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While we're on the subject of '60s California customs, here is one of my favorites -

The "Li'l Coffin" by Dave Stuckey.

- Phillip

Howdy honker -

The Mustang and the Fairlane were customized by the Alexander Brothers for Bob Tasca.

The Mustang was called the "Tasca 505".

Note door handles on the Fairlane and it looks like there might be openings for the exhaust between the door and the rear wheel opening.

I'm not sure of the timing with the Mustang and it's Shelby-like scoop and grill treatment.

- Phillip

At it's inception, Shelby American was very much a part of the California racing, hot rod and custom scene of the '50s and '60s.

Dean Moon, Dean Jeffries, the Alexander brothers, the Barris brothers and myriad other fabricators, painters, designers, builders and racers all had an impact and influence on each to some degree and you can bet the factories back east were paying attention - along with toy manufacturers and model companies.

It's plain as day to me in the look of the Shelby Mustangs from '66 on - especially '67.

Kar-Kraft even went so far as to hire Mike Alexander to work in their Design Center on Larry Shinoda's recommendation.

- Phillip

Very cool, thanks for posting.

That wreck starting at 14:18 was pretty hairy!

- Phillip

Quote from: 2112 on August 01, 2019, 01:06:22 PM
That car is pure art.

We are in agreement there - the McLaren Can-Am cars are among the most beautiful ever.

- Phillip

Am I remembering correctly that Smith lost most if it's Shelby related files in a fire?

Could have sworn I read that in the Registry but can't find it.

- Phillip

I'll kick things off - most of my pictures will also include a Cougar  but here is one.

More later...

- Phillip

If haven't discovered this site yet, lots of great info here:

http://www.ponysite.de/67_68_notchbacks.htm

- Phillip

Fantastic pics - Thanks!

- Phillip

Lou Costablile shot some video of the Cougar II and the Bordinat Cobra recently -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm_xlyhkZX0

- Phillip

Great angle - what a beautiful car...

- Phillip

They look sharp!

Thanks for posting.

- Phillip

Not sure the math works out for it to be Kim Farber -

I think it would be the September 1966 Playmate Dianne Chandler.

- Phillip

Quote from: Coralsnake on July 13, 2019, 10:28:47 AM
Phillip, what dealership is that photo from?

That photo is from my August, 1967 issue of "Lincoln-Mercury Dealer Management News and Review" magazine and was taken at Uptown Motors, Milwaukee, Wis.

From the article it seems Playboy Magazine's September Playmate of the Month (they don't even give her name) made a one-day personal appearance to help publicize the Cougar automobile (their wording).

- Phillip

It's info like this that keeps me coming back to this forum.

- Phillip