Category Archives: Misc Rambling

Canadian market literature for the Envoy Epic and Vauxhall Viva HA

Posted on May 3, 2013 by oldcarjunkie

Canadian market literature for the Envoy Epic and Vauxhall Viva HA. Downloaded from various spots on the internet.

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1985 Hyundai Pony Brochure (Canadian)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

Another buy from the swap meet is this 1985 Hyundai Pony brochure. This particular type was sold in Canada but not the US. Other markets got a similar Pony but the Canadian bumper and headlights were unique. Not many of … Continue reading →

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Mazda R100 test drive article from 1969

Posted on February 16, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

After posting the Mazda R100 brochure a user on the Auto.ca forum shared this article from the December, 1969 edition of Popular Mechanics. page 1: page 2:

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Mazda R100 brochure

Posted on February 12, 2012 by oldcarjunkie

I bought this Mazda R100 brochure at the local swap meet from a lady who’d bought one new back in the day. One of the first rotary engine powered cars sold in North America. click on each page for a … Continue reading →

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1972 Mazda 808 Brochure

Posted on December 16, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

I found some more 808 related stuff online which I thought I’d share. The North American market 808 related information is quite rare especially for the earlier body style so I was quite happy to come across this. It is … Continue reading →

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Shopping for a winter beater

Posted on October 5, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

The time has come to shop for a cheap car to get me though the winter. I’ve been commuting with a bicycle so far but it is getting a little cool and things get a bit dicey with the snow … Continue reading →

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Some 1994 Jeep Cherokee Ads

Posted on July 15, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

Here are some adverts for the Jeep Cherokee from 1994 (and one from 1993).

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Ode to the Slot Mag wheel

Posted on March 29, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

Has there a more versatile aftermarket wheel than the “slot mag” or kidney alloy wheel? I doubt it. It looks good on vehicles ranging from ’32 Ford hot rods, to Opel GTs, to 70s custom vans! Popular both in Europe … Continue reading →

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The Hyundai Pony

Posted on March 25, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

Hyundai had been building the Ford Cortina and Taunus under license for a number of years (since 1967) when they decided they would develop their own car. The first step was to recruit George Turnbull who had recently left British … Continue reading →

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Mazda RX-510

Posted on March 18, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

The Mazda RX-510 was a concept car created to promote the soon to be released RX-3 / Savanna. It was first exhibited at the 1971 Tokyo Motor Show and heavily based on the RX-3. The middle section is obviously RX-3 … Continue reading →

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