1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Is a Fabulous Rocket V8-Toting Custom Convertible 16 Mar 2021, 14:41 UTC ·
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During the 1950s, cars were some of the most powerful, classic, and outlandish vehicles ever driven. Designs and capabilities were becoming more and more advanced by the year. It’s the decade when the ‘Vette was born and General Motors’ full-size cars were all the rage. 16 photos
In 1957 and 1958, if anyone wanted a little more than a Chevrolet Bel Air, there was a clear address Oldsmobile s 88 series. Better yet, there was the Oldsmobile Super 88, with its 371 cubic-inch (6.1-liter) Rocket V8 that could churn out 310 horsepower when equipped with the J-2 option.
autoevolution 16 Mar 2021, 13:53 UTC ·
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The second-generation Ford GT may be the first of its kind not to feature a V8 engine, but it s the company s most technologically advanced vehicle to date. And while the standard GT is downright impressive thanks to its 660-horsepower V6, the GT MkII takes things up a notch with an even more potent engine and race-spec goodies. 9 photos
Introduced in 2019 as a track-only supercar, the GT MkII saw the light of day in only 45 units. Ford rolled the MkII out with a $1.2-million sticker, making it the most expensive new car it ever sold. They all found homes quicker than hotcakes, but there s a really special one of the loose right now.
Tuned 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Has 515 HP and a Five-Speed Manual 16 Mar 2021, 10:56 UTC ·
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This classic Corvette dates back to a time when Chevrolet used to spell Sting Ray using two words instead of one. It is a second-generation model from 1965, which was a pretty good year for the Corvette in terms of factory updates. 49 photos
That’s when the Sting Ray got its iconic 6.5-liter Big-Block 396-cu in V8 engine, not to mention various styling changes such as a smoothed-out hood with no scoop indentations. Chevrolet also installed new brakes, which were necessary in order to handle that new V8’s impressive 425 hp (431 PS).
Picasso, Miro as well as Banksy for sale at auction
16 Mar 2021 - 21:07
A gallery assistant stands next to artwork titled Le Mois des Vendanges by Rene Magritte and Peinture by Joan Miro, during a photocall at Christie s auction house, in London, Britain, March 16, 2021. The items are to go on sale at the forthcoming 20th Century Art evening sale. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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LONDON - Paintings by Pablo Picasso, Rene Magritte and Joan Miro as well as Banksy s tribute to Britain s National Health Service are among a selection of artworks going under the hammer this month at auction house Christie s 20th Century Art sale.