Monday, March 26, 2018

CHEVROLET IMPALA SW 1964


Frank has in his hands a classic Impala class 1964, just finished shows us this work in particular that it is a station wagon. Frank has completely restored it except for the timeless 409 engine.

The car was painted Almond fawn metallic a "fine" silver Which embellished by the double tone : the roof is white.




Externally Frank has added a couple of options such as the "mudguards" on the rear fenders to make the rear end and the roof rack racy to make this full-size as well as beautiful.


The engine has not been replaced but overhauled, it is Turbo Fire 409 c.i 400 hp with a change in the steering wheel a huge torque and an almost disproportionate power. 

For the interiors Frank opted for a double tone between the medium metallic blue and the white, a very well-chosen exterior interior contrast; Inside we find 6 comfortable seats and a huge trunk. The air conditioning completes the comfort of this wonderful Chevy flagship.



Frank the photographer ready to go to the beach, a surf on the roof ... someone is ready to ride the waves and the road again with this classic Impala.


Impala Station Wagon 1964 diecast 1/24 Jada total redone by Frank

Saturday, March 3, 2018

FORD MUSTANG 1964 -The American Icon-

Frank presents us the icon par excellence of American motoring a Mustang Coupé first series, simple elegant and sober.

Frank presents us the icon par excellence of American motoring a Mustang Coupé first series, simple elegant and sober. No frills or roaring engines only what the average American could dream of taking home in 1964 and it's no small thing (ed) ..

The newly-restored Mustang is the so-called 1964½ (because it came out on the road in mid-1964), Frank has wanted to keep the exact originality of when it was ordered; painted winbledon white with black interior, a simple color combination that stands out the line of this icon on wheels.






The black interior is simple and essential: bucket seats and three-spoke steering wheel, they are what Iacocca had imagined, a car with multiple interpretations of those who would have driven it sporty or elegant. The change on the floor shows a novelty for the American user accustomed to changing the steering wheel on low-cost cars, while here he wanted to give the impression of having in his hands a car of a higher level.
The only option installed is the "factory model" air conditioning for a more faithful restoration and to stay cool.

Externally we find wheels with white band on rim covered by an elegant full-rim chrome rim. Badges 260 on the front fenders identify that this Mustang is a V8 "base" (engine block black instead of blue) with 164 hp under the hood, might look a few but the Mustang is lightweight and can ensure an honest driving fun.

Frank is pleased and proud to have brought back to the road what is the American icon par excellence.

Mustang 1964 ½ diecast 1/24 welly redone by Frank