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CC Global Outtake: IKA Torino in Buenos Aires
Posted on June 6, 2023 | 29 Comments(first posted 6/6/2017) The IKA/Renault Torino, produced first by Industrias Kaiser Argentina and then by Renault from 1966 to 1982, has become a minor legend in the North […] -
CC Outtake: Mercedes-Benz And Cummins Have Joined Forces
Posted on May 20, 2023 | 19 CommentsWell, Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc., actually. Initially, it’s about medium-duty truck (and bus) diesels, to be introduced in the foreseeable future. Those are the engines that are typically […] -
Curbside Outtake: 1961 Deathmobile Hearse
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 54 Comments(first posted 5/19/2017) CC reader Tim Finn in Portland sent me these pictures of this Deathmobile hearse, wondering what its true maker really was. It’s a perfect encapsulation of […] -
Curbside Outtake: Old Corolla With Bio-Art
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 9 CommentsOld Corollas are evergreens, but what about “green” Corollas, with what appear to be living or at least formerly-living elements on its exterior? -
Wordless Outtake: Early XJ Jeep Cherokee- Dogs Love Jeeps
Posted on May 19, 2023 | 12 Comments -
Driveway Outtake: A Volvo Turbo Wagon Lover Lives Here
Posted on May 14, 2023 | 16 CommentsTwo turbocharged Volvo wagon. I’ve noticed that there are now significantly more of the older 240 series Volvos around than their successors. As much as I like the 240, I […] -
Curbside Outtake: Toyota Tacoma With Odd Camper
Posted on May 13, 2023 | 22 CommentsI’m not quite sure what to make of this; maybe one of you will help me out. I’ve seen a lot of homemade campers here over the years but I’ve […] -
Vintage CC Outtake: How Many Prii Does It Take To Equal The Fuel Consumption Of One Mark V?
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 68 Comments(first posted 1/8/2013. A lot has changed in ten years.) Let’s see, the average real-world fuel consumption of a Prius is about 44 mpg. So three of them would get […] -
CC Outtakes: Datsun 510 – Coconut Delights And A Few Other 510 Treats
Posted on May 7, 2023 | 8 CommentsFamily driver, work commuter, sporty weekend plaything… coconut delivery cart? That last one I’m sure never crossed the minds of Mr. K and Nissan’s executives. Yet, here it is. -
Driveway Outtake: A Long-Time GP Lover Lives Here
Posted on May 4, 2023 | 13 CommentsThis driveway around the corner from my rentals in my neighborhood has hosted this ’77 Grand Prix for as long as I’ve owned them, meaning 1996. Did he buy it […] -
Driveway Outtake: The Jaguar XJ-S Gives Way To The New Family Member
Posted on May 1, 2023 | 22 CommentsThis house is around the corner and down a block from our house, and I’ve noted the owner’s love for fine British steel in his carport: a TR-8 and a […] -
CC Outtake: Toyota Premio/Allion – the Crown Vic and Mercury Marquis of JDM-world
Posted on April 29, 2023 | 12 CommentsOne of our neighbors, whom I have not met yet, has owned this car for several years – I frequently see it parked in our community center lot. What I […] -
CC Outtakes: Two Ford C-Series Trucks Still Hard at Work
Posted on April 28, 2023 | 52 Comments(first posted 4/28/2017) CC’s full write-up (by Ian Williams) on these trucks is titled “The Almost-Immortal Ford C-Series“. And to prove the point, I’ve shot two of them recently within […] -
On The Go Outtake: 1965 Valiant – Defying The Bulletproof Rep Of The Slant Six?
Posted on April 28, 2023 | 28 CommentsSpring is finally here, after a seemingly endless wet and cool winter. On our daily walk about a month or so ago, I spotted this ’65 Valiant at a stop […] -
CC Outtake: 1983 Jeep Wagoneer Limited – And Some Mystery Cars
Posted on April 27, 2023 | 9 CommentsJust recently I stumbled upon a 1986 LeBaron convertible, which was for sale and, to serve this purpose, parked quite visibly. Well, here’s another such example of a CC duly […]