Auto Union 1000 SP The German 2-Stroke ‘Thunderbird’ Those North Americans who ventured to the European shores in the early 1960s may been surprised to have seen an Auto Union 1000 SP, a Ford Thunderbird doppelgänger, albeit a two-thirds size version. From 1958 to 1965 the Auto Union 1000 SP (Special) Coupe was released to…
Porsche 356: The Inception of a Legendary Marque The Definitive Sports Car Porsche is unquestionably one of the most successful brands in sports car racing stretching over a span of 60+ years. The Porsche 356 was Porsche’s first production car, with regular production starting in 1950 and culminating in 1965, 2 years after the 1963…
1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback Two occasions made 1964 a very significant year for North American baby boomers. First was the arrival of the “British Invasion”. The Beatles made their Ed Sullivan appearance in New York. And just as important to many, the Ford Mustang made its first public appearance at the New York World’s…