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Category: Wheels

Automotive Lust of the Day, American/Italian Hybrid Edition: Former Harrah’s Collection 1954 Hudson Italia

Today’s automotive lust is a rare Hudson Italia. The Italia was based on the Hudson Jet platform and running gear, but with a unique body and interior. It was designed by Frank Spring with input from Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni of Carrozzeria Touring. While the various scoops and trim are distracting, the overall shape and stance are quite attractive. This example was once part of the Harrah’s Collection. It benefitted from an amazing restoration and is a multiple award winner.

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Exotic Muscle Car Edition: Equus Bass 770

The Equus Bass (pronounced like the guitar, not the fish) 770 is the real-life answer to the question, what if Detroit tried to build the ultimate GT car? While the styling is an homage to the muscle cars of the 1960s in general and the 1967 Mustang in particular, the body is formed aluminum with carbon fiber liners over an aluminum frame with stainless steel subframes and a roll cage. It is powered by a 640 horsepower 6.2l GM v8 with a supercharger and dry-sump oiling. The Bass has a front/mid-engine layout with a rear-mounted six-speed transmission. Equus has shown…

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