Tag: 70s
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1974 Civic 4WD
The seller’s brief introductory description says a lot: “1974 Honda Civic. All Wheel Drive, VTEC, 6 speed manual transmission, cruise control, power window on passenger side, air conditioning.” Yes, this car was put together with a 1990 Honda Wagovan and a 1974 Civic and it has a 6-speed manual trans. Most important is that power…
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Plaidless S1 Esprit
Here we have a series 1 Lotus Esprit. These didn’t offer the rocketship acceleration of the later, turbocharged versions, but they offered high-revving fun in a package that weighed nothing. While yellow is a fairly common exterior colour on these – and one of which we approve – it’s a bit disappointing that this one…
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Simultaneously Cool and Creepy Van
Here we have a van with no windows, few seats and plenty ‘o shag carpet. That’s creepy. It’s also in light colors and appears to have been very well maintained. That’s cool. The end result might be something of a sleeper: harmless from the outside, but creepy on the inside. The seller was nice…
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Surf Effingham Illinois!
Here we have a ‘special’ edition Dodge Dart from 1974. This is the Hang 10 surfing-themed special and, fittingly, is available for purchase in Effingham, Illinois. What could be more effing cool than that? These cars featured effing awesome Hang 10 graphics and striped interior, along with color-keyed center console. They also have the effing…
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Pre-Maxima, Stick Shift Nissan Luxury
Well, make that Datsun luxury, given the year. Anyway, this isn’t our first 810, but it’s the first with a clutch pedal. The seller claims the engine ‘runs strong’, but there’s a hard to decipher statement about “been stopped” elsewhere. I’m not sure how to interpret that, but I can say this is no concours-ready…
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Good, Honest CVCC
For a long time, any 70s Honda spotted on the road was a beater, with only the occasional exception. Will the rise in Japanese collector car values keep them coming out of the woodwork, or will this be a rare sight in the future? The seller claims 85K original miles on this one, which means…
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Pre-Brat Subaru Pickup
We’ve featured more than a couple Subaru 360s since the glorious birth of Oddimotive, but we’ve never previously featured the truck version. These strange little haulers were part of a family that included a coupe, ‘sedan’ and a tiny van. The signature front end and suicide doors are thankfully present here. The rear engine, however,…
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French Wagon
Most enthusiasts are at least somewhat familiar with the Citroen DS, which is typically seen in sedan form. Not everyone realizes there was a wagon version. Yes, it’s just as weird as you’d expect it to be. The seller claims this has had recent hydraulic work, which is critical in one of these, as it…
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Not Running When Parked
Here’s our second neglected Datsun 710 wagon post in one day. There’s no mattress, this time, however. “Not running when parked” is a classic seller quote. At least this hints at honesty. One must wonder how salvageable this car really is. Some day, I’ll find a 710 wagon in good condition! Click for eBay ad…
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Mattress Included? Datsun 710 Wagon
The seller claims this car “should run” with some fuel priming. I think every car SHOULD run, but, as a buyer, I’m more concerned with whether it DOES run. $1,200 seems high for this neglected car, but the mattress and random crap inside the car might add to the value, if included. Click for Craigslist…