Tag: 70s
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Part II of Scariest Project Ever?
We previously posted something we thought might be the scariest project ever. That was a Lotus Esprit V8 in need of engine work. Today’s installment is also a Lotus Esprit, but it’s a 1977 Series I car, mostly disassembled. This one comes with two engines and two transaxles – maybe you could build it as…
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One Mean Vega Kammback
Yesterday, we featured a 1998 V8 Cougar made into a shooting brake. Today, we have a Vega Kammback shooting brake made into a V8 monster. Vega V8 conversions pop up from time to time, but a converted wagon is fairly rare. Of course, this isn’t exactly a sleeper, with the giant hood and massive exhaust,…
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Limited Edition Mercury Zephyr
Because any old Mercury Zephyr is just too common, we present the Zephyr Z7. From a performance standpoint, one must assume this is better than a BMW Z3 or Z4 and almost as good as a Z8. Most Zephyrs were amazingly boring four-doors, but this version is instead a strange two-door. Okay, it’s fairly stylish…
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Low-Mile Saab 99 in the Desert
The Saab 93 and 96 may be what enthusiasts think of when remembering the original Quirky Saabs, but the 1968 Saab 99, the company’s first “executive car” started a styling trend that would last decades. Fear not, as this car still has quirks! The ignition is, of course, on the center console. This car also…
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Maxima Coupe? Essentially, yes!
Okay, so this wasn’t badged as a Maxima due to its age, but we all know the 810 was the predecessor to the Maxima, with some even badged “810 Maxima” as part of the transition. What does all this mean? In this case, it’s not only a two-door Maxima, but it includes rear-wheel drive, inline…
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Rarely Seen Triumph TR8
I saw one of these on the road not too long ago, so was glad to see this ad come along. Triumph launched the TR7 in 1974 as the successor to the now-iconic TR6. This was a major change, including a move from purely 60s styling to then-modern, 70s wedge styling. This car has, at…
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The Original Brick in Wagon Form
Here we have a rarely-seen-in-this-condition Volvo 140 series. Even better, it’s the 145, which means a five-door wagon! Even better, it’s a four-speed wagon. The Volvo 240 gets a lot of attention and is the most commonly referenced Brick, but it all started with the 140. As many know, a 142 is a two-door coupe/sedan,…
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Just another VW Beetle-Based Camper
Once upon a time, we posted a thing of beauty known as the “Little Bugger”. Here was have a “Super Bugger”, which appears to be a very similar – if not the same – RV kit based on a classic VW beetle. Maybe the purple paint with flame job makes it super? The structure looks…
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Just Another Kit Car, but Great Advertising
This is a replica of a Mercedes SSK, though in small scale. The basis seems to be a Mustang II. There’s nothing altogether too unusual or exciting about that, but the seller does a great job with this one, what with the ‘vintage’ photography, Gatsby references and careful mention of “1974 Mustang”, as opposed to…
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Caddy Wagon in a Tasty Shade of Brown
Not too long ago, we featured the Linchero, a Lincoln/Ranchero combination likely used in funeral home service. Here we have another domestic luxury oddity that could well have been a ‘service industry’ car – a 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood station wagon. Unfortunately, the seller spends more time being defensive against potentially awkward Craigslist callers than describing…