Tag: Hatchback
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From Humble Roots Came Something Interesting
Is there any car more humble than a Dodge Shadow? I’m sure you can come up with one, but you get the point. Most Shadows fell into the category of “basic transportation”, but some interesting, turbocharged engines were available here, just like on all other K-car derivative. A Mitsubishi V6 even snuck in late in…
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Sleeper: 1976 4-Door Rabbit with Turbo
What’s not to love about this car? Sleeper? Yep UPS Brown paint? Mmm-hmm. Auto trans replaced with manaul? You betcha! So…what’s the catch? It’s an unfinished project… A 1.7L, turbocharged 4 cylinder was swapped in for the 1.6L NA unit and a five-speed went in at the same time. Shocks and springs are done, along…
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The World’s First Subaru Justy Project?
Here we have the only Justy I’ve seen for sale with a yanked engine. Supposedly, it was pulled for oil pump and water pump replacement. The seller does provide shots of lots of parts and it may very well all be there. Would you put it back together stock or just go for some sort…
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Why? 38K miles 1975 Buick Skyhawk
If a Chevy Monza is not unusual enough for you, these days, how about a Buick Skyhawk? This is likely the most luxurious of the GM H-Body cars, which is a relative thing. While these were ‘just cars’ back in the 70s to early 80s, these have aged surprisingly well vs. some other 70s vehicles.…
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Audi 80 Alternative: Volkswagen Dasher (with must-see video!)
Before there was a Passat, there was the Dasher. This was Volkswagen’s big step into a larger, water-cooled, front-wheel-drive car. That was relatively modern stuff in the early 70s. These are essentially identical to period Audi 80s, but only VW got the hatchback bodies. Bad news here is it’s an automatic and likely REALLY can’t…
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Jacked up Gremlin?
Yes, that’s more or less what it is. Most people alive at any point in the 70s have vague recollections of the AMC Eagle brand – the one that existed before the Chrysler purchase of AMC and the ill-fated Eagle Medallion. The Eagle line was all about four-wheel-drive in passenger cars, with the station wagon…
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Quickie: Rover SD1 without enough photos
Here we have a Rover SD1, which is a very rare beast in the US. What’s not to love about a V8, RWD hatchback?? Unfortunately, this one needs work. It’s not running and the seller claims it needs a cam, a complete interior and tires. Really, you’re buying a supposedly rust-free shell and apparently good…