First year cars always get me. Sometimes it’s best to steer clear of them because they had bugs to work out which often took a year or two, and sometimes, they’re worth a gamble. This 1973 Oldsmobile Omega looks… more»
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Tasty Vanilla: 1988 Toyota Camry LE All-Trac
The Camry isn’t exactly on everyone’s cool cars list, at least a standard spec one isn’t. A lot of people blame the Camry for dumbing down vehicles, which is probably more a case of Toyota making them so drop-dead-reliable… more»
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Cheap Ride: 1983 Honda Civic Wagon
At some point in our lives, at least for most of us, we’ve needed a basic car to serve as cheap, useful transportation – just a cheap ride. It doesn’t get much cheaper than this 1983 Honda Civic Wagon…. more»
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True Blue Swede: 1974 Saab Sonett III
There was so much potential in Saab, it’s unfortunate that they aren’t still around, at least in their current form. The 1974 Saab Sonett III seen here is listed on eBay with a single bid of $999.99 (it must… more»
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Classic Restoration: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Sometimes a person runs across a car that really stands out in a particular, or peculiar, way. This is one of those times. This 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is listed on eBay with a $3,495 buy-it-now price or you… more»
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That Thing’s Got A Hemi? 1960 International Metro
Yeah, actually it does got.. I mean, have a Hemi. You’ve all see the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials? Think of this one as somewhat similar to that theme, except other than “You’ve got chocolate in my peanut butter!”… more»
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Cheap Winter Car? 1991 Ford Tempo AWD
If you like your winter vehicles to be a little (lot) on the unusual side, it doesn’t get much more unusual than this 1991 Ford Tempo AWD. As the $2,400 or offer price reinforces, just because a vehicle is… more»
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Little Old Lady From Fargo: 1975 Dodge Charger SE
You know a car is special when it only comes one way, as a Special Edition. This 1975 Dodge Charger SE is in Minneapolis, Minnesota and can be found here on craigslist, or here on the CL archive. The… more»
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Moving, Must Sell: 1973 Dodge Dart
Have you ever moved and absolutely had to get rid of a beloved vehicle? I haven’t, but I did have to sell a couple of them over the years so I could have my garage space back again. This… more»
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1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-Speed Diesel
This may look like a standard rental car from the early-90s, but it’s a pretty unique car, at least in the US. This 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-speed Diesel is on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and… more»
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Too Nice to Race: 1985 Plymouth Turismo/Duster
When I think of the word Turismo I usually think of some exotic Italian high-maintenance car, and when I think of the word Duster I think of a V8-powered car from the 1970s. This 1985 Plymouth Turismo/Duster is neither… more»
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Perfection: 1927 Dodge Brothers 128 Coupe
Sometimes a missed opportunity sticks in your head and you can’t shake it out. Almost a year ago I ran across a somewhat similar car to this 1927 Dodge Brothers Series 128 coupe and I didn’t jump on it… more»
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SoCal Preserved: 1963 Rambler American 440
As an incurable AMC/Rambler/Nash/Hudson fan, a car like this 1963 Rambler American 440 Convertible is pretty appealing to me. Hopefully there are a few others who like this generation of the Rambler American out there. This drop-top beauty is… more»
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Hondamatic Hooligan: 1978 Honda Civic
Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion would have been a heck of a badge on the grille of this 1978 Honda Civic. Instead, the company wisely made it a simple to remember CVCC; that rolls off of the tongue much easier…. more»
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Red Wagon: 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon
The “the previous owner said the engine ran well when they parked it several years ago.” Hopefully this pretty solid-looking 1965 Volvo 122S Wagon can be brought to life again. This Amazon is listed on eBay with currently two bids… more»
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James-Bond-Approved: 1978 Spirit Marine Wetbike
Is it too early to think about summer? I didn’t think so. And, some areas of the country and world don’t get snow and freezing rain and otherwise non-summer-like weather. If you’re in one of those areas or you… more»
