WATCHES & TIMEPIECES
But this racing heritage isn ’ t about rushing around . Instead it ’ s about a vehicle that delivers a sense of freedom and joy . So much so that you might even lose track of the time …
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THREE ICONS OF THE AMERICAN CAR CULTURE
The second-generation Chevrolet Corvette , distributed from 1963 to 1967 , is the most sought-after version of this American legend . The “ Sting Ray ” took inspiration from a 1959 racing-focused prototype . Thanks to its slinky low-profile body , it looks stunning to this day . And with its performance both on the road and on the track , it has always haunted the dreams and sparked the imaginations of aficionados around the world .
The first-generation Ford Mustang , produced from 1964 to 1969 , was compact , affordable , and sporty . With some models suited to families and others ideal for race-focused sportsters , it was a true icon popular among rock stars and actors . It also featured in some of the era ’ s most popular movies . Automotive enthusiasts know that the original Mustang helped define the coolness of a whole generation . This beloved living legend is still in production and as relevant to today ’ s customers as it was in the sixties .
In the early 1960s , the Le Mans winner Carroll Shelby imagined a car that combined British chassis design with American racing engineering . He created the Shelby Cobra , a sports car that ingeniously matched a small , light chassis to a strong , reliable American big-block engine . When it was introduced in 1962 , the Cobra was met with instant success . The original Shelby Cobra is still a blisteringly fast and sought-after car today .
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