Jaguar is celebrating the final model year of the F-Type and 75 years of producing sports cars with a pair of special-edition F-Types for 2023. With Jaguar going to an all-electric lineup in 2025, this will be the swan song for the internal-combustion F-Type.
“For 75 years Jaguar has been renowned for producing extraordinary sports cars that deliver performance, agility and maximum driver reward,” says Matthew Beaven, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Designer, Exteriors. “The F-TYPE special editions hold true to these principles, adding unique interior and exterior design details to celebrate this lineage before Jaguar becomes an all-electric brand from 2025.”
Jaguar F-Type 75 (Image courtesy of Jaguar)
The F-Type R-Dynamic is available with a 296 bhp 2.0-liter turbocharged Ingenium four-cylinder engine that sends power to the rear wheels. Jaguar states that the F-type 75 can go from 0-60 mph in 5.6-seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.
If you are looking for greater performance, the F-Type 75 features a 444 bhp 5.0-liter supercharged V8 available in all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Jaguar says both configurations propel the F-Type 75 from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a maximum speed of 177 mph.
Jaguar F-Type 75 (Image courtesy of Jaguar)
Stepping up from that, the F-Type R 75 has a 567 bhp 5.0-liter supercharged V8, but only comes in all-wheel drive. With greater horsepower comes greater performance, so the F-Type R 75 blitzes from 0-60 mph in 3.5-seconds with an electronically-limited 186 mph top speed.
Details for U.S. F-Types are currently not available, and initial U.K. customer deliveries start in January 2023.
This is a proper sendoff for the final internal-combustion F-Type. In both hardtop and convertible configurations, you get a classic Jaguar profile in an honest-to-goodness GT. I’m sad to see the F-Type go, but I am curious to see what Jaguar offers next as it moves to an EV platform.
What’s old is now new at the Barrett-Jackson’s Houston sale October 20-22 auction in Houston, TX. Resto-Mod collector cars, trucks and SUVs take center stage.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson will feature a diverse selection of highly desirable custom and Resto-Mod collector cars, trucks and SUVs during its 2022 Houston Auction at NRG Center, October 20-22, 2022. Led by a stunning silver-blue 1967 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible (Lot #737) from renowned builder Jeff Hayes, other impressive builds on the docket include Tyler Hoover’s 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird custom coupe (Lot #720) and three certified Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Editions.
Well-known from his on-air role with “Barrett-Jackson LIVE”on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, Tyler Hoover is also an avid collector, and, for the first time, Hoover will be bringing five vehicles to sell with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson’s Houston Auction. Among them is his beloved custom 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird (Lot #720), which began life as a real R-Code 426 HEMI, one of just 135 produced that year. Reportedly raced and wrecked with the original HEMI V8 long gone, the previous owner completed a custom build powered by a 528ci HEMI crate engine, recently dyno-tuned to generate over 500hp and mated to a TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission. Further enhancements to its everyday drivability include an aluminum radiator and high-capacity electric cooling fans, power windows, a custom stereo system and the added bonus of a Vintage Air system, as no HEMI Superbird was ever offered from the factory with air conditioning.
Among the many popular Resto-Mod builds at Barrett-Jackson’s events are 1967 and 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Editions, and the Houston docket will feature three spectacular examples, all selling with No Reserve. Lot #443,Lot #728 and Lot #758 are all officially licensed and certified “Eleanor” builds, and each vehicle comes with genuine Eleanor certification paperwork, Eleanor body VIN plates and emblems issued by Gone in 60 Seconds LLC, the owner of the Eleanor licensing rights. Each build is unique throughout, but all three offer fans of Eleanor and “Gone in 60 Seconds” an opportunity to own a car of their dreams.
Known as “El Caballero,” a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro-Touring custom coupe is powered by a Southern Performance System LS3 560hp crate engine mated to a T56 6-speed manual transmission. Having undergone a no-expense-spared, custom frame-off restoration, this Resto-Mod is impressive throughout. Riding on a set of Billet Specialties wheels, “El Caballero” is finished with a black exterior and gray houndstooth and black leather interior with German square-weave carpet and suede Alcantara headliner.
