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Category Archives: Gems from the Dark Years (1971-1987)
Time Capsule: 42k mile 1987 Suzuki Samurai
This Suzuki Samurai is well-preserved to say the least. It is in amazing condition for an early Samurai. Most rotted away, rolled over, or have been upgraded beyond the point of recognition. The seller of this one claims its purpose … Continue reading
Yugo. The “The Jerk” of cars.
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
At Least It Didn’t Explode When Hit. 1976 Vega
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
Item of interest: www.jalopnik.com ran a similar story about the Brasilia today.
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.
Worldly: Brazilian Volkswagen Registered in Mexico, For Sale in Orem, Utah.
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
Didn’t even know there was a Medallion Edition! ’82 LeBaron Convertible.
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
How to write a craigslist ad: 1970 Lady Lovin’ Lincoln
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
A car to Bond with: 1974 Jensen Interceptor.
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
Can you really call it Town? 1972 Town and Country.
I mean, let’s be honest here. At some point, the town graduates to a city, or a municipality, or a country of it’s own. Maybe they should have called it Population Center and Country….or just Country. This thing is the … Continue reading
Daddy-O Caddy-O! 1973 DeVille, 56k miles.
This blog is dedicated cars. Cars for sale, automotive oddities, and good old-fashioned cool cars. We’ll kick this thing off with this sweet 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. The owner claims 56,000 original miles. From the look of the car, I’d … Continue reading
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