Tag Archives: 1970

The 220D back on the road

Posted on June 11, 2013 by oldcarjunkie

After finishing the bodywork the 220D is now legally registered, insured and back on the road. I got rained on during the initial drive but everything went well and a managed to get a few photos.

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Latest Project – 1970 Mercedes Benz 220D

Posted on February 25, 2013 by oldcarjunkie

Here is my latest project car and my first diesel vehicle; a 1970 Mercedes Benz 220D sedan in an attractive blue colour (Biscayne Blue I believe). To make the low powered diesel at least palatable it has the four speed … Continue reading →

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1970 Toyota Crown Deluxe

Posted on November 16, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

Here is a neat one that has come up for sale – a 1970 Toyota Crown Deluxe. Looks quite solid and has a four speed manual transmission. I’d imagine the four speed is quite rare with most having the automatic. … Continue reading →

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1970 Vauxhall Viva GT

Posted on April 16, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

This Vauxhall Viva looks cosmetically fantastic especially with the GT package. Not many of these left in Canada and none where sold in the US. http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1970-Vauxhall-Viva-GT-W0QQAdIdZ273354071

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1970 Subaru FF-1 Star Project

Posted on March 27, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

Japanese Nostalgic Cars Forums has a thread on the restoration of a rare to see 1970 Subaru FF-1. Can’t be too many of these in any kind of shape left in North America. Restoration of classic Japanese cars is only … Continue reading →

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What a beauty – BMW 2800 CS on eBay

Posted on January 18, 2011 by oldcarjunkie

The black paint and BBS wheels make this E9 chassis BMW coupe look fantastic. Some upgraded mechanicals as well as a 5spd transmission swap are the icing on the cake. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-2800-CS-E9-Coupe-Restomod-5-speed-3-liters-/230574418533?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35af4e6a65#ht_786wt_1167

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