“The popularity of custom builds and Resto-Mods in the hobby has grown exponentially, and over recent years has expanded into classic SUVs and trucks as well,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Only at Barrett-Jackson can you find the most remarkable builds, and our Houston docket features many examples, all selling with No Reserve.”
Highlighting the Resto-Mod SUVs in Houston is a 1972 Ford Bronco (Lot #752) finished in Boxwood Green and a 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (Lot #764) that is the product of over 1,500 hours in a complete frame-off build. The ’72 Bronco underwent a complete rotisserie custom build, and the engine bay was fitted with a new Gen 3 Coyote engine backed by a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission. Its 2-door Chevy counterpart, the ’70 K5 Blazer, is powered by its new GM LS3 430hp engine mated to a 4L75E automatic overdrive transmission with the original NP-205 transfer case.
It wouldn’t be a true Texas auction without several incredible pickup trucks, and Barrett-Jackson’s Houston docket delivers spectacularly. Affectionally referred to as “Cinderella,” Lot #717 is a 1957 Chevrolet 3100 custom pickup powered by a FiTech EFI 6.0-liter LS V8 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. This custom build by Premier Street Rods features a custom grille fabricated with a modified ’57 Bel Air center, along with a new bed with deleted chains. The silver exterior color derived from a 2001 BMW X3 complements the Ron Magnus gray leather interior with modern lighting and a Budnik steering wheel to match the wheels. For the more rugged truck buyers, a 1972 Ford F-350 custom pickup (Lot #722) is also crossing the block with No Reserve. Featuring a 6-inch BDS suspension lift equipped with Fox Shox and new 20-inch KMC wheels wrapped in Kanati Mud Hog tires, this truck is powered by a 5.9-liter 24-valve Cummins diesel engine paired to a rebuilt 6-speed manual transmission.
Collector car enthusiasts interested in registering to bid for Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Houston Auction may do so here. Those interested in being a part of the auction may also consign their collector vehicle here.
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About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Houston, Texas, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of its events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via its produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.
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AACA Museum has announced the winners of their Corvette raffle.
Hershey, PA – The prize drawing was held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Museum. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to our sponsor, Turner Chevrolet, as well as everyone who supported this important museum fundraiser!
Jeff Goss of Carlisle, PA – 1st Place Winner of a new Corvette or $40,0000
Allan Bartron of Camp Hill, PA – 2nd Place Winner of $3,000
Joseph DeAngelo of Sewell, NJ – 3rd Place Winner of $1,000
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On October 22, 2022 Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, GA will host an evening with experts Ted Stephens of the Stephens Performance Collection and Tim Wellborn of the Wellborn Musclecar Museum, highlighting their collections loaned to the Savoy for the Big Block exhibit.
CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA– On October 22, 2022 Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, GA will host an evening with experts Ted Stephens of the Stephens Performance Collection and Tim Wellborn of the Wellborn Musclecar Museum, highlighting their collections, careers, and cars they have loaned to the museum for its current BIG BLOCKS exhibit. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Savoy Presentation Theatre. Prior to the lecture, a meet and greet reception, with a full cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, will take place in the Savoy Café from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ticket information is available on the website at www.savoymuseum.org.
About the Speakers
Ted Stephens
Ted Stephens– As a young boy, the sixties and seventies Detroit Musclecar offerings – especially from MoPar, held a captivating interest for Ted Stephens. That interest placed him on a career path in the automotive aftermarket industry that would lead to the foundation of Alabama’s Stephens Performance – now the largest vintage MoPar parts and salvage operation in the world. The company supplies cars, parts, and support to the enthusiasts who share the passion of yesterday’s MoParmania. His interest has never waned, and over the years Ted has accumulated some highly desirable examples of the automobiles he has been so infatuated with from new.
