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210 Times Two Equals 4:20
This is one of those funny times when two of a car not often seen pop up at the same time. In this case, it’s two Datsun 210 GX hatchbacks. Two 210s equals 420, so we recommend buying both. Both of these are fairly rough, but both sellers claim they run. One has been in…
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Frog or Prinz?
The NSU Prinz was one of several microcars from Germany in the late 50s and 60s. Germany was rebuilding and these tiny cars brought transportation to the masses at a low price. NSU would later be purchased by Audi, but this car was made before that. This example needs a full restoration, but most of…
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Euro Capri
Yesterday, we featured a Fox Capri. That was Mercury’s second generation of Capri. Today’s feature car was the first and was an imported Ford Europe vehicle. Note that we specify this was the first generation Mercury Capri, not the first generation Capri. The name was a hand-me-down from Lincoln and was used on full-size cars…
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Early Fox Capri Turbo
We’ve featured several Fox body Capris in the past, but never an early turbocharged version. These had nowhere near the output of the later Mustang SVOs, but were entertaining in their day when you could keep them running. Also, by 1980, Ford had temporarily killed off the beloved 302 V8 and replaced it with the…
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NASA’s Motor Home?
Sometimes, amazing things, like SEAL team boats, appear on government auction sites. Other times, we get something similarly cool, but road-going. This is a NASA motor home. The question is, what does NASA do with motor homes? Sadly, this 1989 model wasn’t around to support Apollo missions, but anyone who decides to buy can make…
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Collectible Pontiac Aztek?
The seller pitches this as the “next collectible car.” This is the Rally Edition, but I just don’t see it as collectible. This car will be much like an AMC Pacer – they will appear at shows and cars and coffee events, but that won’t make them valuable. One thing I can guarantee is that…
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1974 Civic 4WD
The seller’s brief introductory description says a lot: “1974 Honda Civic. All Wheel Drive, VTEC, 6 speed manual transmission, cruise control, power window on passenger side, air conditioning.” Yes, this car was put together with a 1990 Honda Wagovan and a 1974 Civic and it has a 6-speed manual trans. Most important is that power…
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Plaidless S1 Esprit
Here we have a series 1 Lotus Esprit. These didn’t offer the rocketship acceleration of the later, turbocharged versions, but they offered high-revving fun in a package that weighed nothing. While yellow is a fairly common exterior colour on these – and one of which we approve – it’s a bit disappointing that this one…
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Simultaneously Cool and Creepy Van
Here we have a van with no windows, few seats and plenty ‘o shag carpet. That’s creepy. It’s also in light colors and appears to have been very well maintained. That’s cool. The end result might be something of a sleeper: harmless from the outside, but creepy on the inside. The seller was nice…
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Surf Effingham Illinois!
Here we have a ‘special’ edition Dodge Dart from 1974. This is the Hang 10 surfing-themed special and, fittingly, is available for purchase in Effingham, Illinois. What could be more effing cool than that? These cars featured effing awesome Hang 10 graphics and striped interior, along with color-keyed center console. They also have the effing…