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Accessories for Sale
Mercury 1956 nos r.h. front door moulding for body styles 57-58-73-79b&d (US $30.00)
Nos 1940-1954 plymouth dodge purolator oil filter assy 1950s mopar flathead 6(US $89.50)
Mercedes benz ash tray wood cover(US $15.00)
Dual reservoir master cylinder 1965-69 ford mustang disc/drum ford correct 0405(US $78.00)
1955-57 chevrolet 7" dual zinc power brake booster bottom disc/disc (5k183)(US $199.00)
1955-1957 chrome chevy 7" dual brake booster master kit adj prop valve (6l605)(US $219.00)
Lexus LF-A – best car ever driven +video
Mon, 12 Oct 2009Lexus LF-A - the best car ever? Update 21/9/09: Lexus has now revealed the LF-A Thomas Bangma is a Dutch motoring journalist. He’s driven most of what is worth driving and he’s of the opinion – having spent time behind the wheel of the new Lexus LF-A – that it’s the best car he’s ever driven.
GM Korea doubles size of its design center
Wed, 30 Apr 2014GM has invested $40million in its Korea Design Center, doubling the size of the facility. The expanded studio opened on 25 April, and will give improved support for both exterior and interior design. As well as more studio space, the upgraded facility now includes improved exterior modeling and 3D printing facilities, an outdoor viewing area with three turntables, and a virtual reality studio – the latter allowing design reviews to take place in real time with GM's network of nine other design centers in six other countries around the world.
Pilkington Vehicle Design Awards 2011
Mon, 11 Jul 2011One student designer has made history by winning the prizes for Best Overall Design and Best Use of Glazing at the 2011 Pilkington Vehicle Design Awards. For the first time in the awards' 24-year history, the prizes were awarded to Adam Phillips, a postgraduate of the vehicle design course at the Royal College of Art (RCA). Phillips, who previously worked as a toy designer for Lego before studying at the RCA, scooped the awards with a concept on the modern family car that uses iPad-style technology called ‘Family Dynamic'.