Tim Wellborn
Tim Wellborn – Tim Wellborn was raised in Ashland, Alabama and learned the spirit of entrepreneurship from his hard working father, Doug Wellborn. After graduating high school Tim went to work for the Wellborn family business, Wellborn Cabinets, Inc. At Wellborn Cabinets, Tim held the position of vice president of sales from 1980 until 1987. In 1987 Tim’s father established Wellborn Forest Products in Alexander City, and Tim worked with his father and brothers here from 1987 through 1996 as vice president of sales. In 1996, Tim became President, CEO and owner of this company.
Today, Tim and his wife, Pam, enjoy owning and managing several recent ventures. In 2009 they restored a 1950’s art deco automobile dealership building in downtown Alexander City, moved their extensive collection of 1969-1971 musclecars in, and opened Wellborn Musclecar Museum. The museum was quickly hailed by the Alabama Board of Tourism’s “Top Ten Things to See” in the state of Alabama. To date, the museum has received thousands of visitors from all over the world. Tim has contributed greatly to the preservation of our country’s musclecar heritage. He has over 40 years of experience collecting vintage musclecars. Tim is known among the car collecting world for his expertise of all things MoPar. He has served on the Talladega International Motorsports Hall of Fame Board since 1985. In 2008 Tim was presented with the prestigious Lee Iacocca Award. Today he enjoys being an announcer and sharing commentary at Mecum Auctions, especially when MoPar automobiles roll across the auction block.
Savoy Automobile Museum 3 Savoy Lane, Cartersville, GA 30120 770.416.1500 https://savoymuseum.org/
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Freddie Mercury’s personal 1974 Rolls-Royce Shadow will cross the block at RM Sotheby’s November 5th auction in London, UK. The proceeds to go towards building a new hospital in the Lviv province of Ukraine.
Freddie Mercury’s personal 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
London, UK –RM Sotheby’s announced the sale of Freddie Mercury’s personal 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Mercury, the world-famous front man of Queen, unquestionably one of the biggest bands of the 21st century, acquired the car for his personal use in 1979, keeping it until his untimely death in 1991. The car then passed to his sister, who retained the car for many years.
The sale of the car presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a piece of rock and roll history, while at the same time benefiting a remarkable charity, Superhumans of Ukraine. The charity is raising funds to help build a brand-new hospital in the Lviv province of Ukraine. The hospital will help support the rehabilitation of adults and children who have suffered injures due to the conflict. The centre is being built with the intention to treat a proposed 3,000 patients per year, with the charity’s mission statement being ‘to transform Ukraine into a country of Superhumans rather than a country with disabled victims.”
Freddie Mercury needs little introduction to most people, having been one of the greatest, singers, performers and showmen, the music industry has ever known. By 1979, Queen has already enjoyed great success and were one of the biggest bands on the planet, and Freddie’s acquisition of his beloved Rolls Royce was a perfect way to celebrate that success. The car left the factory finished in Silver Chalice over a Blue interior, and was acquired by Mercury’s company, Goose Productions Ltd., in 1979. It became Mercury’s personal chauffeur-driven transport for the duration of Queen’s smash hit heyday, at a time when the band would record much of its best-known music.
Accompanying the car is a history file that features Mercury’s name on assorted workshop invoices. Curiously, much of the paperwork on file is recorded in the name of Mary Austin, Mercury’s former partner, who assisted the singer with the upkeep of the Rolls-Royce. A letter on file from Jim Beach, long-time band manager of Queen, verifies the car’s celebrity ownership.
In a documentary film, Beach states: “We filmed the promo video for We will Rock You in the garden of Roger Taylor’s new Surrey mansion….and Freddie upstaged everyone by arriving in his brand new Roller’. He continues: “Freddie insisted that we sign all of the contracts, all of us together, in the back of the Roller, because this was the first Rolls he’d ever owned.”
Film footage of Mercury arriving at the filming of the promotional video that day, is captured on film, with the cars registration number WLX 293M, clearly visible.
