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The Ford Mustang, celebrating its 50th year of production in 2014, is a tale of unexpected triumph, launching the “pony class” and outpacing Ford’s sales predictions by galloping past a million units within 18 months. The ’64½ Mustangs, the purists’ delight, came with quirks—headlight wiring, anyone?—that now entice collectors. Despite its early hiccups, the Mustang’s allure remains as timeless as its sleek design. Here’s to the car that turned competitors green and buyers giddy with its iconic charm.
The Chevrolet Bel-Air 1957 was the cool kid on the block, boasting a snazzy dashboard and secret air ducts hidden in its headlight pods. With its sleek 14” rims and classic fins, this car was a collector’s dream. Packing punchy engines like the “Turbo-Fire” V8, the Bel-Air could zip away in style. It came with high-tech (for 1957) options like power brakes, a “surround sound” radio, and even an optional electric razor – because who doesn’t want a clean shave on the go?
