π Volkswagen Beetle, 1967 πͺ² π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Cobra Kit Car / Replica, 1965 π π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ By the late 1960s and especially from the 1970s onward, many companies began producing Cobra-style kit cars, often advertised as β1965 Cobra replicas.β Kit cars range widely…
π Peugeot 203 Convertible, 1947 π π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ The 1947 convertibles were very limited, often handcrafted or bodied by specialized workshops, not mass-produced. Their estimated value is USD $70,000β$120,000 depending on their condition and authenticity. Engine: Inline…
π CitrΓΆen Traction Avant, 1953 π π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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…
π Flying Above the Clouds βοΈβοΈ π Seen somewhere near Monterrey, Nuevo LeΓ³n, Mexico π²π½ π¬ βIf you want to see the valley, climb to the mountain top;if you want to see the mountain top, rise above the clouds;but if you want to understand the…
π Harsco M923A2 6×6, 1990 π π Seen in Alajuela, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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 lateβ20th century military operations. After retirement, many…
π DeLorean DMC-12, 1983 π β‘οΈπ₯ π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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.…
π Triumph TR4A, 1966 π π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ It was popular among enthusiasts for rally racing and hill climbs due to its balance and reliability. It introduced a modern, squared-off body β a big change from the curvier…
π Chevrolet Bel Air, 1956 βοΈπ§° π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ During the booming postwar 1950s, the Bel Air became a status symbol of the new American lifestyle β modern, optimistic, and full of chrome. Engine: Blue Flame Six (Inline…
π Triumph TR2, 1953 π π Seen in Escazu, San JosΓ©, Costa Rica π¨π· π¬ 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 β especially…
π JAC e-JS4 β‘οΈπ π Seen in San RamΓ³n, Alajuela, Costa Rica πΊπΈ π¬ JAC partnered with the Italian design house βJAC Italy Design Centerβ in Turin for its exterior and interior design. You can actually see Italian influences in the smooth, European-style body lines…
π Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 2005 π π Seen in Houston, Texas, United States πΊπΈ π¬ 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,…