Beach also comments that upon Mercury’s passing in November 1991, the Silver Shadow continued to be driven by the rockstar’s sister, Kashmira Cook, who subsequently bought the car from the Freddie Mercury Estate in 2003.
Nick Wiles, car specialist at RM Sotheby’s, says: “This car is simply fantastic. It’s hard to find any music fan who doesn’t love Freddie Mercury, and he remains as big a name today as he ever was. This car represents a serious piece of history and the fact that the proceeds of the sale will benefit the amazing Superhumans of Ukraine charity, is wonderful. We are delighted that the owner of the car has entrusted it to us to deliver the best possible outcome for the charity.”
For further information on RM Sotheby’s London auction, please visit rmsothebys.com.
About RM Sotheby’s RM Sotheby’s is the world’s largest collector car auction house by total sales. With over 40 years of proven results in the collector car industry, RM’s vertically integrated range of services, from auctions (live and online) and private sales to estate planning and financial services, coupled with an expert team of Car Specialists and an international footprint, provide an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. RM Sotheby’s is currently responsible for seven of the top ten most valuable motor cars ever sold at auction.
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The Savoy Automobile is running the temporary exhibition ‘Fast Brass’ featuring vehicles built during the Brass Era (1890s – 1910s), highlighting large motor vehicles decorated with brass trim and brass headlights.
CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA – Fast Brass is a temporary exhibition featuring vehicles built during the Brass Era (1890s – 1910s), highlighting large motor vehicles decorated with brass trim and brass headlights. During this experimental period in the automotive world, designing the best vehicles was competitive in the marketplace and on the race track. Many cars in the exhibition competed against each other in historic races, including the Vanderbilt Cup and the inaugural Indianapolis 500 race in 1911.
Photographed, 1914 Stutz Bearcat, On Loan from Corky & Theresa Coker, The Coker Museum, Chattanooga, TN
Savoy Automobile Museum
NOW ON DISPLAY
1907 American Underslung On loan from Rob Kauffman/RK Motors, Charlotte, NC
1907 Renault Type AI 35/45 HP Vanderbilt Racer On loan from the Audrain Museum, Newport, RI
1909 ALCO “Black Beast” Racer On loan from Howard & Roz Kroplick, East Hills, NY*
1909 Buick Model 16 Racecar On loan from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Indianapolis, IN
1911 Mercer Raceabout Type 35C On loan from Jack & Drena Miller, Fayetteville, GA*
1912 Packard Model 30 On loan from Tom & Mary Jo Heckman, Newton Square, PA
1913 Ford Model T Speedster On loan from Thomas & Jill Lee, Newton Square, PA
1913 Inter-State Gentlemen’s Roadster On Loan from Corky & Theresa Coker, The Coker Museum, Chattanooga, TN
1913 Marmon Speedster On loan from Bill & Anne Marsh, Stone Mountain, GA
1914 Stutz Bearcat On loan from Corky & Theresa Coker, The Coker Museum, Chattanooga, TN
1915 Stutz “H.C.S.” Speedster On loan from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Indianapolis, IN
* Please note, the 1909 ALCO “Black Beast” Racer and 1911 Mercer Raceabout Type 35C will join the exhibit at a later date.
1913 Inter-State Gentlemen’s Roadster On Loan from Corky & Theresa Coker, The Coker Museum, Chattanooga, TN
Savoy Automobile Museum
Savoy Automobile Museum is open to the public Tuesday – Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission to the museum is complimentary for members. Non-members are $15 for ages 13 and older, $5 for youth ages 3 – 12, and complimentary admission is provided to children 2 and under and active military with ID. The museum is located at 3 Savoy Lane in Cartersville, GA. For more information, please visit www.savoymuseum.org.
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Currently featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1957 Dodge D100 pickup. It features a rebuilt 315ci V8 and pushbutton LoadFlite three-speed automatic. Worthy of mention is the installation of many new parts like brake lines, wiring, exhaust hardware and more. Additional items include running boards and step-side bed with a wood plank floor. Refinished in light blue and cream with a gray vinyl and cloth interior, this Dodge pickup is tucked away safely in a Groton, Connecticut garage and comes with a clear Montana title.
