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down on the junkyard

The Junked Cars Of Limerick, Maine

We like to see a sampling of junkyard wares from around the world, and Slantsick has added to our Rusty Iron Grand Tour by photographing some of the more interesting vehicles at C.I.A. Salvage of Limerick, Maine. Make the jump to see the whole gallery and read Slantsick's list of vehicles.


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4:00 PM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Murilee Martin
987 views, 34 comments

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Cocaine, Random Shapes Combine To Make The 1987 Renault 18

It all starts with a beam of light fired from the taillight of an '87 Renault 18 located in an Argentinian art gallery packed with jittery stimulant-inspired sculptures. Next thing you know... well, something happens, and a security guard isn't sure what to make of it. Thanks to Franzouse for the tip!

11:00 AM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,004 views, 18 comments

down on the street

1970 Chevrolet Impala

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Today's car is our fourth Chevy Impala; we've seen a '65 sedan, a '65 Super Sport, and a beautifully wretched '70 prior to today.
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9:20 AM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,011 views, 50 comments

Latest by thatguy01: @Maymar - now with 37% less anonymity: '71 E-bodies were the last til the FWDs. more »

2010 porsche cayman s sport

New 303 HP Porsche Cayman S Sport Leaks Onto Net

The first photo we've seen of the upcoming 2010 Porsche Cayman S Sport has already made its way to the web, we're assuming from the pages of some Euro buff book by way of a fan-forum and an enthusiast's scanner. Details are still sketchy, but word has it the uprated Cayman will have eight extra horsepower, raising the total to 303, and feature the Porsche Active Stability Management system along with a suspension that sits about four tenths of an inch lower. The orange-and-black paint scheme in the pictured car appears vaguely reminiscent of the 911 GT3 RS, but we'll have to wait and see if that's the sole color offered or whether Porsche gives us additional hues from which to choose. [CarScoop]

9:00 AM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Andrew Stoy
931 views, 29 comments

Latest by n/a: @MattP: QTIYD @wushuhsu: They need to keep the Cayman as the entry level car. Too much more hp ruins their upsell. more »

moment of junkyard zen

Rare Volvos Go To Crusher, Hand In Hand

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project car hell

Project Car Hell, Low And Slow Edition: 1964 Impala or 1949 Mercury Trio?

Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! In our last plunge into the Lake Of Fire, we saw the Alpine A310 stomp the Matra Murena like Napoleon pulverizing the Russians in the Battle of Austerlitz, with a decisive 70-30 split in the poll. Today we're going to go from PCH Édition Débâcle to something a little closer to home: Lowrider Project Hell!
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5:20 PM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,574 views, 46 comments

Latest by IamZardoz: Screw lowrider; Id make:1 "Cobra-Mobile",1 "James Dean-Mobile" and1 "Pharoah-Mobile!" more »

fortunesport rt.s

FortuneSport Rt.R and Rt.S To Weigh Less Than 2000 Pounds, Confuse US Customers

Today we received an interesting little press release in our mailbox announcing auto manufacturing newcomer FortuneSport and their intent to produce high-performance, ultra-lightweight sports cars in short order. They claim the FortuneSport Rt.R, a race spec, 515 HP V8-powered, semi-monocoque, mid-engine sports car will be on sale this fall to the tune of $200,000. By late 2010, a street version, dubbed the FortuneSport Rt.S, will be offered to the public in 350 HP trim for the price of $85,000. Both cars are also slated to come in at under 2,000 lbs. Big talk, but also very intriguing. More »

5:00 PM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
5,159 views, 35 comments

Latest by n/a: Those of you commenting on the height. 42 inches is the same height as the original Lamborghini Countach. Probably not too good for 6 footers, but that is the price you pay for the hyper exotic. more »

road trips

Defying Stereotypes, Lotus Europa Proves Rock-Solid On Heroic Cross-Country Trek

Everyone was pretty impressed by the Aston Martins driving from Panama to Alaska, but we must assume that rally was loaded with top-flight mechanics equipped with the correct tools. How would you feel about buying a Lotus Europa in San Francisco, hopping in, and driving straight to Alabama- across mountains and desert in the height of summer, with room for only a couple of hammers in the toolkit, no less? Reader Matt has done just that, and he's been kind enough to send us photos and a well-written description of his adventure. Jump, jump! [Picasaweb]


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2:00 PM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,124 views, 60 comments

Latest by Number_Six: @muhnkee_2: I had a similar experience in New Zealand. Drove all the way round the South Island (starting in Invercargill), then up to Auckland. Was a great time and I was able to go very fast often. more »

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Princess: Car Of Choice For Off-Roading Germans

You can forget everything you've heard about the utterly execrable build quality of British Leyland's nadir, the Princess. Turns out that front-wheel-drive setup, Hydragas suspension, and weight savings from all the parts that fell off during normal operation made for excellent off-road performance!

