Tag: 60s
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The original Lil Hustler?
Long before the Datsun Lil Hustler of the 1970s, there was the 2nd generation Datsun truck, arguably the vehicle that put Nissan/Datsun on the map in many parts of the world, the US included. These were available with different beds and most were the ‘standard’ 320 with a separate box, just like most pickups and…
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Would you like a small, German Wankel?
This little car was the first production car powered by a Wankel rotary. Yes, it’s true, NSU was there long before Mazda. Of course, NSU was absorbed into Audi, while Mazda lives on and currently doesn’t sell a Rotary. Which fate is better? I guess we should ask Ducati. This is a project car, as…
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Micro-Subie with Questionable Band Link
We’re not sure exactly what’s for sale here. Does “both need a little work” refer to the car and the seller? The second car in the images is clearly an Isetta, and not a Subaru. The upside here is that the “Young” likely refers to either a Young S or Young SS. These were the…
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Mixed feelings: Datsun 411 Wagon with rotary
Here we have another Datsun with a rotary swap, but this one’s in one of my favorite models, the 411 Wagon. This looks like it could use some finishing, but it qualifies as a bit of a rat rod, as is. If the claimed mechanical work was done and done well, this isn’t a terrible…
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Honda S800 Coupe – previously sighted and now for sale!
We previously spotted this car at Irvine Cars and Coffee and now it’s turned up for sale. A quick look at the images guarantees this is the same one, so we know it has driven within the last year. This may be the greatest temptation to appear on eBay all year, and it waited for…
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Quickie: Mercury Marauder X100!
Just a few weeks ago, we featured one of these big block beasts – something we’d never before heard of. Now there’s one ending soon on eBay. Condition does not compare with our previous feature, but this looks like an ‘all there’ and very original car. There is a reserve, but at least we’ll see…
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This dealer in TN has consistent marketing strategy
Is there a car there somewhere? This dealer consistently has cool muscle cars, pony cars and hot rods for sale and generally employs the same strategy, which is using hot models to grab attention. In truth, this is also a sweet, original-looking ’69 Camaro RS with 350 and 4-speed. We dig the steel wheels and…
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Pre-2002: BMW 1600-2
The 2002 has officially become too popular. We have always loved them here, but they no longer stand out (barring cool body styles never sold in the US). Also, we get annoyed with arguments over round taillights vs. later cars. Why not avoid the whole argument by getting a rare, late 1600? These launched earlier,…
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One of those WTF ads
When a seller says “two V8 projects”, one tends to think they’ll be somehow related. This seller, however, has a 1960 Thunderbird and a 1973 Mazda RX4 wagon! The Mazda has some sort of turbocharged V8 and is intriguing, but also pretty rough. The T-Bird looks mostly stock. Click for Craigslist ad North Hills, CA…
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Unusual find: Mercury Meteor
The Mercury was the stablemate to the Ford Fairlane at one time. We don’t see these often, much less with a clutch pedal. This one is intriguing with its built 302, 4-speed manual and cool color combo. The owner rightly points out that factory 4-speed cars are rare, but the engine swap (the 302 launched…