1957 Dodge D100 pickup
The Dodge has undergone a frame-off restoration that was completed in 2015, with the exterior being refinished in Pacific Blue and Mojave Beige. Features include painted front bumper, driver-side mirror, black running boards, padded tailgate chains and fog lights. The floor of the bed is lined with wood planks and stainless-steel dividers. The seller has posted an exterior walk-around video in the gallery of the auction page.
1957 Dodge D100 pickup
This Dodge rolls on light blue steel wheels with bright hubcaps and trim rings, plus wide whitewall tires.
1957 Dodge D100 pickup
The bench seat has been reupholstered in gray cloth and vinyl, which is complemented by gray vinyl door panels, headliner and sun visors. Notable features include Chrysler’s famous push-button transmission selector and a dome light.
Vehicle information is displayed on a 110-mph speedometer and gauges that include oil pressure, coolant temperature, amps and fuel level. The five-digit analog odometer shows 5,600 miles, all of which have been added since the restoration; actual mileage is unknown.
During restoration, the reportedly original 315ci V8 and LoadFlite three-speed automatic transmission were rebuilt. Photos of the engine and other parts of the vehicle being restored are available in the photo gallery, which includes three videos showing the engine bay and the engine idling.
In addition to the wiring, the exhaust system, brakes and brake lines were replaced during the restoration seven years ago.
This 1957 Dodge D100 pickup’s auction ends on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Why do people insist on calling Oldsmobile’s main muscle car a “Cutlass 4-4-2”? As an optional package or a bona fide model, the 4-4-2 had its own identity. Do people call GTOs “LeMans GTO”? Nope. Yet the 4-4-2, now deep into its fifth decade of existence, continues to suffer from being misidentified.
This example is a 1969 4-4-2 with a VIN that begins with 344, which makes it a 4-4-2. What is so Cutlass about it? A dismissive Oldsmodude would say the car was being peddled by a flipper or Chevy guy, but the truth is that plenty of people should know better.
1964 Oldsmobile 4-4-2. Notice the Cutlass badge, though no mention of Cutlass in the copy.
Oldsmobile introduced the B09 package in 1964 for any F85 or Cutlass coupe or sedan. It included a 310-horsepower 310, 4-speed manual transmission, dual exhausts, upgraded suspension, rear stabilizer and more. It was named “4-4-2” due to the 4-speed transmission, 4-barrel carburetor, and 2 exhausts, in line with Oldsmobile’s numeric naming system at the time.
Thanks to the Pontiac GTO’s success, Oldsmobile worked quickly to bring something more competitive to market, resulting in an all-new 345-horsepower 400ci especially created for the package. As the standard transmission was now a 3-speed manual, the name now derived from 400 cubic-inches, 4-barrel carburetor, and 2 exhausts. The package was available on F85 and Cutlass two-doors through 1966.
In some respects, calling a 1964-66 version a “Cutlass 4-4-2’ would not be out of bounds in order to distinguish between trim levels, as F85 and Cutlass A-bodies had different interior and exterior trim, though when’s the last time you’ve seen someone say “F85 4-4-2”?
In 1967, the 4-4-2 package moved up to the Cutlass Supreme model.
For any topic, there’s always bound to be someone who’s misinformed. Maybe someone is wet behind the ears. Or maybe Uncle Joey led them astray. Perhaps the Internet did a poor job of providing good information since it’s already a wasteland that makes it difficult to discern between good and bad information. Who knows?
Perhaps I should be more relaxed when I get annoyed when people call an Oldsmobile 4-4-2 a “Cutlass 4-4-2,” but sometimes (irony of ironies!) old habits die hard. Whether a package or model, the 4-4-2 had a unique identity that usurped its origins. Even the badge on the dashboard after 1964 proclaims it as a 4-4-2.
