Monthly Archives: September 2011

World’s oldest running car for sale

Posted on September 23, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

A car that claims to be the world’s oldest running example is set to go up for sale. Anytime something claims to be the world’s oldest of a certain thing it almost gets a bit nebulous but this French steam … Continue reading →

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Honda hypermiler – 173mpg claimed

Posted on September 16, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

This Honda 600 based creation on eBay was built to get extreme fuel mileage. The buyer hasn’t been able to unearth too much of its history The exact origins of this vehicle are unknown. It has been presumed to have … Continue reading →

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Mirror repairs

Posted on September 16, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

I get the fact that parts and repairs can be expensive but sometimes a bodge is really not worth it. Case in point with these two mirror repairs that I saw on the same day. One owner went with a … Continue reading →

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1981 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue Special Edition

Posted on September 16, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

I’m told this is a quite rare special edition of the 1981 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue. Not many R-bodies around in any condition but this one has almost all the options and low mileage. Those alloy wheels are fantastic. … Continue reading →

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Dodge Colt survivor

Posted on September 7, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

I love cars that have managed to survive the years despite the odds. This 1976 Dodge Colt sedan looks to be just that type of survivor. A manual gearbox is certainly a welcome surprise as well as a lot of … Continue reading →

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