Category Archives: Imports (Euro)

Sears Pointless Highlight: TransMission IMPossible

Posted on May 1, 2013 by needthatcar

This post originally appeared here at Hooniverse.com [image: caranddriver.com] The guys over at Flaming A-Holes racing put together one of the greatest Lemons cars in the history of ever.  A Hillman/Sunbeam Imp.  Not only did it start the race, which … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: This Is Mini Weather

Posted on January 16, 2013 by needthatcar

What do you do when winter comes, the roads get ugly, and traffic turns sketchy? Why you break out the one vehicle that is most suited for the job. A classic Mini Countryman? Lolwut? Screw road salt and inclement conditions, … Continue reading →

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Bargain: Skyfall Aston Martin Sold For $100k

Posted on November 30, 2012 by needthatcar

This post originally appeared here, at Hooniverse.com. The Aston Martin Featured in the film Skyfall sold for only $100,000. Other examples of DB5s have fetched well over a half-million dollars. The twist is, this particular car was a 1:3 scale … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Push Slower Edition

Posted on November 29, 2012 by needthatcar

This picture doesn’t need a thousand words to get its point across.  If if did say a thousand words, they would most likely be about the overall, long-term reliability of older Fiats.  They would then likely delve into Consumer Reports … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: Lotta Ladas Edition

Posted on November 26, 2012 by needthatcar

Click for larger image. This parking lot, likely in Samara Oblast, is chock full of Ladas.  Need That Car has a real soft spot for these little Russian clunkers.  The Lada was also known as the Fiat 124, which sold … Continue reading →

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Quick Hitter: VW Beetle Vespa Trailer

Posted on November 12, 2012 by needthatcar

This Volkswagen owner has a very refined sense of style. The scooter must be the envy of all the other scooters. Bravo!

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Franco-American: LS1 Citroen DS

Posted on November 7, 2012 by needthatcar

In 1955, Citroen introduced the DS to the world.  It was very advanced for its time with its aerodynamic styling by Italian Bertoni and French Lefèbvre, its hydropneumatic suspension, hydraulic power steering, and front disc brakes.  So what do you do … Continue reading →

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Blimey! A1969 Mini Cooper Limousine

Posted on September 11, 2012 by needthatcar

For the record, I am against this. It’s not as bad an automotive crime as, say, building a Ferrari replica out of a Fiero, but it’s pretty egregious. What has happened here is that someone has taken one of the … Continue reading →

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1958 Ford Thames Trader: Newsreel/Advertisement

Posted on August 22, 2012 by needthatcar

This post was originally written for and appeared here, at hooniverse.com. This film, posted to Youtube by the Ford Heritage Museum, details a rare trip with rare meat from London to Paris by truck.  The goal was to pimp the … Continue reading →

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Lada Selecta: An Online Lada Customizer

Posted on August 15, 2012 by needthatcar

If you are in to customizing Russian cars (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), then Lada Selecta is the site for you. Choose a body style and go hog wild.  Paint colors, ride height, rims and tires, and roof racks … Continue reading →

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