Tag: 70s
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“California Custom” Dodge Aspen
What’s better than a Dodge Aspen? How about a custom Dodge Aspen which includes some questionable choices? It seems some California Dodge dealers got a factory nod to make this ‘custom’ Aspen after a This car was apparently a throwback to the 50s based on the popularity of Happy Days. This site has more info…way…
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Living the Dream: A Matra and a Cheap Hotel Stay!
Matra cars don’t exactly come along often, especially in the US. While I had the unique pleasure of entering the former Matra HQ outside Paris, as my former employer occupied part of the building, I’ve never seen one of their cars stateside. I did, however, sometimes see Renault Avantimes – designed and assembled by Matra…
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Dayuum Van! Daihatsu Hi-Jet is Pure Awesome
Apparently, there has been a Daihatsu Hijet of some sort since 1960. Who knew? Regardless, this cool little kei-van is suitably odd today and would be welcomed with open arms at any microcar show. The seller claims this is a 1970model, but the integrated bumper lamps, etc. sure look newer, as does the interior. …
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How About a REAL Fiesta?
Not too many years ago, I could search “Fiesta” and only find these quirky euro imports from the late 70s. Now, with the (welcome in ST form) return of the Fiesta, things are more complicated. Luckily, these cool little cars still come along from time to time, although sometimes horribly overpriced, like this one. The…
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Quickie: Honda 600 Pickup is Too Good to Go Away
Some cars are too cool not to perpetually be for sale and that’s why this is a recycled post. This is still in Idaho, but it looks like the car did indeed change hands, as Rudy sold it in October and Kevin is selling now. If Kevin won the eBay auction from last year, he…
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Just Another Jeans Gremlin
What’s not to love about a Levi’s Edition Gremlin? The seller calls this an excellent candidate for restoration. Is any Gremlin really excellent or worthy of restoration? I suppose you can keep costs down by finding matching denim at the thrift store (f-ing awesome!) to use on the seats. Click for eBay ad Tehama, CA…
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MGB GT for the Long Legged?
I’m a big fan of the MGB GT. So much so that it was the other car on the short list before I bought my 280Z. Who doesn’t love a small hatchback with RWD and a pretty good power-to-weight ratio? The seller points out that this is a project car and we believe it. That…
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BYO Engine and Trans and Have a Cool V8 Vega Wagon
The Chevy Vega Wagon is one we don’t see often. This one is an incomplete project with no engine or transmission included. The seller claims this is setup and ready for a V8 swap. The Vega’s successor, the Monza, was available with a few factory V8s, but the Vega never was. As some of the…
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BLACK GOLD MUSTANG GRANDE!
Okay, this poor car has suffered through some tasteless ‘upgrading’. I’m tempted to say it should be put out of its misery, but I feel someone should save it. Of course, the ad provides so little detail that it’s not even clear whether the specs make it worth saving. There’s so much wrong here that…
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Sleeper: 1976 4-Door Rabbit with Turbo
What’s not to love about this car? Sleeper? Yep UPS Brown paint? Mmm-hmm. Auto trans replaced with manaul? You betcha! So…what’s the catch? It’s an unfinished project… A 1.7L, turbocharged 4 cylinder was swapped in for the 1.6L NA unit and a five-speed went in at the same time. Shocks and springs are done, along…