Archive for the ‘Feature’ Category

Longest Wheelbase Ever – 1956 Imperial Sedan

November 23, 2013

Do you want to drive a car that says. “Get the hell out of my way because I’m big and good-looking”? Well, look no further than the 1956 Imperial. From the oversized bumpers that say “Move it buster”, to the eagle on the front that says “Better Dead than Red”, to the sparrow-strainer taillights and the eagle on the rear that says “America, F$%^ yeah!”, this car could only be from the US. However, while it’s large – one of the biggest American cars of its period – its design is actually quite attractive, with the dual grills taken from the Chrysler 300. It’s also rare that one of these is available in our price range – the absolute upper crust of American cars is usually priced out of this budget range, or it’s so far gone as to be nothing more than a giant paperweight. Check out this 1956 Imperial Sedan, for sale in Pasadena, CA for $4000.

1956 Chrysler Imperial for sale nose

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Countach Junior – 1974 Fiat X1/9

November 22, 2013

Perhaps relating this humble sports car to a Countach is overdoing it a little. But give it a moment’s thought – how many early 1970s cars can you describe with the following attributes: angular wedge shape, mid-engine, Italian, and in a bright pale green on bright blue color scheme? Most people will think of a Miura or Countach when you list those off, but you can have a similar experience for much less. And it’s arguably more fun, since if you stuff it into a hedge you won’t have wrecked a six-figure car, even if these are probably equally rare. You can find this 1974 Fiat X1/9 for sale in Oakland, CA with bidding currently at $2225, reserve not met and just over one day left to go.

1974 Fiat X1-9 left front

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La Voiture – 1982 Renault LeCar

November 22, 2013

It’s not clear how many Renault LeCars were sold in North America, and you don’t see many on the road, but it’s interesting to see the regularity with which they show up in online listing sites. While there is no available sales breakdown, Renault’s overall sales increased by a factor of six during the LeCar’s US run, so it must have had some impact. While it only had 58hp, the comfortable seats, torsion bar suspension, and long wheelbase did their thing to give the car a comfortable ride. No doubt this must have been frustrating for Renault’s US sales and marketing team – they were giving Americans the ride quality to which they were accustomed, along with the fuel economy they needed, and yet they failed to beat out the Japanese and Germans (nevermind the Americans’ own efforts). Anyhow, if you’re in the market for a smoooooth ride and great fuel economy, you’ll want to check out this 1982 Renault LeCar for sale in Ann Arbor, MI, with bidding at $1877, reserve not met and less than one day left to go.

1982 Renault LeCar right rear

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