P1800ES It’s one of the best looking cars of the smog-era. Classic lines make it look older than it is. Body configuration was a 2-door station wagon, also known as a ‘shooting brake’ in European terminology. Layout was front engine / rear drive on a unibody platform. Power was not spectacular. Under the hood was […]
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BMW M1 It’s one of the most-wanted supercars of all time. BMW didn’t make too many either. The street version of the M1 was produced only as a way to keep the race version eligible for competition. 400 street copies had to be sold each year to remain racing. It was configured as mid engine/ […]
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Fiat 128 1973 was the fifth model year for the 128 and was the ultimate in boxy appearance. A look rivaled only by the Datsun 510. The 128 was offered here in 2-door post sedan, 4-door post sedan, and 3-door station wagon body styles. More rarely available was a 3-door hatchback. Base or Custom were […]
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Audi 100LS The Audi 100, in general, was in its fourth American model year for 1973 with base, LS, and GL trim. But as of ’74, 100LS was the sole trim level and model name. It was marketed here as a midsize car. Wheelbase was small for the time at 105.3 inches. New in ’73 […]
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Porsche 912E The 912E was basically a 4 cylinder 911. It was introduced for 1976 to bolster the relatively slow selling 914. It too was a ‘starter Porsche’. The car was powered by a VW-sourced 1971cc Fuel Injected H4. As far as power is concerned, it produced 90hp and 102 lb/ft of torque. While the […]
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    914 This was the stereotypical Smog-Era Porsche, with its quirky looks and underpowered drivetrain. The car did offer welcome aspects such as 4 wheel disc brakes and 4 wheel independent suspension. Two types of the 914 were offered in 1973, the base model and the 914S. The base model came with a mid-mounted […]
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GMC S15 The S15 was introduced for the 1982 model year. It was cousin to the Chevrolet S10 and was GMC’s first compact truck. Engines this year were an 84hp 1.9L 2bbl Isuzu I4 and a 110hp 2.8L 2bbl Chevrolet V6. Torque was 101 and 148 respectively on each. 1983, the final year we cover, […]
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