After not moving from my driveway for a week, it was high time to get the SAAB back into service. I parked it because of a cracked coolant hose. I wanted to avoid the possibility of having it blow… more»
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Starlet Project Update: Parts and Advice Needed
Well, I haven’t done any updates on our Starlet because there isn’t much to fix. These may have been some of the cheapest cars available when new, but they were well-built little workhorses. I have new found respect for… more»
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Nash Metropolitan Stash: 4 for $2,500
I’ll see your 4 Subaru 360’s and raise you 4 Nash Metros for only $2500! That was David C’s comment when he emailed us the other day. Good one David! If you want a small classic, but the Subies… more»
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Parked Since ’75: 1966 Glas GT 1700
This 1966 Glas GT 1700 was supposedly parked in 1975. It is still wearing California black plates and only has 47k miles on the odometer. It is also listed here on eBay with no reserve. Sounds almost too good… more»
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SAAB Project Update: In the Junkyard Again
It felt good to be in a junkyard again. The yards in my hometown have all but disappeared, but I have fond memories of going to them as a kid. Sometimes we connect memories to the darndest things. For some… more»
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Ultimate Fishing Rig: 1956 Powell Sport Wagon
Every once in a while, one of our readers sends in something we have never seen before. We love it when that happens because we get to do some research and learn something new. Well, today Mark H tipped… more»
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Introducing My New Parts Runner
With the SAAB down for repairs, I needed something to get around with. Go on, go ahead and laugh! After you have composed yourself, come back and let me explain my reasoning. On my way home from work the… more»
Where Have All The Hood Ornaments Gone?
The other day, one of our friends sent us this photo of a cloud formation that caught their eye. He thought it looked like a hood ornament from a pre-war car, so we thought it might be fun to… more»
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20+ Mopar Collection Liquidation
The owner of this collection of 20+ cars has decided to clear house. The majority of these cars are claimed to be rust free and a few of them appear to be in excellent condition. They are all Mopars,… more»
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Who Needs a Truck When You Have a SAAB?
The honeymoon is officially over. If you follow the site, then you know I had a lapse in judgment the other day and bought a 1987 SAAB 900 for $1,600. People warned me, but I didn’t listen. Don’t get… more»
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Very Rare Fiat Pair
Today Josh called me. He had gotten a crazy hair and went to take one of those new Fiat 500s for a spin. He had his doubts about these tiny cars, but when he handed the keys back to the… more»
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Huge Barn Find Discovered in Idaho
Update 4/11/14 – Feel free to email Bruce for a complete inventory list. From 4/2/14 – Over the past few weeks, I have been reminded that there are still a lot of really good people out there. Our move… more»
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1973 Chevelle SS 454 Wagon!
Yep, you read that right. This Chevelle wagon is fitted with the 454! It only happened for one year (1973) so we doubt you are going to find another one around. It may not be as “unmolested” as the… more»
Cars and Coffee Sighting
One of my new friends here in Idaho invited me stop by a local “Cars and Coffee” type event this morning. It is put on by the Porsche club and takes place at the dealership. On the first Saturday… more»
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My Saab Story
If you have followed the site for very long, then you know I have a peculiar interest in old Saabs. It hasn’t always been that way though. Saabs and the people that drove them had never really appealed to… more»
Retromobile Sighting
Reader Harit T was at Retromobile this last February and spotted this oddity. He has been a car guy all his life, but had never seen anything like this. It was held together with duct tape, but he was… more»
