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1972 Opel Manta Rallye

1972 Opel Manta Rallye

Published April 8, 2015 by Carter

I have a secret automotive fetish. I’d day fetish is a really strong word, but I’m not sure how else to describe it, because admitting it makes me feel a bit dirty. I actually like the third generation early 1970s Chevrolet Nova. Now, I realize that admitting the problem is the first step towards rectifying the issue, but there’s this nagging feeling in the back of my mind that it won’t go away. I’m not even sure why, but some of those late 60s/early 70s GM muscle cars just look…well, cool to me. The GTO Judge, the Chevelle SS, the Nova SS – they just look right in a weird and slightly disturbing way. So to redeem myself, instead of owning one of them, I’d probably sport for a much more rare scaled down model from their European cousin, Opel. Just as the Opel GT was a 3/4 scale Corvette, Opel had a mini muscle car too in the Manta, and U.S. customers had the option of the Manta Rallye that kicked thing up a notch:

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1973 Porsche 911E Targa

1973 Porsche 911E Targa

Published April 7, 2015 by Rob

Brown is always a tough car color for most people, even if it does possess a period-correct quality that many look for in classic cars. Sepia Brown is a color we come across pretty frequently on long-hood 911s, but then it disappears once we get to the mid-year 911 and beyond. It seems to have been a color that briefly was in demand, but that demand quickly fizzled. Part of me understands that completely as I have a greater appreciation for metallic browns than their non-metallic counterparts, and while there is a lightness and earthiness to Sepia Brown I think ultimately it would wear on me. The 911E, however, is a model I love and these early Targas I find particularly appealing. A 911E Targa offers one of the best chances at getting into a long-hood 911 while avoiding six-figure price tags (and even with these cars that can be difficult), while still getting a reasonable degree of performance as compared with the entry-level 911T. This one should fit that bill fairly well: a Sepia Brown 1973 Porsche 911E Targa, located in California.

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Tuner Tuesday: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 AMG Estate

Tuner Tuesday: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 AMG Estate

Published April 7, 2015 by Carter

When enthusiasts of Mercedes-Benz and AMG products think the W124, one car that doesn’t readily come to mind is the E36. Right at the end of the W124 production run and beginning of the in-house AMG marriage to Daimler-Benz, a special car was produced – and amazingly, it wasn’t the 500E. The E36 received typical AMG updates like the wheels, suspension and body-kit; a recipe we’re used to. But under the hood was a 24V inline-6 that was shared with the W202 C36 AMG, good for 270-odd horsepower and it could be mated to a manual transmission. It was also available in 4 versions; sedan, coupe, convertible and – you guessed it, Estate wagon form. They’re exceedingly rare to find, and this isn’t one. But it does have some of the key details – and unlike earlier’s AMG imposter, here’s a W124 AMG replica that pulls off the look perfectly:

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Tuner Tuesday: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Twin Turbo AMG

Tuner Tuesday: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Twin Turbo AMG

Published April 7, 2015 by Carter

Potential is something that often goes unrealized. In the car world, that means that even though you select the right ingredients, the potential of a great recipe is sometimes led off track by poor execution. The delicate balance between tasteful and tacky was tread upon far too often in the 1980s, but even today that line continues to be stepped over. It would seem that tuners, as Charlie Murphy once memorably said, are “habitual line steppers”. On paper, a turbocharged W124 with AMG body styling and some wicked AMG OZ wheels would be perfect, even if presented in too-typically 80s “Charlie Sheen White”. But then take a look at this W124, and there are a few details that will probably leave you shaking your head…

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Published April 7, 2015 by Paul

With late model Mercedes-Benz R107 SL prices on the move, the next logical choice for collectors on a budget to move towards would be that car’s predecessor, the R129 SL that debuted in 1990. These SLs were a major step forward in terms of luxury, technology and safety after near two decade production run of its predecessor. The model range saw a change in naming language in 1994 and a refresh in 1998. This 1997 SL500 falls squarely in the middle of the production run, with the popular 5.0 liter V8 under the hood and painted in the rather uncommon hue of Moonstone Gray Pearl.

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