Tag: Hatchback
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The First Front-Wheel-Drive Nissan is also One of the Ugliest Cars Ever Made
Many Datsuns from the 70s have seen demand and prices go up (moderately, mind you) ever since the 510 was ‘rediscovered’ several years ago. In fact, enthusiasts know that the 510 was always desirable – it had an eager engine and great handling for its time, which led to a great race history. That has…
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Not Your Typical MG – At Least in the US
Yes, folks, MG did put its name on something other than sports cars – even in the 60s. I say “put its name on” because, by this time, essentially the same car was sold by multiple MG brands. This is one of them. With all the brands combined, this was the best selling car in…
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Another Beautiful Sprint Turbo
There’s not much we haven’t already said about the Sprint Turbo – Chevy’s rebadged Suzuki shitbox with a turbocharged, 3-cylinder engine and cool styling effects. The seller claims 64K miles, and the car certainly appears to be in great shape. The white ARE rims look perfect – I wouldn’t even return this car to stock!…
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Sportbak – Enough Said.
Yes, folks, it’s the infamous Nissan Pulsar Sportbak. The idea here was that the car could be used three ways – as a ‘mini wagon'(shown), a hatchback using a different hatch or open air with no hatch at all and the t-tops found on most, if not all, of these cars. Yes, this one comes…
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4WD, Manual Hatchback!
Though this look like a B12 Sentra “Sport Coupe” from some angles, it’s a 1988 Subie GL hatchback, which means you get 4WD as part of the mix. This would arguably be the ultimate winter beater in a snow state, but it would be a shame to encourage it to rust away. This seems to…
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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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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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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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Forbidden Fruit: Lada Niva
I still want one: Click for CarScoopts article