11:00 AM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,242 views, 23 comments

down on the street

1967 Porsche 912

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Today we're going to look at our third Porsche 912; before this '67, we've seen a silver '67 and an orange '68. More »

9:00 AM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,018 views, 51 comments

Latest by MadHungarian: Didn't Porsche sell some of these with the funky electrically controlled clutch "Automatic Stickshift" system sort of like that used on Beetles? Now one of those would be a fun find . . . more »

jay leno's garage

A Tatra T87 History Lesson From Professor Leno

What has a rear-mounted, air-cooled V8, was made in Czechoslovakia, and had a reputation for killing Nazis? That's right, the Tatra! This example is a 1938 Tatra T87, owned and operated by none other than self-proclaimed member of the "more money than brains" club, Jay Leno. And if it that wasn't impressive enough, Jay, as he is with most of the machines in his eclectic collection, is knowledgeable enough about the Czech brand to give us a brief history lesson. Oh, and he takes the car out for a drive too. Check out the vid after the jump. More »

6:40 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
12,145 views, 70 comments

Latest by mariospants: I always loved these tatras - there's a good reason why VW/Porsche paid tatra a settlement a few years back for copying the design. Apparently, they drove these suckers pretty much around the world back in the late 1930's (trips through more »

british motor show

Subaru Shows Trio Of Tuned WRX Imprezas At British Motor Show

Subaru has unveiled a threesome of high-performance WRX Imprezas at the British International Motor Show today, one of which could even be considered a 911-killer. First of the three was a lightly massaged Subaru WRX-S, with power bumped from 230 HP up to a very respectable 251 HP. But that's a mere pittance compared with the Impreza WRX STI 330S and an Evo-killing 325 HP. And what's this? The Subaru Impreza WRX STI 380S? If you've been following along with the upward progression, it'll be no surprise this third one's a monster with 375 HP mill under-hood, good for a mind-bending 4.4 second run to sixty. Two of the three Subies will definitely be terrorizing the peaceful British public soon. Hit the jump to find out which.

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6:20 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,080 views, 24 comments

Latest by cyclopticgaze: @leemikemphstn: I've seen numerous. I live in the CT countryside, so there are a lot of Subarus, but generally few WRX or STI models. Besides my own, I see a WRX maybe once every two weeks (usually the more »

junkyard find

Here In California, We're Crushin' Thunderbirds!

You guys who tear your hair out when you see a nice, easily restorable old car heading to The Crusher in this series... think you can work up any tears for this beyond-basket-case '59 T-Bird? I spotted it at the same East Bay wrecking yard that gave us the '69 Renault 16, and it looks like you might be hard-pressed to find many usable parts on it. Still, the engine is still there, and the front bumper looks like it might be salvageable.


3:00 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,101 views, 26 comments

Latest by n/a: Here in NY, that car would be called a "decent driver" and it would be for sale for about $6k firm. You California people are so spoiled, You can't walk a few feet without tripping over a great classic T-Bird. I love more »

mini cooper clubman s

Mini Clubman S Versus Go Kart

We've seen Fifth Gear race a Mini against an R/C car, with predictable results. Now, WebRidesTV has lined up a slightly less-ridiculous contest, pitting a Mini Cooper Clubman S against a go-kart on its home turf. Yep, the not-so-mini Mini will have to beat the 9 HP kart on a tight indoor track, which may seem like an unfair contest. Check out the video after the jump. More »

2:20 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,539 views, 25 comments

engine swap

Malaise BMW E12 Power Shortage Remedied By Judicious Application Of Sprint Car 427

Remember that 3-Series BMW with a V12 swap? We liked that car quite a bit, but now we've found one of the cleanest engine-swapped BMWs yet, and for some incomprehensible reason nobody wanted to buy it for $24,000! It's got a Chevy small-block stroked to 427 cubes and equipped with all manner of hop-up madness (including a carburetor, which is why this car isn't a 570i), a Tremec 5-speed, and a Jaguar/Porsche/BMW rear suspension with outboard brakes. Thanks to rjones for the tip! [eBay, via Bring A Trailer]

2:00 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,985 views, 50 comments

Latest by layabout: Beautiful,just how a true street sleeper should be.Wish it was mine. more »

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Toyopet Crown For 1963, Now With More Toyoglide!

We've always loved Toyota's name for their Powerglide-based automatic transmission, but "Toyopet" just doesn't sound like the kind of name you'd use when you're planning to dominate the automotive world a few decades hence. The Crown got a lot more luxurious later on, but even in '63 it had a certain boxy presence... and look, no clutch pedal!

11:00 AM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,054 views, 14 comments

2009 mazda6

2009 Mazda6 Pricing To Start At $19,220, V6 At $24,800

As we suspected, Mazda North America will be pricing the base 2009 Mazda6 under $20,000: $19,220 for the four-cylinder model, to be exact. Need more power? Pick up a V6 model starting at $24,800. Those prices include destination charges, which you can probably waive if you want to take a vacation to Flat Rock, Michigan. PS: You don't. Full press release after the jump.

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10:40 AM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,378 views, 22 comments

down on the street

1965 Ford Thunderbird

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Some are beaters, some are flawless, all are cool. Today, we're going to address the Thunderbird Deficit, with this '65 Thunderbird Landau I found parked just around the corner from the Corvair Van.
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9:00 AM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,518 views, 44 comments

Latest by FuzzyPlushroom: Got one of these (well, a '66) as a "Down On The Highway" shot on the way home today. I'll submit it soon. These look just as good in Malaise Green. @Kelly: Or the 85 MPH speedometer in so many '80s more »

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