10 American Classic Cars with Renewed Interiors and Exteriors (Remastered Historic Models)

Описание: America’s Big Three are often criticized for accepting the defeat against competitors on their own turf. The Detroit legacy that had been building up for decades by previous generations of brilliant designers and engineers is supposedly in jeopardy, and at times we even hear accusation that the US automakers are selling out to China and Europe. However, things have not always been this way and the golden age of American car making gave the world some of the most iconic and generation defining automobiles! Today we will return to those times by showing you the most famous models of the past in their original conditions and those restoration projects that combine the development of modern engineering with retro looks!

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List with detailed description of every model shown in this #AT_New_Cars video:

Shelby Cobra: shelby.com/Vehicles/427-Cobra

Shelby and Ford developed a new platform in Detroit that would eventually house a big block "side oiler" 427 cubic inches 7L FE engine. It was labeled the Mark 3 or CSX4000-series Cobra.

1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible by Revology: revologycars.com/car/1966-mustang-gt-convertible

Despite the fact that Plymouth Barracuda beat Mustang to the market becoming the first ever pony car, it is the latter model that was consequently granted the status of the historic icon.

1961 Lincoln Continental by RK Motors: rkmotors.com/vehicles/3013/1961-lincoln-continental

The Continental range has its roots going back before the World War II, when the first member of the family was introduced in 1940. This original model was built on the basis of Lincoln Zephyr, but later the company created an entire Continental division, which sole purpose was developing and improving different variants of the brand’s flagship model. However, the biggest fame came to the car in 1960s, when the entire Lincoln range was consolidated into one car.

1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz by RK Motors: rkmotors.com/vehicles/3231/1963-cadillac-eldorado-biarritz

Produced for 12 generations and a span of 50 years, the Eldorado was discontinued in 2002, but it is still remembered and loved by the true fans of American power. The Biarritz moniker was implemented for the first generation of the model to distinguish the convertible car, and it lasted through the 1964 model year.

Corvette Stingray C2 by Ares Design: aresdesign.com/en-us/cars/corvette-stingray/

The 8th generation of Chevrolet Corvette goes back to the StingRay name, which was first used by the iconic C2 version of the model. Those who prefer original looks over the latest model should consider this Ares Design build that has the original 1964 C2 body and the chassis and heart of the 2017 C7 Vette.

1969 Chevy Camaro Valkyrja by Ringbrothers: ringbrothers.com/blog/an-overview-of-the-1969-chevrolet-camaro-valkyrja/2565

Developed to compete against Ford Mustang, the first Camaro was sold between 1967 and 1969 model years. The last, 1969 Camaro was facelifted, boasting new sheet metal bodywork, a redesigned grille and updated headlights. 50 years later, this unique version of the pony car inspired Ringbrothers to build its restomod named Valkyrja.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air by RK Motors: rkmotors.com/vehicles/3532/1957-chevrolet-bel-air

The original marketing materials for the second generation of Bel Air labeled the convertible as the “Hot One”. With its killer stance and Ferrari-inspired grille the 1957 version rightfully became the icon of its age.

Chevy Impala Impostor by Foose Design: chipfoose.com/impostor/

Chevy Impala Impostor by Foose Design is based on the 1965 Sport Coupe and comes from the renown automotive craftsman, Chip Foose. He took the skin from the classic Impala and put it on a brand-new Corvette C6.

Dodge Evolution Charger by Speedkore: speedkore.com/evolution

We all know the Charger as the most powerful production 4-door sports sedan. However, if we were to backtrack its previous generations the model has also existed as a subcompact hatchback, a luxury coupe and finally a fastback V8 muscle car from 1970s.

1962 Chrysler 300H by RK Motors: rkmotors.com/vehicles/2939/1962-chrysler-300h

The so called “letter series” were high-performance cars produced by Chrysler in Los-Angeles from 1955 to 1965. Needless to say, all models from this range were extremely rare, with production usually limited to around two thousand units. However, the 300 family has its leaders in terms of exclusivity, like the 1962 300H model.