🔍 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…
🔍 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…
🔍 Grand Central Terminal 🚊 📍 Seen in New York City, New York, United States 🇺🇸 💬 Tennessee marble walls, Tiffany’s clocks, and painted vaults depicting the celestial dome are some of the many ostentatious elements that can still be found in this modern temple…
🔍 Monument to Cuauhtémoc 🦅 📍 Seen in Plaza de la República, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 🇲🇽 💬 This monument was built in 1961 by sculptor Francisco Zúñiga. Photo Location: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico Year Inaugurated: 1961 Artistic Style: Academic Realism with Nationalist Monumentalism Cost…
🔍 Rainy Afternoon in Times Square 🌧️ 📍 Seen in New York City, New York, United States 🇺🇸 💬 A lovely and quick visit to the Big Apple. Right after this refreshing drizzle… it started to snow. An unforgettable day! Photo Location: New York City,…
🔍 The World Sphere or Fundidora World Sphere 🌎 📍 Seen in Nave Lewis – Parque Fundidora, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 🇲🇽 💬 “The world belongs to those born to conquer it, not to those who dream they can conquer it.” – Fernando Pessoa –…
🔍 Father Duffy Statue 🗽 📍 Seen in Times Square, Manhattan, New York, United States 🇺🇸 💬 Francis Patrick Duffy was an American Catholic priest and military chaplain. As chaplain of the 165th Infantry Regiment, known as the “Fighting 69th,” he became the most decorated…
