🔍 Chevrolet C10, 1976 🛻 📍 Seen in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Many 1976 C10s came with the 250 cubic inch inline-six, an engine known for being extremely durable and easy to repair, which helped make the truck popular with farmers and small businesses.
🔍 Willys MB, 1944 🪖 📍 Seen in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The Willys MB (1941–1945) was the original military Jeep built for World War II. It’s the iconic flat-fender, round-headlight, 7-slot grille Jeep that basically started the whole Jeep legacy.
🔍 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR (Type 993), 1998 🏁 📍 Seen in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Many 993 RSRs (and RSR-spec builds) are still actively raced in historic GT and endurance events because they’re brutally durable. Engine: Air-cooled flat-6, ~3.8 L Power: 300 – 350…
🔍 Ford Mustang, 1993 (Race Car) ⚙️ 📍 Seen in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The “headlights” you see are decals — the real lights were removed to improve aerodynamics and cooling. These cars ran minimal exhaust, producing a deep, thunderous V8 sound that could be…
🔍 Nissan Tiida C11, 2012 (Race Car) 🏎️ 📍 Seen in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The Tiida was designed as a practical economy hatch/sedan, yet in racing trim it sits wider than a GT car, is lower than many supercars and produces more grip than…
🔍 Chevrolet Corvette C5.R, 2004 🏁 📍 Seen in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The C5.R made Corvette a global endurance legend It won its class at Le Mans 24 Hours multiple times in the early 2000s, beating Ferrari, Porsche, and Aston Martin. Engine: 7.0-liter 90°…
🔍 Volvo P1800E, 1970 🚙 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This car wasn’t meant to be a sports racer, yet it’s famous for its reliability, long-distance touring and surviving decades with minimal mechanical issues. Engine: Inline 4-cylinder (1,986 cc) Power:…
🔍 Volvo PV544, 1964 ⚙️ 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Volvo tested these cars by literally driving them until something broke—on frozen lakes, gravel roads, and snow. That’s why many are still running 60+ years later. Engine: Volvo B18 inline-4…
🔍 Ford Thunderbird, 1956 🚗 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The Thunderbird was created as a direct answer to the Chevrolet Corvette, but Ford outsold Chevy easily in the mid-1950s by emphasizing luxury and daily usability. Engine: 292 cu in…
🔍 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 1969 🚗 📍 Seen in Catedral / Central, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Chevrolet planned to launch the second generation in 1970, but delays forced GM to extend 1969 production, which is why 1969 Camaro is unique to that year…
🔍 Morris Mini 1000, 1972 🚙 📍 Seen in Catedral / Central, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The Mini was designed as a fuel-efficient economy car, not a classic, however it became a fashion icon by accident. By early 1970s, the Mini was already…
🔍 Volkswagen Beetle, 1967 🪲 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 This car held the title of most-produced car until surpassed by the Toyota Corolla. Over 21.5 million Beetles produced worldwide. Engine: Air-cooled flat-4 (boxer) – rear-mounted. Power: 40 – 53…
