Japan and its neighbors have some of the most interesting car cultures in the world. Despite being rather harsh on older vehicles that are often taxed right off the road, enthusiasts still love to modify, race and indulge their… more»
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Unmodified Survivor: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Merkurs unfortunately have become a boy racer special for enthusiasts looking for a cheap turbo car for flogging or entering into events like the 24 Hours of LeMons. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it’s still refreshing to… more»
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Former Press Car: 1971 BMW 2000 Touring
Automobiles that served as a “press car” or “demonstration vehicle” have always had an added level of intrigue over their early-production counterparts. Knowing a particular car graced the pages of automobile magazines being flung by road test editors seemingly… more»
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15 Year Lock Up: Alfa Romeo GTV
A relative on my Dad’s side always had an old Volvo or BMW socked away, including a 2002 that my brother and I watched rot away in his driveway (his choice, not ours). From that point on, I figured… more»
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14K Original Miles: Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Once a common fixture on U.S. roads, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has gradually disappeared as these handsome coupes and sedans hit the bottom of the depreciation curve. The convertible models still enjoy a strong following, as do the final… more»
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Landlocked for 35 Years: 1972 Ford Falcon GT
The XA-series Ford Falcon is a legend in Australia, practically an icon and reserved for Aussies only as part of Ford of Australia’s lineup. This one has been hidden away for 35 years and is the most desirable GT-spec,… more»
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Ambitious Owners Only: 1980 Triumph TR8
This little factoid blows my mind: it is estimated only 200 Triumph TR8 coupes are still on the roads in North America. Granted, I hardly ever see them and the only other example I saw was in a junkyard… more»
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Sportruck Stripes: 1980 VW Rabbit Pickup
How cool: an original VW Rabbit pickup “Sportruck”! These were a special edition package meant to give the homely VW pickup some added attitude; think of it as a MK1 GTI with a pickup bed. This example appears to… more»
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Superficial Rust Only: 1964 Amphicar Project
There’s just over two hours left on this barn find Amphicar, located in Ontario. These are normally complete rust buckets when discovered, but this one looks quite tidy and is said to have superficial rust only. It has been… more»
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Former Solo 2 Champ: Volvo P1800 Race Car
Old race cars always make our hearts beat a litle faster, even those used on the amateur circuits. This Volvo P1800 was used extensively as a track car in Florida’s competitive autocross scene, even being crowned a Solo2 champion… more»
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Parked and Forgotten: 1962 Land Rover Series II
The seller of this 1962 Land Rover Series II made the sad discovery that his friend wasn’t going to complete the restoration of his vintage pickup project. The seller himself seems to be awash in project-grade Rovers, so it’s… more»
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Speed Shop Swagger: 1957 Chevy 210
It’s funny: these days we tend to poke fun at the young driver with stickers all over his car, seeming to indicate his 2009 Civic is sponsored by Spacro or Nardi. Truth be told, stickers on a project car… more»
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Priced To Sell: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
An all too common occurrence with restoration projects are shops that go to town on a particular car and not keep the owner informed of the costs piling up along the way. That’s not to say the owner of… more»
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One Family Since New: 1963 GMC Pickup
A story popped up recently about a Chevy Apache pickup stolen from the fourth-generation family owners who used the truck for hunting and fishing (find that sad tale here at KTUL.com.) What a bummer – but if the truck… more»
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Kelmark Alternative: 1980 VW Aquila
There’s numerous poorly made VW-based kit cars to choose from if that’s your sort of thing. But why is it after all these years of subpar assembly there isn’t a high-quality conversion that actually lives up to its marketing… more»
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Breadvan Conversion: One-Off Maserati 3500 GT
If you’ve been priced out of owning a genuine Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan, you might want to take a look at this unusual Maserati that popped up on craigslist for a cool $99K. Said to have once been… more»
