CONTENTS ISSUE 2 | 2012
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FEATURES WORLD OF SHELBY
When it comes to American performance cars, those built by Carroll Shelby have few rivals. Marque authority Colin Comer tells the tale of the man who beat the world.
GAME CHANGERS
Beginning with a simple 50cc single, virtually overnight Honda changed America’s percep- tion of the motorcycle. P.J. O’Rourke explains.
THE PAWN STAR
Richard “The Old Man” Harrison is the gruff septuagenarian who runs the show — quite literally — at his Vegas pawn shop. He’s also a car guy, as Dave Kinney discovered.
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WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING: 1983–84 Volkswagen GTI
It’s been 30 years since VW made its per- fectly acceptable little Rabbit into some- thing much, much more. By Stefan Lombard.
RALLY SCHOOL
What happens when you give Hagerty’s staid Web Managing Editor a few lessons in pow- er sliding? Claire Walters tells you herself.
DEPARTMENTS
Publisher’s Letter Contributors Short Shifts: Bring a Trailer Carini on Cars: The Auction Scene
Remembered: Carroll Shelby, January 11, 1923 – May 10, 2012 Great Resources: Sit on It Your Turn: Before and After
Marketwatch: European Sport Sedans
Historic Vehicle Association: Driving History at LeMay Rearview Mirror: Camaro Reunion
PHOTO: BLAIR BUNTING
PHOTO: BLAIR BUNTING
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