Author Archives: needthatcar

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 →

Posted in 1960s, Custom | 3 Comments

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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I have a new hero! Daily driving a 1930 Model A for a year.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by needthatcar

People do stupid things.  Other people do awesome things.  Johnathan Klinger does “Boom! Goes the Dynamite” things. Yep, he is driving a 1930 Model A Ford as his only car for 365 days.  His blog is at http://www.365daysofa.com/ He details … Continue reading →

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Not For Hills: 1956 Hillman

Posted on December 5, 2010 by needthatcar

Most people don’t have a strong opinion on the 1956 Hillman Husky wagon.  In fact, most people have never seen one, let alone one for sale, let alone one for sale in Utah.  Well this post marks the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1950s, Imports (Euro) | 10 Comments

Didn’t even know there was a Medallion Edition! ’82 LeBaron Convertible.

Posted on December 3, 2010 by needthatcar

First of all, let me clarify:  This car was a monstrous pile of early 80’s American crap when it was new, and it still is.  1982 may well have been the worst year in the history of the American car.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Gems from the Dark Years (1971-1987) | 3 Comments

How to write a craigslist ad: 1970 Lady Lovin’ Lincoln

Posted on November 21, 2010 by needthatcar

  When writing car ads, some people lie about how nice the car is, some lie about how many miles are on the car, others don’t really describe anything at all.  Then there are the real gems.  The entertaining, the … Continue reading →

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A car to Bond with: 1974 Jensen Interceptor.

Posted on November 21, 2010 by needthatcar

Let me start by saying that I am not much on imports.  However, there are plenty of imports out there I would do unspeakable things to own.  I would do mildly unspeakable things for this Jensen.  Then I would tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Gems from the Dark Years (1971-1987), Imports (Euro) | 2 Comments

Fishing for a deal? 1965 Rambler Marlin

Posted on November 18, 2010 by needthatcar

Get it? Fishing? Hoo-boy!  See what I did there? Here’s a car that has been on my list of things I need to own sometime in my life since I saw one for the first time in a junkyard in … Continue reading →

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