For 1968, the 4-4-2 became its own model.
Buick folks have a similar problem with the Gran Sport. For 1965-66, the mid-size performance car was called the Skylark Gran Sport. Starting in 1967, it became the GS 400 (plus its GS 340 stable-mate). At times, you’ll see people write “Skylark GS Stage 1” even though the GS had shed its Skylark duds several years before. What’s next, a Belvedere GTX?
Nineteen sixty-six was the only year Buick featured three Gran Sport models: Skylark, Riviera and Wildcat. Both the Skylark and Riviera GSs first appeared in 1965 and would continue into the 1970s, while the Wildcat GS would only appear in 1966. It’s an enigmatic vehicle that rarely pops up for sale, which is why this 1966 Buick Wildcat GS listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Branson, Missouri is our Pick of the Day. (Click the link to view the listing)
The 1962 Wildcat was a sporty, mid-year sub-model for the Invicta but, in 1963, the Wildcat completely replaced the Invicta series and played the role as a mid-level full-size model in Buick’s portfolio, situated between the LeSabre and the high-zoot Electra through 1970. Though not a sporty model, the Wildcat often appeared to play that role, much like the Chrysler 300 did for Chrysler from 1962-71. However, there only was one truly performance-oriented Wildcat, and that was the one ordered with the Gran Sport package, which included an upgrade to the 425ci “Nailhead” with 340 horsepower (aka “Wildcat 465,” the number based on the torque rating), Positraction rear, and ride and handling package. The package was available on all Wildcat and Wildcat Custom two-door models, plus the Super Wildcat 465 was available with dual quads for 360 horsepower.
425cid V8
Only 1,245 Wildcats were built with the Gran Sport package, making them a rare curiosity that often is not on the radar of 1960s fans. “This car has undergone a restoration of all of its drivetrain and new interior and paint,” which includes the dual-quad engine paired with the Super Turbine automatic, though the seller doesn’t state whether this vehicle is one of the 21 built with this engine or it’s an owner upgrade. “Car is absolutely beautiful and runs and drives excellent. Air blows cold and everything on the car works as it should. New wheels and emblems all around.” Mileage shows 1,755 though there is no claim that it is original.
Distinguishing the Gran Sport version of the Wildcat is an endeavor of subtlety. Gran Sport badges grace the grille, while GS badges flank both rear fenders and trunklid. The VIN prefix (46437) designates this as a Wildcat two-door Sport Coupe (meaning it doesn’t feature the Custom’s fancier interior), making this Seafoam Green example one of 164 regular Wildcat hardtops with the GS package. Other options include console with integrated tachometer situated between the black buckets, and Buick’s evergreen mag wheels.
1966 Buick Wildcat GS
Seller concludes, “[This] car is a great restoration and is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes.” The asking price is $38,000 for this unusual piece of Buick history, which would make a nice addition to an owner with both Skylark and Riviera Gran Sports.
This custom 1930 Ford Model Ahot rod, otherwise known as “Rod-Riguez” was built by Junichi Shimodaira, owner of Paradise Road in Nagoya, Japan. Inspired by his idols, George Barris and Ed Roth, Shimodaira went with a proper 303ci Rocket V8 from a 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket V8 hooked to a Hydramatic four-speed automatic.
Finished in a custom blend of Candy Copper with pinstriping by Japanese artist Makoto, this 2002 build features a Z’d and boxed frame front and rear, four-inch wedge chop and hand-crafted fenders that give the illusion that they are floating. “Rod” also includes a custom-made grille (a Shimodaira trademark) flanked by 1959 Cadillac parking light pods used for headlights; out back, 1958 Chevrolet parking lights have been reconfigured to taillights. The fully custom interior features unique bucket seats with 1960s Tijuana-style cloth. In addition to appearing in Hot Rod and other publications, Rod-Riguez landed a role on the TV show, “My Ride Rules,” as well as the movie “Licorice Pizza.”
