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WARLOCK
We make fun of special editions pretty regularly, but these Dodge “adults toys” were pretty cool, even if most were just about looks, and not performance. The 318 and 4MT combo in this truck should at least be mildly entertaining, though it won’t run like the later, 360-powered ‘Lil Red Express. That truck was among…
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What’s weirder than a sideways, pushrod V8?
Probably, a great many things are weirder; but this is still entertaining, to say the least. I don’t believe those hood scoops were stock on this scooptie, but the transverse-mounted 5.3L pushrod driving the front wheels was indeed. GM shoehorned an LS4 5.3L V8 into this body to create this Grand Prix GXP, along with…
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The anti-probe?
The first generation Ford Probe GT was a rather extroverted hatchback with some serious 80s styling cues. It’s mechanical twin, the Mazda MX-6 GT was a more understated two-door sedan that offered the same enthusiast driving experience. The only thing missing here is four-wheel steering, but that might be good in terms of reliability and…
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The Oddimotive Fleet has a new addition!
Yes, I am a nostalgic person. This is very, very close to my first car. 1970 Mustang Grande Grabber Blue exterior over medium blue Grande interior (blue/black houndstooth cloth seats) 351 Cleveland with Edelbrock 600CFM 4-barrel carb, Lunati cam and unknown headers C6 automatic Rumored to have a traction-lock diff, but I haven’t checked…
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What’s a Rib Jet?
Well, it’s this. Don’t confuse it with the riblets sold at Applebee’s. That doesn’t really help, though. Basically, this was the builder’s idea of a custom car with fighter jet influences. Underneath, it’s a 1962 VW Beetle. If this is your type of thing, go for it. This car appears to be in very good…
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Vespa didn’t only make scooters
Well, okay, this was made in France for Piaggio/Vespa, but it was sold by Vespa. This appears to be a very clean example of the Vespa 400. The seller claims this car runs well, shifts well and had a full interior and exterior renovation in the last ten to fifteen years. The interior is obviously…
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Don’t Tredia on Me?
No one knows what Tredia was originally supposed to mean, but enthusiasts know it means an interesting mid-80s Mitsubishi sedan available with a turbocharged four cylinder. The seller claims this runs but needs some TLC. If you want a Japanese oddball, this could be the car for you, and the price should allow some fix-up…
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Almost a Trofeo!
The enormously exciting Olds Trofeo was a mid-1987 release, and the seller of this Toronado with FE3 handling package points out that this ’87 model has “pre-Trofeo” body styling. That’s important. Personally, I always called Toronodos “Tornados” when they were common sights on the 1980s roads. Of course, I grew up in Oklahoma, so I…
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La Coche Japonés Mas Fina
Is this the Corona beer of Japanese cars? What would that even mean? The seller doesn’t provide much information here, but this is a badass Toyota Corona in terms of 70s-ness. Click for Craigslist ad Denton, TX $4,500 I love everything about this exterior – especially the brown vinyl top. Seat looks cheaply recovered in…
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Lotus, Schmotus – Cortina Estate with 302 and 5MT
This is one of the coolest cars we’ve featured! What’s not to love about a small wagon with a V8, 5-speed and massive sleeper potential? The Cortina everyone thinks of is the Lotus variety, which was fitted with a Lotus-designed twin-cam head on Ford’s inline four cylinder. That produced a nimble, high-revving and very successful…