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Ah, the 924.  It’s known for good handling and not a lot of power.  Porschephiles detest its Audi engine and even the turbo version didn’t gain it respect.  All these things make it interesting to us here at Oddimotive. Here we have an interesting special edition with an even more interesting interior. Click for Craigslist…

We’ve always thought the F10 was the ugliest Datsun ever made and that’s why we want one.  This wagon is actually slightly less ugly vs. the hatchback, as the tail lights are more boring on this one. This was Nissan’s first front-wheel-drive car. Click for eBay ad Mancelona, MI $3,500 with one bid 05/14/2013 update:…

Here we have a rarity – a 1980 Celica Sunchaser Convertible.  These were commissioned by Toyota, but done by Griffith Company, as specified in the ad text. These are similar to the beloved (?) Lancia Beta Zagatos from the same period – part targa and part convertible.  Don’t get us started on BMW Baurs and…

Do you remember the Scoupe?  This was Hyundai’s first coupe for the US market.  We don’t know too much more than that. This one has the right transmission, but it may not be a turbo.  We can’t tell due to the euro-style debadging it received. Surely the next owner can purchase replacement decals from one…

This positively oozes potential. Click for Craigslist ad Lake Elsinore, CA $4,500 (a little high?) Ad text: All stock needs a little body work and paint 351 Cleveland runs great

It’s a good thing I didn’t catch the front end.  Of course, you can admire that at the link below the image. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Buick-Skylark-coupe.jpg

We’ve known about these for years, but haven’t previously seen one for sale.  Ford, with dreams of higher MPG and possible global reach for the Lincoln brand, made a deal to  buy BMW turbodiesel engines for a select few models.  The Mark VII was one of the lucky few… Two brothers who were good friends…

Who’s the target customer here?  Also, this is a terrible add – it seems to be for two cars, each at $4,500, but with one mileage number shown.  Is that the combined mileage of the two? Also, V6 is specified, so these NASCAR racin’ tributes are slow as hell. Note: your humble host once had…

The seller claims this 510 wagon was repainted in the original color.  We dig the yellow and green combo, hideous as it is. Click for eBay ad Vancouver, BC $6,000 Canadian 05/14/2013 update:  Looks like no one bought this one.  Maybe the seller forgot that’s awfully close to $6K US, these days? The yellow seems…