The family of stricken seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher have assured fans the Ferrari great is being well cared for as they prepare to celebrate his 50th birthday on Thursday. Schumacher, who retired from racing in 2012, has not been seen in public since he suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident […]
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Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Makes Appearance for 50th Birthday, Promises 8 Seconds of Not-that-legal Fun
In 1968, Ford issued a limited number of lightweight, “335-horsepower” Mustangs intended for the drag strip. While street legal, the vehicles were absolute beasts on the track thanks to the implementation of the 428 Cobra Jet engine. The powerplant utilized the racy 427 FE’s intake manifold and added ram-air induction, a functional hood scoop, and an engine […]
Ligier Preparing Hardcore Sports Car for 50th Anniversary
Good golly. It sure seems like there’s a bunch of unnecessary high performance cars under development that pass well beyond the limits of most normal people’s purchasing power. Maybe it’s our imagination, but there appears to be some sort of performance car renaissance taking place at the moment. Throw another one onto the pile. Ligier, a […]
Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign celebrates 50th anniversaries with 710 horsepower
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Hot Wheels 50th anniversary tour kicks off fan vehicle search
In 1968, the company Elliot Handler co-founded was largely known for making toys for girls. (His first name makes up the second half of the portmanteau Mattel, Harold “Matt” Matson constituting the first.) Handler was looking to diversify Mattel’s offerings of Chatty Cathy and Barbie dolls, so he leaned on his design team to create […]
‘Yellow Submarine’ is Sailing Back to Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary
It’s The Beatles‘ yellow submarine, we’re all just living in it. The British rock band’s classic 1968 animated film Yellow Submarine is getting a re-release in theaters across the U.S., in celebration of its 50th anniversary. It’s probably the closest thing we’ll get to a Beatles reunion, so get ready to buy your tickets now. Released in […]
A fire broke out on the 50th floor of Trump Tower
Twitter/@FDNY Firefighters responded to a blaze at Trump Tower in New York City on Saturday. The fire department said no injuries were reported. A three-alarm blaze broke out on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan on Saturday, the New York City fire department said. The FDNY said no injuries were reported, and […]
Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary: CBS Reunion Special Planned for December
Cue the Tarzan yell! For the 50th anniversary of The Carol Burnett Show, CBS is reuniting the beloved variety show’s star with original cast members Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner for a two-hour extravaganza, appropriately titled The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special. RELATEDCarol Burnett Chats With Kids in New Netflix Series — Watch a Teaser […]
Johnson, Shell celebrate 50th anniversary
SHELL V-Power Racing has revealed its Retro Round look for the Sandown 500, its Falcons set to carry a nod to the brand’s long relationship with Dick Johnson. The cars will carry the 1967 version of the iconic Shell pecten to honour the beginning of its support of Johnson that year, the start of a […]
Jethro Tull EXCLUSIVE: 50th anniversary tour and NEW album
PH Jethro Tull are one of the biggest selling rock bands of all time Jethro Tull are one of the biggest selling rock bands of all time. Their immense and diverse catalogue of work encompasses folk, blues, classical, progressive and heavy rock. The group became one of the most successful and enduring bands of their […]