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Ramcharger de Mexico
To the extent Americans think about the Ramcharger, we usually think about the 1974 to 1993 version. Like its Bronco and Blazer competitors, it was based on a full-sized pickup. In the 1990s, Ford and GM continued in this market with the Expedition (four-door only) and a next-gen Blazer (quickly renamed Tahoe and then limited…
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(sun)Dance the Night Away with Four Wheel Drive
Not long ago, we featured the delightfully odd AMC Eagle Kammback, which many say is the closest thing to a four-wheel-drive Gremlin. Today, we present the AMC Eagle Sundancer, which was a convertible version of the Eagle. These were modified by an outside firm, so weren’t 100% factory convertibles, but my understanding is that they…
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Cowboy Pride?
This could be the worst idea for an Oklahoma State fan – a chopped 1984 Cadillac with a 1990 front clip on correct white and orange. Note the wire wheels – likely Daytons – and you’ll realize this was someone’s 1990s dream. The seller provides a decent description of this car, but I don’t understand…
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What Sort of Jackass Doesn’t Sign Up for Oddimotive’s Daily Emails?
It’s simple! Just enter your email address in the box to the left and click “submit.” <—- (We don’t spam)
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Worst “Special” Editions Ever? The Tercel Hawks.
For some reason, Toyota decided to make not one, not two, but three special edition Tercel variants in the late 90s. Given Tercel was the predecessor to the Yaris and occupied the lowest position in the lineup, special editions may seem strange; but these were really what we call ‘buzz’ cars, designed to offer a…
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Super 70s Widebody ‘Vette
Apparently, this is a fairly rare Eckler’s Corvette wide body. There were kits available, but this is one of a small number of cars assembled at the shop. The seller claims it was featured in a number of magazines, and appears to have reasonable proof (unless they all looked exactly the same). What would you…
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Stretched Drag Chevette on Nova Frame
Why not? Just be sure to bring your own engine and trans. The seller points out that the front was extended eighteen inches and the engine mounts moved back twelve inches. Someone put a ton of work into this, but I’m not sure why. Click for eBay ad McMillan, MI $1,000 with ZERO bids It’s…
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Celebrate the 1972 Munich Olympics in Style!
You’ll just have to get through a full restoration to get the style part. For the 1972 model year, Ford offered a Sprint package on the Pinto, Maverick and Mustang. Both had white-over-blue paint with a red separating stripe, steel wheels with trim rings and “poverty dish” hubcaps with a matching blue stripe and a…
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Why Have a Bond Bug When You Can Have a Boonie Bug?
It seems this was built from plans available in Popular Mechanics back in the day. Underneath are some parts from a VW Bus, and, of course, it’s VW-powered. Outside, well, it’s sort of vannish, but with essentially none of the utility and a total disregard for aerodynamic efficiency. It’s certainly interesting, however, what with the…
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Jensen Healey without a Ferrin’ Engine
Most enthusiasts likely remember the Jensen Healey for its engine – the all-aluminum Lotus 907 twin-cam four cylinder. This was one of the very first production 16-valve fours and was known for great high-RPM power and not a lot of low-end torque. Apparently, one Jensen Healey owner wanted the opposite, so this car received a…