Horseless Carriages
Why have one when you can have three! Metallic Blue As a fan of the second generation Pontiac Firebirds, the seventies muscle cars, V8’s, I purchased some years ago – 2001 in fact, a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Transam. Metallic blue, it was loaded with a 4.9 (301 cu.in) non turbo version V8 engine. This particular model … Read More “Pontiac Firebirds !” »
As a child, I used to watch American cop shows featuring V8 vehicles including and not limited to Starsky & Hutch, The Rockford Files and the Dukes of Hazzard. Films at the time included Smokey and the Bandit, Mad Max, Vanishing Point, Thunderbolt & Lightfoot, Bullitt, The Canonball Run to mention a few. The filmed … Read More “Pontiac Firebird Trans Am [1986]” »
Back in 2004 after liking the C4 and C5 model Corvettes, I looked at the more affordable C3 models. Not many for sale on Auto Trader, so every few days I checked its web site and occasionally purchased their weekly printed publication. Finally a 1980 C3 in bright yellow was for sale with a MOT … Read More “Chevrolet Corvette C3 [1980]” »
My first step into japanese ownership was approximately 20 years ago when I treated myself to a 2000 model year Subaru Impreza Turbo. Also my first and last purchase from a car supermarket business! The car was approximately three years old, one company car owner/driver with full main dealer history. It came in silver which … Read More “Subaru Impreza Turbo [2000]” »
On first sight, this AMG beast could be mistaken for any Mercedes CLK model of that era. The silver AMG alloys were available on other models at that time. For those with a keen eye, this model sits lower and the front fog lights are round, not the standard oblong style. A walk around the … Read More “Mercedes CLK 55 AMG [2000]” »
Electric Mercedes G Wagon Launching Launching in Bejing on the 24th of this month, the 45 year old SUV in civilian clothing that was launched in 1979, has an all electric variant now in its line-up. The model will be called the G 580. Its powertrain will be placed on the exiting ladder frame chassis. … Read More “April 2024 – News Brief” »
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