Archive for the ‘Feature’ Category

Stop Falking Around – 1960 Peugeot 403

October 21, 2013

It’s time for a bit of a rant – does it drive you nuts how *every* time there’s an article about a vintage Peugeot online, some wise guy writes a reply referencing Columbo? It doesn’t matter if it’s a 504, 404 (wagon, cabriolet, coupe or sedan), 403, or 203, someone has to mention it (ugh, and now it’s happened here too – the irony is not lost!). Referencing a TV series that had its last heyday roughly 20 years ago is about as creative as bringing up the old Fix-It-Again-Tony or “be the first at the scene of the accident” lines for a Fiat or VW bus. Okay, rant over, let’s focus on an actual car. You can find this 1960 Peugeot 403 sedan for $2000 in Mill Valley, CA, just outside San Francisco.

1960 Peugeot 403 right front

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The Only Corolla Here – Pair of 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S

October 20, 2013

Ordinarily, Toyota Corollas are not high on any enthusiast’s list, if they’re there at all. But… have you ever thought to yourself, “gee, I’d love to have a first-generation MR2, but two seats is not enough!” Well look no further, because this particular Corolla is basically the MR2’s drivetrain packed in a small hatchback. Does it drive better than a contemporary GTI? No idea, but having a revvy Yamaha-developed four-cylinder under the hood is worth a lot by itself. You can find our first 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS for $1950 in Fremont, CA.

1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS silver left rear

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This Or The Cordoba? 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce

October 17, 2013

While looking around for more obscure vehicles, and trying to sort out a high idle issue with the RustyButTrusty ’77 spider, a nice little 1978 popped up. Even in smog-strangled form, Alfa’s elegant solution of mechanical fuel injection suffered less of a power loss than many competitors. The solution to the safety requirements of the late 1970s was substantially less elegant, but no worse than many competitors. As a result, even the big-bumper series 2 (chopped-tail, non-spoilered) spiders are increasing in price – who know we’d ever see the day? Some good finds are still out there, and that appears to be the case with this 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce, listed for $2300 near Concord, CA.

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider silver right front

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