Posts Tagged ‘Feature’

Not Creepy At All – 1977 Dodge Tradesman and 1980 Chevrolet Malibu

April 6, 2016

Perusing the local online listings can sometimes turn up some unintended gems. Most enthusiasts of small, cheap foreign sportscars don’t go hunting for conversion vans, but the wilds of the internet allow exposure to vehicles you might not ordinarily find in the local car club listings. And so it is that we come across a couple of not-interesting-yet-interesting items – a 1970s kustom van and a converted Malaise-era Chevrolet Malibu wagon. Neither is a particularly inspiring drive in its original state, and perhaps remains so in its current state, but both manage to pique at least momentary interest from enthusiasts. To start, let’s take a look at this 1977 Dodge Tradesman for sale for $1200 in Sumner, WA.

1977 Dodge Tradesman left side

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For Real? – 1970 Fiat 850 Spider

April 5, 2016

Basic sports cars are truly about the most bang for the buck – Midgets, Sprites, 700s, Spitfires and 850s all share enthusiastic (if not powerful) engines, sharp and often Italian styling, commonly have a removable top, and will do quite a bit of what the big-boy Bs, TR6s, Spiders and more will do on a fraction of the fuel. With attrition over the last 40 years, it’s not so common to find a running example for a low price of entry, which means you should take a look at this 1970 Fiat 850 Spider for sale for $900 in Sebastopol, CA.

1970 Fiat 850 Spider 3 left front

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Milk Crate Roller – 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Spur

April 4, 2016

If you have any intentions of being a well-rounded car enthusiast, you need to experience a super-depreciated luxury car at some point in your life. A 1960s Lincoln or Cadillac would be a good choice, or perhaps a Mercedes or Jaguar from the late 1960s or 1970s, or a 1980s BMW. But what if your tastes are more discerning, and you want your leather-and-wood interior combined with a tall chrome grill, understated, boxy design, and needless complexity? In that case, only a Rolls Royce will do, and to keep the purchase price manageable you’ll have to be very selective. But that’s where RustyButTrusty comes in, finding you this 1969 Rolls Royce Silver Spur for sale for $2950 in Davie, FL.

1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow left front

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