As background, the purpose behind ICON’s Derelict line is to celebrate and preserve the original patina and exterior trim on the car. This 1949 Mercury Coupe was sourced from the original owners, as it has been in Southern California since new. ICON forensically disassembled the body, replaced all rubber, and added insulation and sound-deadening products everywhere. Then they reassembled it in a manner that tried to make it look like nothing had been touched. A robust 4-wheel-independent chassis was developed with Art Morrison Enterprises alongside Brembo brakes.
As part of the week when Milan celebrates design, Alfa Romeo – the epitome of noble Italian sportiness since 1910 – is featuring with one of its most precious gems: the 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo, a style prototype by Bertone and one of the brand’s greatest expressions of style.
The exclusive event that brought Alfa Romeo into Milan Design Week was the opening of the new LARUSMIANI boutique, a historic brand and big name for over a century in Milanese elegance and the “Made in Italy” quality of the MonteNapoleone District.
Over the last 10 years combined, Ford Mustang® – which is celebrating its 59th birthday – is the world’s best-selling sports car, according to Ford analysis of registration data from S&P Global Mobility*.
Shelby is honouring the 100th anniversary of its founder, Carroll Shelby, with a limited run of 100 Centennial Edition Mustangs in the US and another 21 in other markets. Shelby South Africa has managed to secure three of these unique models, which are availabile on order through Shelby South Africa’s regional mod shops.
Pat’s story started when he bought a totaled 2017 Ford Mustang GT350 that only had 56 miles on the clock. The Mustang had seen better days and had fallen off a car carrier that crushed the roof. Mechanically the Mustang was still perfect. “I never thought about doing a body swap until I found this car. The idea behind this car was always to race it” The question was just, what to body swap it with?
Vuil Van Zyl has had his fair share of Muscle cars over the years. I have always had a soft spot for vintage cars and one cannot argue with the smooth lines of classic cars. They just dont build them the way they used to. The cars of today have no soul. Take a look at the rear of a car for argument’s sake hips for days and days. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of thought put into the cars designed today.
Photos by Jason Clifton - Owners Name and Surname: Vuil Van Zyl
But don't be mistaken into thinking that Clyde simply sat back and only supervised the coming together of his 68 Ford Mustang, quite contrary in fact. He has never been afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty. This is why he assembled most of the car himself at home. He only farmed out the paintwork and engineering aspects of the build to people that he knew would get the job done to his standards.
