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Category Archives: 1970s

In our garage: 1972 Morris Mini 850
1970s / British / Mini

In our garage: 1972 Morris Mini 850

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This Mini nearly punctures the thin membrane between project car and lost cause. Continue reading →

Here is why the Renault 5 had two different wheelbases
1970s / French / Renault

Here is why the Renault 5 had two different wheelbases

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Check out the Renault 5’s simple but unusual suspension layout. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Renault 4
1970s / French / Renault / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Renault 4

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Here’s one that won’t be at the next cars and coffee. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Simca 1100
1970s / French / Rust in peace / Simca

Rust in peace: Simca 1100

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

This Simca 1100 is down the trail from last week’s GSA. Continue reading →

In our garage: Ran When Parked’s 2CV gets a new lease on life
1970s / Citroen / French

In our garage: Ran When Parked’s 2CV gets a new lease on life

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Ronan Glon • 3 Comments

We’re hoping to have this 2CV back on the road in time for its 40th birthday in April. Continue reading →

Have you seen this 1972 Volkswagen Squareback?
1970s / German / Volkswagen

Have you seen this 1972 Volkswagen Squareback?

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

The Squareback we’re after was last seen in Atlanta in 1980. Continue reading →

Live from the Frankfurt Auto Show: three generations of the Ford Fiesta
1970s / 1980s / 1990s / 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show / American / Ford

Live from the Frankfurt Auto Show: three generations of the Ford Fiesta

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

The display was a captivating sight because you don’t see older Fiestas anymore. Continue reading →

Live from the Frankfurt Auto Show: Volkswagen GTI (mk1)
1970s / 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show / German / Volkswagen

Live from the Frankfurt Auto Show: Volkswagen GTI (mk1)

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

It’s difficult for automakers to justify displaying a classic model at this year’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Continue reading →

The ones that got away: BMW 2002
1970s / BMW / German

The ones that got away: BMW 2002

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

I almost bought this 2002, but my Alfa said “there’s no way I’m sharing garage space with a BMW.” Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Lancia Beta
1970s / Italian / Lancia / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Lancia Beta

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

This Lancia Beta served as a lawn ornament in Salt Lake City for years before disappearing. Continue reading →

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