1974 Design Comes Back to Life Legendary automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro is recreating and resurrecting his 1974 iconic Hyundai Pony Coup concept design for Hyundai and for the world of drivers who love retro to see in real-time perfection.  His original design had tremendous consequences.  It inspired the DeLorean DMC 12 and many of Hyundai's most successful models.  South Korean based Hyundai's executive leadership has so much respect for the distinguished, 84-year-old Italian automotive designer that they asked him to recreate his original concept for Hyundai once again.  He is doing it and it is causing a major buzz of excitement in the global automotive world.  The New Pony - What Is It? The new Pony is a true and authentic re-creation of the original 1974 Pony.  It has a combustion engine and is being created with only the available tools that were used in

  Awesome All-Electric Chevrolet 3100                                     Source:  Kindred Motorworks Kindred 3100 & RestoMod Trend San Francisco Bay area-based Kindred Motorworks produces electrified versions of vintage, iconic vehicles.  It just unveiled a classic restomod, meaning restored and modified, world of art - the Kindred 3100 electric pickup truck.  The vehicle is going into production in 2024.  It's a classic Chevy pickup, that sold new from 1947 through 1953.  The new Kindred version is electrified, modernized, modified retrofitted and restored with its original iconic design and the latest in new technologies.  The Kindred pickup is part of a significant, new automotive trend called restomod, which involves the restoration, many times electrification and technological modernization of classic, iconic cars. Tech Specs and More The Kindred 3100 blends iconic pickup trucks rugged good looks with a highly functional electric powertrain. Kindred says 10,000 hours of e

  Awesome All-Electric Chevrolet 3100                                     Source:  Kindred Motorworks Kindred 3100 & RestoMod Trend San Francisco Bay area-based Kindred Motorworks produces electrified versions of vintage, iconic vehicles.  It just unveiled a classic restomod, meaning restored and modified, world of art - the Kindred 3100 electric pickup truck.  The vehicle is going into production in 2024.  It's a classic Chevy pickup, that sold new from 1947 through 1953.  The new Kindred version is electrified, modernized, modified retrofitted and restored with its original iconic design and the latest in new technologies.  The Kindred pickup is part of a significant, new automotive trend called restomod, which involves the restoration, many times electrification and technological modernization of classic, iconic cars. Tech Specs and More The Kindred 3100 blends iconic pickup trucks rugged good looks with a highly functional electric powertrain. Kindred says 10,000 hours of e

  Jeep's CJ Surge Concept                                                  Source:  Jeep Big, New Electromod - Retromod Trend An important and growing trend in the automotive industry is called "electromod" or "retromod", which essentially entails taking a classic, retro car and modernizing it with new visual upgrades and new technologies, particularly an electric powertrain.  A hot, new example is Jeep's fully electric, classic, upgraded Wrangler off-roader called the CJ Surge.  This new concept is being unveiled this week at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Automotive experts say the electric technology behind the vehicle could trigger a revival of classic American muscle cars.  CJ Surge also provides a new look and fresh perspective on the future of classic off-roading. Retromod CJ Surge is a substantive restoration of a late model Jeep CJ7.  It's been modernized with an electric motor and full battery electric propulsion system along with extensive v

  Sports Coupe That's Very Retro & Very Modern                                                  Source:  Cyan Racing Driving Blast From the Past With Up-to-the Minute Technologies There's a "new-old" car that originated with Volvo more than five decades ago that's being called by automotive experts one of the most exciting cars in years.  The Swedish engineering firm Cyan Racing will debut and offer its $700,000 Volvo 1800 Cyan sports coup in August 2022 at the Monterey Car Week in California.  Built by the 5 time and current World Touring Cars Champion, Cyan Racing, the Cyan 1800 exquisitely combines classic styling with the best in motorsports technology.  This classic racing car dates back to 1960 and was created by Swedish and Italian designers for Volvo.  Volvo stopped production of it in the early 1970's. It was reintroduced to rave reviews in Europe in 2020.  The car is being called "retro-mod" meaning it has the retro styling of 1960 but

  Super 3 is Thrilling New & Old Auto Tech                                         Super:  Morgan Motor Company Want to Speed Up to 130 mph in a Morgan Hand-Made Car? The Morgan Super 3 is a classy, new 2023 car that drives on three wheels.  It has a very retro look dating back to Morgan's founding in 1910. But it is embedded with advanced new technologies.  It's the latest classic iteration on an automotive theme by the UK's sterling car brand, Morgan Motor Cars. There are touches of the Morgan car brand of the past but also flashy digital gauges, new engineering and plans for electric powering of the vehicle for a green, automotive future.  The Morgan Super 3 is getting a lot of attention for the thrill of its ride. Technology and Design Aesthetics For starters, this is an eye-catching car that is designed to drive, thrill and impress.  It can hit speeds up to 130 mph and accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in less than 7 seconds on three wheels.  The engine pumps out 118 hp

  New Morgan Plus Four CX-T                                      Source:  Morgan Motor Company New Sports Car from the UK From England, an automotive surprise designed by the venerable Morgan Motor Company.  The Morgan Plus Four CX-T is one of the most retro looking, all terrain, new sports cars on the road today.  The new Morgan, with its all-terrain tires, roll cage and hood rack for spare tires and other gear, is designed for the road less travelled.  And it is true to Morgan's 100-year tradition of elegant cars, including off-road vehicles dating back to the 1920's. Best of the Past and Future The new CX-T is road legal; it's not just for an automotive museum, although it is a classic. The body is made of aluminum.  The company says if it's dented, it can be pushed back into shape.  It's powered by a 259 hp. BMW 4-cylinder engine and there's a 6-speed manual gear, which are standard Morgan Plus. Familiar features include the bug-eye front lights, long, curvy

North Macedonia Company Wire Vintage Cars Electric Source:  BB Classic Cars Balkan Nation Going Green  on Its Own BB Classic Cars in Skopje, North Macedonia is promoting green technology by restoring classic cars and converting them to electric.  The converted cars are being fitted with electric motors from Germany's Kessler. European Union This is the first major attempt in the Balkan nation to produce its own electric cars.  BB Classic is getting some support from the government's Innovation Fund.  North Macedonia wants to join the European Union where tougher emissions standards are due in 2020. SuperMinis among the many classic cars it's working on, BB Classic Cars have converted the supermini Zastava 750, which is an upgraded Fiat once popular in Yugoslavia, into an electric car.  It's a zero emissions statement by North Macedonia about contributing to a greener, cleaner planet.