Street Thunder Magazine Issue #2
Vintage Style Meets Modern Tech
Hot rod hood hinge how-to, mustang suspension performance upgrade, Tony Nancy retrospective, We drive the new C6 Vette, Daily Driver Hemi Cuda, Inside Don Garlits' museum, member tips and tricks, and member tested products.
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Few will argue the '65-66 Ford Mustang Fastback is a gorgeous car. Its long hood, short rear deck, and the graceful, sweeping curve of the roofline are representative of classic automotive form. It was a winner from the start, benefiting from the sleek, sporty design that's carried over through the Mustang's 40th birthday. With numerous power and appearance upgrades, the car was sure to be a hit...then and now.
There's no denying the growth in popularity of the once-lowly station wagon body style. These oversized heavyweights are finding favor with many, as the combination of vintage style and functional space has grown past long-held notions of wagons being completely "uncool." When searching for a project car, wagons can often be found for much lower prices than the two-door hardtops, sedans, and convertibles so coveted by rodders, restorers, and collectors.
Ford's Thunderbird was launched in 1955 as a truly American sports car. Unlike it's European predecessors, it was not designed to offer minimal comfort in exchange for increased performance. On the contrary; it had good performance while offering a level of comfort and style never before seen in a Ford product.
The flowing lines of the late-'30s/early '40s Fords have been appreciated by enthusiasts since they were new. Now, some fifty-plus years later, the stylish curves of the pre-war Fords are still being personalized, but always with respect to the original design.
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