Ford RS200 Evolution – The Ultimate Street-Legal Group B Monster In the 1980s, Ford sought to challenge Audi and Peugeot in the brutal Group B era of rally racing. Their weapon was the RS200, a mid-engine turbocharged monster purpose-built for competition. While the regular RS200 was unbelievable enough, Ford created the even more extreme RS200…
1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – Style and Luxury Landmark of the 1950s The 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville marked the high point of 1950s American automotive styling and luxury. Its exaggerated tailfins, chrome details and plush interior defined Cadillac as the aspirational automobile of the era. The 1959 Coupe de Ville exemplified why Cadillac…
1970s Ford Mustang – The End of the Classic Muscle Car Era The 1970s were a pivotal decade for the Ford Mustang. As emissions regulations and fuel economy needs increased, the raw muscle car performance of the 1960s gave way to a new era focusing more on luxury and style. The Mustang evolved from brute-force…
Ford RS200 – The Iconic Group B Rally Legend The Ford RS200 is a mid-engined rally car that Ford developed in the 1980s to compete in the exciting Group B era of rally racing. Only 200 road-going RS200s were built to meet homologation requirements, making the RS200 one of the most rare and valuable Group…
Ford Escort Cosworth – The Dominant 1990s Rally Icon Introduction to the Escort Cosworth The Ford Escort Cosworth is an iconic high-performance version of the standard Ford Escort compact car. Originally produced from 1992-1996, the Escort Cosworth was conceived specifically for rally racing and was known for its impressive power, handling, and rally success in…
Ford Pantera – The American-Powered Italian Muscle Car The Ford Pantera represented a unique collaborative project between Ford and Italian sports car builder De Tomaso in the early 1970s. Ford saw an opportunity to bring a European flair to the American muscle car market. By powering a De Tomaso-built Italian body with Ford’s Cleveland V8s,…
1970 Ford Mustang – Restyling and Performance for a New Decade The 1970 model year brought significant changes to the Ford Mustang lineup, aimed at keeping it fresh against new competition entering the pony car ranks. An extensive restyle gave the Mustang a larger yet more contemporary appearance. Under the skin, chassis refinements improved handling…
2012-13 Ford Boss Mustang – Restoring Performance Heritage The Ford Boss Mustang returned for 2012-2013 after a four decade absence, restoring the historic Boss nameplate to Ford’s pony car lineup. Reviving the 1960s-era Boss 302 and new Boss 302 Laguna Seca editions brought serious performance and focused track capability to the sixth-generation Mustang. Developed by…