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David O'Callaghan

Writer at Hotcars

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  • Dec 9, 2023 | hotcars.com | David O'Callaghan

    The Swiss Cheese Pontiac Catalina was a stripped-out, lightweight racing car from the 1960s that succeeded due to its powerful engine and weight-saving techniques. This particular example, known as the Passionate Poncho III, was a famous racing car that achieved acclaim and continued to race with different owners over the years. The Swiss Cheese Catalina got its name from the intentional holes cut out of the chassis to save weight, making it lighter and quicker on the drag strip.

  • Dec 9, 2023 | hotcars.com | David O'Callaghan

    The Ducati supercar render combines elegant Italian design with aggressive influences from Ducati's motorcycles, featuring elements such as front intakes and LED lights reminiscent of the Ducati Panigale's design. While Ducati won't likely make a sports car, there is a historical precedent of a bike maker designing a car with Yamaha attempting to build the OX99-11, a machine with F1-inspired design and a detuned 3.5-liter V12 engine.

  • Dec 7, 2023 | hotcars.com | David O'Callaghan

    The 1970 Plymouth Superbird found in a garage has been off the road for up to 50 years, but is in great condition and is now undergoing a full restoration. The Superbird is a rare and valuable muscle car, with only around 1,920 made. Even the least-powerful version is worth between $150,000-$200,000. Its performance, heritage, and iconic looks add to the value of the Superbird, and it is widely considered a highly valuable and sought-after muscle car.

  • Dec 4, 2023 | hotcars.com | David O'Callaghan

    The render blends Harley-Davidson motorcycle DNA with a 21st-century muscle car design, creating a unique and divisive look. The front end takes inspiration from the fifth-gen Ford Mustang, giving it a classic muscle car vibe, and it is a convertible for open-air pleasure. The rear end resembles a modern Aston Martin, with a curvaceous design and LED taillights, and it has side-exit exhausts to stay true to its motorcycle roots.

  • Dec 4, 2023 | hotcars.com | David O'Callaghan

    This collection of 85 classic cars features a variety of makes and models from the 50s to the 80s, with many of them in need of restoration. Some vehicles in the collection include a Dodge A100 pickup, a blue 50s classic Ford, a Ford Thunderbird, and a Lincoln Continental MKIII. The collection also includes a first-generation Dodge Challenger; a good base for restoration and which holds value at auction.

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