Car Features

By Rob Fortier      

Photography by John Jackson

The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept features an inspired design that can bring revolution to the look of a BEV. However, it seems to still be offering some similarities to the brands muscle car past.

The looming extinction of muscle cars as we know them has left Dodge in a sticky predicament. How would Dodge transition from a muscle-car to an electric car, whilst still remaining that popular cool factor they are known for? The year 2023 will be the swan song for the ICE-powered Charger and Challenger. Stellantis seems unafraid of the big change that has to happen.

It’ll Cost Ya

At the time of its unveiling, Cyan Racing estimated a maximum of 10 examples per year could be produced and the entirely custom affair would start at around $500,000. Just a few months ago, when we revisited the P1800 Cyan, we informed you that the price had been bumped to $700,000. Also, Americans with some spare change burning a hole in their pocket were given the green light to take part in the fun.

The Ringbrothers set out to walk a fine line: evolve the first-year Mustang’s lines and proportions without losing the soul of Ford’s original pony car. The result? A seamless marriage of mid-’60s design charm with the sort of performance, precision, and refinement only the 21st century can offer.

Part 2 and part 3 of these projects started when I bought a partially completed 32 Roadster project from Shaun Sale in Cape Town. Shaun had visions of building the Roadster in traditional style. The parcel included a Pete & Jakes, Super Bell front suspension and proper Currie (not Ford), 9-inch diff as well as some other fine groceries including the engine and gearbox. I again had visions of building a 33 Pick-up in a traditional style and my own partially started 32 Roadster project, in a Boyd smooth billet style.

Original article and photos by: Street Machine

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Incredibly detailed Porsche 550 replica
• Fitted with an array of Porsche 356 parts
• Private registration number
• Outstanding condition throughout
   

THE APPEAL

So how do you improve on the most beautiful pre-war Pickup ever made? Youstart off by taking away the lady part andgiving it some attitude. And if your nameis Leroy Tulip aka The Black TulipfromEdenvale, thats just the start of the transformation. In May 2011, he heard therewas an abandoned Rod at Sportech Carsin Jozi. When he got there he saw herstanding there looking sad, with flat tyres andcovered in dust. She was begging for love and thechance to be the best she could be. Heimmediately fell in love with herand tookher home to massage some much-needed life into the old shell.

Some motorcycles whisper their history. Others wear it like a badge of honour. The Flying Limey does both. Built around a rare 1927 AJS 500 side-valve single, model K9, this machine is the kind of creation that defies neat categorisation. Some call it a rat bike, but owner-builder Eugene Watson prefers the term “original hot rod” — the sort of stripped-down, go-fast special that could easily have prowled the streets in the 1930s.

However, were slowly starting to see companies turn their attention to different makes of classic cars. One particular brand that's growing in popularity among restomodders is Ferrari.