Tag: Save the Manuals
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An Urban Legend Lives? Alleged Shelby CV525
The seller claims this is a Shelby CV525, which is basically an internet rumor, and that is it one of ten, with only two in the US. Why would ANY Crown Victoria exist outside the US? Why is this interesting, you ask? Because it claims to be a Panther with supercharger and manual trans. Unfortunately,…
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Rare 6MT Jaguar X-Type
The Jaguar X-Type was based on the Ford Mondeo platform, but was offered only with all-wheel drive in the US to help it compete with RWD offerings from BMW and Mercedes (and later the Japanese luxury brands). Although it was panned by most when compared to the Germans and Japanese, enthusiasts know this platform and…
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Seeking the Holy Grail? Why W8? Act now!
Act now, as the Grail has been found! We hereby present a Passat W8 wagon with manual transmission. These are rare in any condition, but this one claims under 42,000 miles and appears to be in superb condition. A low-mile, AWD, V8 wagon with manual trans? Yes, indeed – it doesn’t get much better. Even…
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Hatchback + Engine Upgrade + Manual Yields Zoom-Zoom
Many may never have realized that the first generation “GG” Mazda6 offered three body styles at launch: sedan, wagon and hatchback. Today’s example is the rare hatch with V6 and manual. The Mazdaspeed 6 will always be the performance leader, but these Duratec V6-powered examples are no slouches and the Speed 6 was only offered…
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Rare Custlass 442 Salon with Four-Speed Manual
This is one seriously rare and odd beast – the ugly “Salon” version of the late 70s Cutlass in 442 trim with four-speed manual! Note: when we say “ugly”, it means we want it. The seller claims to be daily driving this oddity, which bodes well for a future owner – at least is hasn’t…
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Factory Turbocharged, Manual Minivan
Who could have offered such a beast? Plymouth, of course! The seller claims this is a two-owner car and has had recent mid-level service and some hidden upgrades. If it is truly as good as described, this could be a pretty awesome family hauler! The 2.5-liter turbocharged four put out 150HP and 180 lb-ft in…
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Accord Wagon Manual!
Don’t get too excited, this rare beast isn’t exactly stock. This was a display car for an audio shop that no longer exists. So, beyond the obvious exterior mods, it has a crazy multimedia system with ten subwoofers, claimed 3300 watts and multiple screens. It’s also fitted with air suspension, upgraded brakes, intake and exhaust.…
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Corolla and Museum in One Sentence?
We don’t need to add much here – the seller is convinced this 1997 Corolla is in “Museum Condition.” We can’t verify that, because it’s likely no front-wheel drive Corolla has ever been in a museum. This is supposedly a “CE Classic Edition”,whatever that means. Bottom line here is this is reliable transportation with a…
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The Real GLC was a Mazda, not a Mercedes
Mercedes decided that GLC was such a great name that they are stealing it from Mazda! It was, after all, a Great Little Car! Today’s feature car is not just any GLC – it’s a wagon version with manual trans. Basically, this is a 33-year-old Mazda with 140K miles, which means it may only barely…
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Citroen: Keeping France Weird Long Before Austin
Any Citroen is quite a sight, but this adds the strangeness (for the US market) of right-hand drive! The seller recently imported this car from the UK and claims it is registered in Oregon. Given it is from the 1974 model year, one might even be able to register this in California! Don’t get too…