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April 29, 2018

El Matador

Built around 1960 by Bill Cushenberry, using a 1940 Ford as his base, El Matador is a mishmash of parts that form like Voltron into something far more potent. The car was sectioned by four and a half inches, while the roof was chopped by three and a half. The front fenders were extended, and the grille replaced with mesh. Corvette nerf bars were fitted in the front, and the car’s running board removed, replaced with one cut into the body. A large rear windshield, taken from a 1952 Chevrolet was fitted, while the front windshield came from a 1950 Rambler.

Painted in a translucent red, and boasting a futuristic dash, El Matador was stunning both inside and out. This kustom has something of a tragic history: after changing hands numerous times, it was destroyed in a fire in the early 90s. The remains were bought by one Harold Murphy, who was able to restore it, as well as fit the 5-liter engine and powertrain from a 1992 Saleen Mustang under the hood.

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