Many US-based readers are familiar with the Suzuki Samurai, an extremely off-road capable (albeit underpowered) mini SUV, which was also known as the Jimny in some global markets. The original Jimny was never officially never sold in the States,… more»
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Mini Truckin’ Centerfold: 1989 Isuzu Amigo
As part of the formidable years of my automotive upbringing, a phenomenon that involved taking light-duty import trucks and SUVs and dressing them up with wild paint jobs and body kits became a regular fixture of my magazine stand… more»
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Two Door 4×4: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
Widely known in the auto industry as the first “crossover”, the AMC Eagle was the only passenger car with four-wheel-drive in its day. This two-tone example is for sale here on craigslist near Wilmington, DE. Want to know more?… more»
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Svelte Swede: 1973 Saab Sonett III
Those of us who are into quirky vehicles lost a standard-bearer when Saab pulled the plug a few years ago. They could be counted on to have unusual yet functional and sometimes quite capable cars. One car that has… more»
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Best Of Both Worlds: 1984 Ford E-350 Centurion
To fans of FoMoCo and wacky byproducts of the 1980s, the Centurion Vehicles name should quickly ring a bell. Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, Centurion created all sorts of custom Ford trucks and vans, and this 1984 E-350 that’s… more»
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Factory-Built Camper: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
In the late 1970s, General Motors tried to enter the world of miniature recreational vehicles by building around 1800 full-size trucks with a permanently mounted pop-up camper. This well-preserved 1977 Blazer Chalet is here on eBay in Victorville, California,… more»
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Yugo Through Mud: 1988 Yugo GV
If your heart’s desire is to own something different in the way of an automobile, then have I got the car for you. This 1988 Yugo has been modified to compete in off-road rally competitions, and as a left-field,… more»
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Less Than 40 Left? 1971 Manic GT
Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers…no one would argue their iconic status especially those produced during the late 1960s and early 1970s. But there are many of us who would love to own a car you just don’t see at the local… more»
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Budget-Friendly Supercar: 2015 BMW i8 Scale Model
BMW’s latest supercar is a few years old now, but it still retails for around $150,000. The looks are love-it-or-hate-it, but I can attest to seeing one in person fairly regularly and liking it much more than in photos…. more»
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Time Capsule: 1978 Toyota Corolla Liftback Deluxe
Like many other vehicles from the 1970s, Toyotas from the era are prone to severe rust issues. Luckily for this 1978 Toyota Corolla Liftback Deluxe, it spent its whole life in arid Texas, and it is now available here… more»
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Teeny Tiny Mini: 1974 Austin Mini Shorty
A Mini mini? Shorty Mini? Short Stuff Mini Shorty? This one is a head-scratcher but it looks like a fun little car to drive around a car show if you can fit in it – or a pit car… more»
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38k-Mile Turbo: 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe
You’re looking at a rather oddball car here. It’s a 1978 Buick LeSabre Sport Coupe. No, it wasn’t fast, nor did they sell very many, but it did finally prove that a turbocharged 231-ci (3.8L) Buick V6 could work… more»
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Boss Business Coupe! 1938 Dodge Project
If you were a traveling salesman in 1938 this Dodge Business Coupe would’ve been a great way to travel the countryside with your sales samples in the huge trunk. Today this is a great piece of automotive history in… more»
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Buy One Get One Free: Two 1987 Yugo GV Projects
Recently, it seems like Facebook Marketplace has become a more popular place to find good deals on vehicles and parts. However, the platform often leads to uninformed inquiries from buyers and also sellers with overly ambitious expectations. The latter… more»
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Italian Import: 1987 Fiat Ritmo 130TC Abarth
Last week, I wrote about a 1988 Nissan Sunny GTI, a fun little hatchback that was never imported into the United States. Much like the Sunny, this 1987 Fiat Ritmo 130TC Abarth wasn’t available in the States as a… more»
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Two-Track Mind: 1976 Clark Trackster
Sometimes a person has to take extreme measures in order to get the job done, whether it’s getting to a remote fishing or hunting spot, or crawling over things in order to make your commute to the office easier…… more»
