Monthly Archives: January 2011

Yugo. The “The Jerk” of cars.

Posted on January 25, 2011 by needthatcar

Well here’s something you don’t see every day.  A Yugo, in running condition, actually looking pretty nice, in Texas.  This Cabrio is probably the most well optioned model ever offered in the U.S.  Hit the jump for more about Yugo … Continue reading →

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1966 Nova-mino. Just like Chevrolet would have done.

Posted on January 20, 2011 by needthatcar

I usually advocate that you go buy the cars featured here.  That is not the case with this one.  Not because it’s not a great car, but because they are asking $45,000.  This is a 1966 Nova station wagon (with … Continue reading →

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At Least It Didn’t Explode When Hit. 1976 Vega

Posted on January 16, 2011 by needthatcar

Let’s face it, an automotive blog hasn’t really arrived until it features a Vega.  The Vega is one of the most noteworthy American cars ever built.  It was Chevrolet’s answer to the increasing popularity of economical Japanese cars. This 1976 … Continue reading →

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Item of interest: www.jalopnik.com ran a similar story about the Brasilia today.

Posted on January 5, 2011 by needthatcar

http://jalopnik.com/5724950/for-12000-this-brazilian-vw-lets-you-grin-and-bare-it They added a lot of too-easy jokes about thongs and bikini waxes, but it’s pretty much the same otherwise.  Nary a hat tip to this site.

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Worldly: Brazilian Volkswagen Registered in Mexico, For Sale in Orem, Utah.

Posted on January 2, 2011 by needthatcar

The VW Brasilia was built by Volkswagen of Brazil from 1973-1982.  This one is somehow in Orem Utah, although the owner says it’s registered in Mexico.  (Don’t ask how hard it would be to get a U.S. registration.  No idea.  Just … Continue reading →

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