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Ford Mustang

Its appearance is virtually the same as the Cougar, save for the more rounded edges, large grille and flared wheel openings. It's not likely Ford would alter the design given that it owns the Mustang moniker, but it could be an opportunity for the automaker to create something exclusive to its line-up. Or, it could be a mixture of two distinct cars and the company could keep the design slightly closer to the current production model. It wouldn't be Ford's first foray into building two-door sports cars, as the company also produced the F-100 King Ranch pickup truck. Perhaps the...
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Ferrari 103

None of these points gave any noticeable influence to the development of the F103. Only under the circumstances, in the autumn of 1992, that the departure of Franz Hofer from the project created a situation in which the board could ask Daimler-Benz to cooperate, could the project reach fruition. That was when Renzo Rosso, head of DMC International, contacted Giancarlo Bagioli, President of the Automotive Division of the Italian automotive company Fiat, with the proposal of making a “niche” supercar, very different from the 458 Speciale or the Lancia Volante R. Fiat agreed to collaborate. During the early months of...
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Best Motor show of the Year

Qualified Staffer The Motor Show shows and attends (twice a year during the summer and early winter) make up a large part of my work. I have been a freelance motor journalist for more than 10 years, specializing in cars and motor shows. I am qualified to show cars and motor vehicles as a motor mechanic (for over 10 years) and am the only such mechanic in England with a recognized qualification (FMCA – Fellow Motor Mechanic). I am proud of being the only professional mechanic in England with the proper knowledge and professional skill to show and maintain motor...