Hemmings Muscle Machines

IN PERFECT BALANCE

WHAT MAKES for a good road car is not always what makes for a great race car, and vice versa. Since most of us spend our time on the roads, logic would suggest that we opt for the easiest-driving combination. Of course, we aren’t necessarily logical creatures most of the time, and the emotional appeal of the sheer capability of a high-performance car is undeniable. That said, just because you can buy the very hottest piece equipment doesn’t mean you should.

Case in point: This 1965 Sting Ray coupe belonging to Ward Gappa of Scottsdale, Arizona. You probably recognize Ward’s name as the proprietor of Quality Muscle Car Restorations. His work has graced our pages many times, but this car isn’t

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