Tag: 70s
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A first for us: Subaru FF-1 Star
We’ve never seen one of these, but it was Subaru’s first venture beyond the microcar and also its first production use of a flat 4 engine. Internet resources indicate it was sold as the Star in the US and the FF-1 elsewhere. Unfortunately, the pictures with this auction are small and not of great quality,…
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Two-fer: Over the top Datsuns
These two came up on the same day, so we’ll post them as something of a theme. Car #1 is a Datsun 520 pickup modified to the point we’re not sure how much is really Datsun/Nissan. Note the domestic V8 in addition to four-wheel steering…what more can we say? Click for eBay ad Sharon, WI…
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Best of the worst of the breed? 260Z 2+2
The 1973 model year was the low point for Datsun Z performance, as emissions regs choked down the 2.4L I6 and its bumpers started to grow. 1974 brought even stricter regs, so Nissan’s answer was a bump to 2.6 liters to try to offset the performance impact. 260Zs were indeed quicker in a straight line…
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We’re in love: 1978 Datsun 200SX five speed
We’ve thought of this car as “so ugly it’s cool” ever since a friend down the street had one very similar to today’s subject car. These days, the styling is growing on us in its own weird way, plus it’s clear that the F10 will always be the ugliest Datsun (barring anything new out of…
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Denver Broncos themed 1974 Volvo 142
Your humble host had a 1974 Volvo 142 for a while and learned about the frustration that can come from a previously-neglected Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection setup. This owner not only made his or her 142 into a Denver Broncos tribute, but decided to dump the B20 entirely and change to Toyota power and…
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Bring a black light! (Van content)
Where to begin with this? This van appears to have it all – ugly custom paint, textured shag carpet, wood paneling, bar, fridge, accessory AC and plaid on the seats AND headliner. It’s also being sold by a charity, so this is for a good cause! It truth, this vehicle may stand as proof that…
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Quickie: Datsun 1200 two-door sedan
This is a cool little 1200 with four-speed and which was apparently refurbished a while back. It shows well now, though we’re not sure the red dash trim is original. Click for eBay ad $1,525.69 with six bids, reserve not met and $3,700 BIN price Drummonds, TN 08/18/2013 update: SOLD for $3,600 with 14 bids.…
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Not a Honey Bee, but a better B210
We love B210s, and especially the GX hatchbacks with manual transmissions and tachometers. This one ticks all the right boxes and adds some semi-tasteful accessorization that screams period correct, regardless of when it was done. Click for eBay ad Santa Rosa, CA $5,000 BIN with offers accepted 08/08/2013: Appears to have ended unsold… Fogs, stripes,…
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The beginning of the Subaru you know today
Here we have a 1979 Subaru DL wagon. While this wasn’t the beginning for Subaru in the US, most people know them as the AWD company and/or the wagon company, although we know there’s a WRX generation growing up now. This is where the 4WD and wago traditions started. Brown wheels are full of win.…