Tag: 90s
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The First Infiniti Convertible
Infiniti launched in 1989 with two models: The flagship Q45 sedan and the M30 coupe. Compared to Lexus, which launced with the ES300 and LS400 sedans, Infiniti’s was not really a volume launch strategy. Here we have the convertible version of the M30, which launched a year or two later and, as one might guess,…
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Neglected Gem? 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
We’ve posted a nice Spirit R/T before, but this isn’t that. Still, these are rare and were fast and fun cars when new. Can this be saved? This looks like it’s lived outside in the desert for far too long, but is the damage all cosmetic? Unfortunately, the seller gives essentially no details, nor an…
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Kei Car Sweetness: Nissan Figaro
These are pretty much legendary, so we don’t have to say too much. The biggest question is whether a CA title is possible. Methinks it’s not, as this is a 1991 vehicle. Presumably, that’s why the seller has it in CA under FL title. Not only do we love the car, we love the low-res…
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Another Oddball AWD Japanese Sedan
We recently posted a Camry All-Trac and realized we ought to give credit to another Japanese mid-size sedan with All-Wheel-Drive, the Mitsubishi Galant GS-X. Yes, we could have chosen a Galant VR-4 for all-out performance, but most enthusiasts realize that car exists. The GS-X, while likely much, much less fun to drive, is certainly the…
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Nicest Metro Convertible?
Here’s a car that was something of a joke when new, but has a quirky appeal now. Three cylinders, five-speeds and a manual drop-top? Sounds like a unique experience. Throw in the forty-four cassette tapes the seller offers and you’re good to go! No, really, the seller says the following: **As a bonus, we have…
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Rarely Seen in Good Shape: 1997 Honda Del Sol VTEC
I didn’t really like these new, but they grew on me. Targa top, cool Mercury Breezeway-inspired lowering rear window plus VTEC and a manual trans should make for some pretty good fun. This one claims 88K original miles, so you won’t likely find a nicer one. The pictures certainly show it’s in great shape and…
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Bomb included?
Here we have an armored car sitting on 66-inch tires with no engine. I just want to know whether the bomb included, or is just a novelty in the background. What can we add to this? Click for eBay ad Gregory, TX $2,500 with ZERO bids and rumored $5,000 BIN price 02/19/2014 update: Ended at…
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The “Other” IROC: 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T
Yes, there was a non-Camaro IROC once upon a time and it offered FWD. This car was nothing to sneeze at, however, as it offered the Chrysler Turbo III also seen in the Spirit R/T, which was the fastest sedan made in America at the time. So, this little beast offered about 225HP and similar…
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Monster HMU and gas saver?
Here was have subtlety as its finest, along with the unlikely combination of 26-inch wheels, 350V8 and a “gas saver” claim by the seller. The truck is actually interesting, as you don’t see a CK with 350 and manual transmission too often. It’s the ad text and the photos that make this, though. “Also has…
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ARO Spartana. Romania’s Best?
Here we have a rare-in-North America ARO Spartana, made by the Romanian Aro company. The ARO 10 was sold in a variety of body configurations from around 1980 into the 2000s, and the Spartana was the topless version. ARO went from ‘public’ ownership to private and managed to solider on for quite a while, but…