By 2014, Dan had stopped using the Gladiator and wanted to sell it for scrap and metal parts. Martin convinced Dan not to do that. Saying that if he could not find a buyer for the Jeep, he would buy it. As any good grandfather would do, Dan decided to give the Gladiator to Martin as a gift.
The cab looked like any other project that is pulled from a field. Rusted and not looked after. The guys found a chassis from an abandoned project (an F100} that had Jag front and rear suspension already installed. It was perfect for their project. Another great find was a Massey Ferguson Grille that the guys knew would fit their build perfectly.
Ringbrothers have been building custom vehicles for decades. Even as kids, brothers Jim and Mike Ring were into just about anything with a motor even lawnmowers. And using their self-taught skills, started making a profit by working on cars. They attribute their proficiency in engines, transmissions and bodywork to the junk they and their friends were always buying and junk always needs fixing.
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.
