Tag: Conversion
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1991 Bronco Centurion Four-Door
Esteemed editor DS once posted a Centurion Bronco four-door on these hallowed pages and I’m here to do it again. Why? Because these are an interesting part of oddimotive history and also show the adaptability of the aftermarket when an OEM refuses to invest to address part of the market. These represent Centurion’s effort to use…
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Linchero: An Answer to the Cadillup
While Cadillac never officially offered them, Cadillups – combination Cadillacs/El Caminos were spotted fairly often in the 70s and early 80s. Ford offered the Ranchero for most of that time, but I cannot claim to have seen a Linchero (lin-chero or linc hero?) until today. The seller claims this is a ‘factory conversion’, which doesn’t…
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More Milanese Goodness
Esteemed editor DS previously posted one of these, but I couldn’t pass on this one when it popped up. That’s partially because the ad is so bad. Do people think Craigslist will charge by the line for their ad? Also, why must they scream? The seller provides astonishingly little information, but proudly states that “only…
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Would a Celebrity be caught dead in this?
The Chevy Celebrity epitomizes the 80s domestic automobile and makes it very, very easy to understand why imports took over our market. These are as close to a generic car as anything ever available in any market worldwide. Perhaps as an attempt to make the car relevant, someone at Hess and Eisenhardt (known for chopping…
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Pre-OJ Bronco…with four doors
Say, who’s this new DS fella, and why shouldn’t I fill him with daylight?! First of all, cool your Q-jets. Also, stop talking like a 1930s gangster in a Ford V-8. I’m always surfing for some strange on the Los Angeles craigslist. Strange cars, mostly. What do a Volvo 262C, Chrysler Conquest, and Sterling 827 SLi…
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One of several V8 Foci?
Or is this a singular Focus? It seems there are several, given the dedicated V8 Focus page at Kugel Komponents. A Mustang isn’t original enough for you, but you still want a solid rear axle? Why not spend multiple used Mustangs worth of cash on a V8 Focus and then try to ask too much when selling…