🔍 Cobra Kit Car / Replica, 1965 🚖 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 By the late 1960s and especially from the 1970s onward, many companies began producing Cobra-style kit cars, often advertised as “1965 Cobra replicas.” Kit cars range widely…
🔍 Peugeot 203 Convertible, 1947 🏁 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The 1947 convertibles were very limited, often handcrafted or bodied by specialized workshops, not mass-produced. Their estimated value is USD $70,000–$120,000 depending on their condition and authenticity. Engine: Inline…
🔍 Citröen Traction Avant, 1953 🚔 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 It is one of the most influential cars of the 20th century. It laid the foundations for modern design: low center of gravity, stability, and safety. Engine: Inline 4-cylinder…
🔍 Harsco M923A2 6×6, 1990 🚛 📍 Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Used by the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and National Guard in logistics, troop, and equipment transport roles. Deployed in Operation Desert Storm and other late–20th century military operations. After retirement, many…
🔍 DeLorean DMC-12, 1983 🕝 ⚡️🔥 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 Only about 9,000 units were built before the company went bankrupt in 1983. It became a cultural icon as the time machine in the Back to the Future movies.…
🔍 Triumph TR4A, 1966 🚗 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 It was popular among enthusiasts for rally racing and hill climbs due to its balance and reliability. It introduced a modern, squared-off body — a big change from the curvier…
🔍 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1956 ⚙️🧰 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 During the booming postwar 1950s, the Bel Air became a status symbol of the new American lifestyle — modern, optimistic, and full of chrome. Engine: Blue Flame Six (Inline…
🔍 Triumph TR2, 1953 🛞 📍 Seen in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The TR2 was built to compete with MGs (like the TD) but offered more power and speed for less money. It was a massive success for export markets — especially…
🔍 JAC e-JS4 ⚡️🚙 📍 Seen in San Ramón, Alajuela, Costa Rica 🇺🇸 💬 JAC partnered with the Italian design house “JAC Italy Design Center” in Turin for its exterior and interior design. You can actually see Italian influences in the smooth, European-style body lines…
🔍 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 2005 🚓 📍 Seen in Houston, Texas, United States 🇺🇸 💬 An interesting fact of this police car its body-on-frame design, meaning the body and chassis were separate. This made it extremely tough, perfect for pit maneuvers, curb jumps,…
🔍 Dodge M37, 1954 🚛 📍 Seen in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 💬 The Dodge M37 4×4 pickup truck was Dodge’s follow-up to its successful World War II WC Series. Introduced in 1951, it saw extensive use by the United States armed forces during the Korean…
🔍 Chevrolet Panel, 1939 🚚 📍 Seen in The World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta, Georgia, United States 🇺🇸 💬 Display of an Argentine delivery truck dedicated to distributing Coca-Cola. Engine: 216 cubic inch inline-6 Power: 85 HP Top Speed: 75 mph (121 km/h) Transmission: 3-speed manual…
