Tag: 90s
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Ramcharger de Mexico
To the extent Americans think about the Ramcharger, we usually think about the 1974 to 1993 version. Like its Bronco and Blazer competitors, it was based on a full-sized pickup. In the 1990s, Ford and GM continued in this market with the Expedition (four-door only) and a next-gen Blazer (quickly renamed Tahoe and then limited…
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Worst “Special” Editions Ever? The Tercel Hawks.
For some reason, Toyota decided to make not one, not two, but three special edition Tercel variants in the late 90s. Given Tercel was the predecessor to the Yaris and occupied the lowest position in the lineup, special editions may seem strange; but these were really what we call ‘buzz’ cars, designed to offer a…
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Brand Whores Unite! Yet Another Tasteful and Classy Choice
In the automotive world, nothing says “brand whore” like a Mercedes Benz. This doesn’t mean they don’t make some excellent cars, it just means that the public is in such a sad state that I think the Smart FourTwo would have sold ten times the volume if they’d just put a Mercedes badge on it.…
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Salvageable ASC McLaren Mustang?
The ASC McLaren Mustang was an interesting car, as it’s a bit hard to define its purpose. Originally, ASC converted Fox body Mercury Capris into convertibles – something that made some sense, given a convertible was never offered by the factory. Later, however, they took to modifying Mustang convertibles with a different top, more raked…
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V12 + 6MT = Greatness
Many of you could guess what this is by the title, but I should specify that it’s not a modified XJS or an expensive Italian car. It was once an expensive German car and now it’s in the category of temptingly cheap, yet frightening, from a maintenance perspective. The 850 was the replacement for BMW’s…
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Retro-Weird. This Time on a Cougar.
We’ve featured these retro-weird imitations of 50’s Fords before, but they’ve all been built on Thunderbirds. This one’s on a Cougar. Okay, that’s pretty much the same car, but it does mean a different C pillar and backlight shape. This is perhaps even more awkward than the T-Bird variety. Is there good news here? Well,…
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One-Year Wonder: 1993 Cadillac Allante
GM has a rather long history of spending big money improving flawed vehicles just in time to kill them. The Fiero is a classic example, as is the entire Pontiac brand circa 2009; but the Allante is one that’s sometimes forgotten. With build and transportation costs that never would have penciled anyway, the Allante was…
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Quickie: Chrysler Concorde
Cab-forward LH styling enhanced by KC Daylighter off road lights. Why? Click for eBay ad Orange, CA $490.57 with 9 bids and no reserve
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Did You Ever Think You’d See a Scirocco Project Car?
It’s hard to believe this car is 27 or 28 years old, but here it is – an 80s Volkswagen Scirocco project car. Strangely, someone did the paint, then let it sit in the elements for three years. The engine and transmission are missing, but you do get a new grille! What would you do…
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Uber Rare Gen 2 Acura Legend Sedan Manual
Yes, manual transmissions were available in Legends with four doors. Most are the later GS trim level with the Type II engine (235HP!) and big-for-the-time wheels. This seller has taken an earlier, non-GS sedan and essentially made a GS. Hopefully, the parts needed replacing, because that seems like a strange project car quest. Of course,…