Porsche 356 Variants

Porsche 356 Speedster Picture

Basic construction of Porsche 356 remained constant throughout the lifespan, with evolutionary, functional improvements rather than for casual style changes. But a number of different Porsche 356 models in both coupe and convertible forms were produced 1948 - 1965.

Porsche 356 coupe and convertible forms were produced from 1948 through 1965.

Porsche 356 Cabriolets (convertibles) were offered from the beginning and at the beginning of 1950, sometimes consisting of more than 50% of total production. One of the most popular collector models, Porsche 356 "Speedster", in late 1954 after Max Hoffman, the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche Manufacturer, the company cheaper, open-top version could sell well in the U.S. market advice. Due to its low slope of the windscreen (which can be removed for weekend racing), seats and minimal hood Porsche 356 Speedster was an immediate hit, especially in Southern California. Production Porsche 356 Speedster top 1171 cars in 1957 and then begin to decline. It was late 1958 replaced with "Convertible D" model. It was characterized by more practical windshield, side glass windows and comfortable seats. The following year Porsche 356B "Roadster" convertible replaced by D-model, but the sports car market love affair with a top-down automobile plants were washed, soft-top Porsche 356 model sales declined significantly beginning of the 60th years.

Porsche 356B Super Coupe

Distinguish between major revisions of the model Porsche 356 is generally divided into several large groups. Porsche 356 coupe and "convertibles" (soft-top) built through 1954 is clearly identifiable by their division (1948-1952) and bending (center-folded, 1953-1954) for Windows. In 1955, with many small but important changes in the Porsche 356A was introduced. Internal factory designation, "Type 1", led to the nickname "T1" among fans. In the early half of the 1957 revision of the Porsche 356A was produced, known as type 2 (or T2). By the end of 1959 more distinctive design and technical improvements led to Porsche 356B (T5 body type)

1962-mid-Porsche 356B model was changed to the type T6 (twin lattice deck lid, remote filler in the right front bumper and larger windows). Unique "Karmann Hardtop" or "notchback" Porsche 356B model (1961-1962) was essentially convertible body with optional hardtop convertible steel welded in place.

Last revision Porsche 356 was Porsche 356C, which was introduced in 1964 model year. It featured the disc brakes and an opportunity for high-performance camshaft engine Porsche ever produced, 95 hp (71 kW) "SC". 356 peak 14,151 cars in 1964, his successor, Porsche 911, the year was introduced to the U.S. market (it was introduced a little earlier in Europe). The company continues to sell the Porsche 356C in North America through 1965 as demand for the model were relatively strong in the beginning of Porsche 911 for the past decade Porsche 356 (convertible) Dutch police have been collected in March 1966 as 1965 models.

Porsche 356B Wallpaper Picture shown

Porsche 356 four-cylinder engine camshaft was later in the "entry-level Porsche" model Porsche 912, offered in 1965 and 1969 in response to customer complaints that the new Porsche 911 (almost double the price of Porsche 356) was too expensive. Although in some respects, a reprise Porsche 912 specification Porsche 356, it would be wrong to say that Porsche 912 is the successor to Porsche 356 and it was decided to replace the Porsche 356. 911 was the only car cover Porsche name forward. Instead of Porsche 912 has been designed to give an idea of reduced-price segment of the market, faster and heavier Porsche 911 could not do.

Chevy Malibu Second Generation

Chevy Malibu Coupe Picture

Chevelle Chevy Malibu and all others, is completely renovated in 1968 with the semi-fastback roofline on a two-door hard top and extending the wheelbase, 112 inches (2800 mm) in two-door models and 116 for the four-door sedans and station wagon. Motorola offers a new 307 cubic-inch V8 rated at 200 hp (150 kW), 283 cubic inch V8, which served as the base V8 Chevrolet Chevelle before the introduction in 1964 replaced. Inside was a new instrument panel with a rounded square meters in pods similar to what the Chevy Camaro in the coming years. 1968 new opportunities Malibu Concours luxury sedan and coupe, which included upgraded cloth or vinyl sofa, rug, lower door panels, woodgrain trim on the dashboard and door panels and badges Concours. There was another top-line Concours Estate wagon with simulated wood grain trim, the same Malibu parts exterior and interior appointments such as Chevy Malibu sedan should.

The Chevy Malibu is a mid-size car produced in the United States by General Motors.

New bars and rear tires with a modified rear highlights 1969 Chevelle Chevy Malibus and others. Instrument panels were revised front seats and head restraints are now standard equipment, as the federal security mandates. Ignition switch is moved from the dashboard to the steering column and a steering wheel lock. 307 was the base V8, but the 327 engines were replaced with new 350 cubic-inch V8 with 255 and 300 hp (220 kW). GM three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic Malibu parts transmission, which previously offered only in the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, is now available on all models with all engines, including six-cylinder and the small-block V8, as in previous years were available for two speed Power Glide.

1969 Chevy Malibu

The 1970 Chevy Malibu was originally only offered in addition to the series Chevrolet Chevelle SS-396 and the new Chevrolet Chevelle SS-454, such as low line 300, and 300 Deluxe models were placed in stations, which also removed the two-door Chevelle SS Coupe transferred from pillar set - which was never included in the series Chevy Malibu. New schedules stern moved to the rear bumper and the new Sport Coupe tagline significant changes this year. The standard six-cylinder Malibu parts engine appeared from 230 to 250 cubic inches and 155 hp (116 kW), while the same range of V8 rebuilt with the addition of 330 hp 400 cubic-inch V8 under non-Chevelle SS. Half Chevy Malibu was answered in a lower-line models were simply Chevelle. Chevelle base in both four-door sedan and two-door hardtop.

