aero wars

MERCURY CYCLONE SPOILER II

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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Dan Gurney Special white and blue extended nose NASCAR

Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II: the NASCAR weapon Ford buried to save its own brand If you’ve ever watched a David Pearson highlight reel from 1969, you’ve seen the Talladega. If you’ve ever read a paperback history of NASCAR‘s Aero Wars, you’ve seen the Charger Daytona and the Superbird. The shapes are unforgettable. The wings, the … Read more

FORD TORINO TALLADEGA

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Ford Torino Talladega: El Coche que Disparó la Primera Bala de las Guerras Aerodinámicas de NASCAR

Ford Torino Talladega: The Car That Fired the First Shot in NASCAR’s Aero Wars When people talk about NASCAR‘s Aero Wars, they always mention the Plymouth Superbird and the Dodge Charger Daytona. The massive wings. The cone-shaped noses. The silhouettes that looked like something from a science fiction movie. But they forget who started the … Read more