In 1971, received and all other Chevy Malibus, a new grille, headlights surrounded replaced men in previous years and four round headlights appear Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Corvette were placed in the bumper. All Malibu parts engines were less dissatisfied the use of unleaded petrol by General Motors M anufacturer this year as a first step in the catalyst-equipped cars planned for 1975 and newer models, which should cause no fuel.

1968 Chevy Malibu Wallpaper Picture shown

Only the new schedules in 1972 and featured Chevy Malibu. Any body carried over from 1971, but 1972 will be the last year for the hard boards and convertibles, as new Chevelle was originally planned for this year but was postponed until 1973, will Colonnade design with Malibu parts side pillars and frameless side windows.

1965-1966 Shelby Mustang

Shelby Mustang Picture

These Shelby Mustang cars are not as "Cobra" that was Shelby Automotive Manufacturer, Ford-powered AC seater sports car is also produced by Carroll Shelby in the same period. The confusion arises from the voluntary "Cobra" valve covers many GT350s, a part of the marketing tie-in Shelbyville. All cars seemed 1965-66 "K" code 271 hp 289, adjusted to produce 306 hp. Shelby Mustang GT350s be transported from the 1965 mustang San Jose Ford plant as "white institutions" for the operation of Carroll Shelby's first in Venice Beach and later at Los Angeles International Airport change.

The Shelby Mustang is a high performance variant of the Ford Mustang

Everything except a 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350s were painted Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue stripes rocker. The only exception was blue with white stripes. Contrary to popular belief, very little Shelby Mustang GT350s came with an optional "Le Mans" hood, roof and body stripes, a possibility which is normally installed by the dealer. Today it is difficult to find the Shelby Mustang GT350 is not so equipped. 1965 mustang cars were moved to Battery tribe, represented the rider traction bars, moving arms and other adjustments.

1966 Shelby Mustang Rear View

In 1966, the introduction of non-white colors - including blue, red, green and black. Other changes are a special quarter-panel windows to factory hood vents, functional replacement brake scoop on each side and the optional automatic transmission and optional Paxton supercharger. Battery transferred to strain 1966, and over-rider traction bars were closed. Fold down rear seat is now standard. How early 1965 mustang cars had black engine blocks from 1966 and later cars were painted blue, the 289th engine 252 Shelby Mustang GT-350s first started in 1966 as a 1965 Mustang Fastback K-Code. Often these first 252 1966 Shelby Mustang GT-350s are known as "carry-over cars, but this is not the case. 252 1965-model Mustang that was specially commissioned for the conversion of Shelby American Mustang GT 1966-350th Were not "left" of the 1965 production. The 1965 Ford Mustang Bodies and 1965 Ford Mustang serial numbers under their Shelby Mustang serial numbers. Most of the standard 1965 mustang features, including Koni shock absorbers and engine painted black. Blue engines did not happen in 1966 after the first 252 Shelby Mustang GT-350s were produced. Production in 1966 Fastback 1373, including two prototypes and four pull trucks and 252 models with an early production 1965 Ford Mustang bodies. 1001 Hertz Fastback were produced including two prototypes. Four convertibles were produced, for a total of 2378 pieces for the 1966th A small number (how many is unclear), the '66s were equipped with compressors Paxton, but not the No-Spin limited slip differential, with the price of the option U.S. $ 670 and the engine was rated at 440 hp (330 kW).

Shelby Mustang Wallpaper Picture shown

Shelby hit Hertz Corporation to handle a particular set Shelby Mustang GT350s produce to rent, which was later sold as Convertible and Coupe Car Type to the public after their rental-car lives were finished. These "GT350H" cars are in demand today, with some examples selling for more than $ 200,000. Shelby Mustang produced 1000 of these cars. Most of Hertz cars featured gold Lemans stripes and rocker panel stripes. Some of 1965 mustang were white with blue stripes. Hertz cars soon available with four-speed manual gearbox and so many cars home from the burnt and broken clutch assemblies that rent all newer cars shipped to Hertz were equipped with an automatic transmission.

Cadillac Eldorado Second Generation

Cadillac Eldorado Picture

For 1955, the Cadillac Eldorado's body gained its own rear end styling with high, slender, pointed tailfins. These contrasted with the rather thick, bulbous fins which were common at the time and were an example of Cadillac Eldorado once again pointing the way forward.

For 1956, Cadillac Eldorado showed two-door hardtop coupe version, called the Eldorado Seville.

1957 as Cadillac Eldorado (both Biarritz and Seville hardtop convertible body styles) with a custom header design with a low hanging line effectively limit-fin board. The rear fenders were often called "squirrel face". This concept was used in two years, but did not spawn any imitators.

1958 Cadillac Eldorado

1957 Cadillac Eldorado saw the introduction of one of the most memorable drawings Cadillac under General Motor Manufacturer, Eldorado Brougham. This four-door hardtop with a rear-hinged back doors is an ultra-luxury car, an astounding $ 13,074 - more than a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud in the same year costs.

Cadillac Eldorado Wallpaper Picture shown

Cadillac Eldorado was marked by a stainless steel roof, air suspension, the first memory space power, and every other comfort and convenience are available in Cadillac under General Motor Manufacturer at the moment.