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more about #1969 more comments → Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: I like the NuVinyl roof, even though it does have that spray-on hair vibe going. #1969 more » DrLemming: The 1968-69 El Caminos are my all-time favorite of the breed, but I must admit that the rear overhang looks like Gumby's stretched leg. #1969 more » HoonThatFerrari: ***Any of you experts out there got an opinion on the subject?*** Clearly, it's the exceedingly rare Malibino. Or maybe an Elcamibu. #1969 more » Novaload: Also, opening that hood is like looking through a time portal---truly amazing to see an original in its natural state, and not all chromed up and spot... more » Novaload: What a beauty. One of the best looking Chevelles ever, in any format, but this black/white is really classy. As for its identiy, if you were going to ... more » skaycog was here: I like El Caminos and Rancheros......two of God's greatest creations. #1969 more » Franzouse: I'm frankly quite envious. Added points for -as Murilee pointed out- having kept the original powertrain #1969 more » günter macbeetle, codename: chrystlubitshi: i have seen people do the spray on "vinyl" top before... this one looks a lot nicer than others i've seen... but i would still prefer it not be there.... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Seeing that Chrysler interior going to the crusher brings a tear to my eye. I love big-block land-yachts. #1969 more » Six Flags Over Tomsk: Dear people who consigned these beasts to the srapyard, What the hell is wrong with you?! Do you take pleasure in making us cry!?!? Love, Tomsk #1969 more » LTDScott: I actually know where there is an X100 parked in San Diego. Cool old beast. Unfortunately it appears to have been attacked by the tin worm since it's ... more » ABSORB: How does someone not realize the value of this car. They could have gotten way more for this car selling it at a discount on craigslist, then selling ... more » DrLemming: The X-100 was theoretically available with matt-black finish on the trunk lid area. Don't remember ever seeing one on the road. The Marauder was Mer... more » tonyola: Aw, man - this is so sad. Both cars are collector-worthy. They're amongst the last attempts by Detroit to make sporty full-size coupes before the mala... more » MushyHeirloom: I'm sure there's logic here, somewhere... ...no, actually, there really isn't. Can't even blame it on smog, or CfCs, or the other usual culprits. #1969 more » -
#downonthestreet
1969 Chevrolet El Camino
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We now have our first-ever five-time DOTS honoree: WhatWouldJesseDo. More » -
#downonthejunkyard
1969 Mercury Marauder X-100, 1968 Chrysler 300 Go To Crusher Side By Side
Have you ever seen a Marauder X-100 on the street? You'd think that having one of the all-time coolest car names of all time would have spared this monster, but you'd be wrong! More » -
#carmovies
The Movie That Put Paul Newman In The Driver's Seat: "Winning"
After reviewing a good Paul Newman book, we ought to watch the trailer from the film that helped turn Newman from ordinary car lover to rabid racer. More » -
#racing
La Ronde Infernale: 24 Hours Of Le Mans 1969
Scroggs has worked his magic again, ferreting out this great documentary about the 1969 24 Hours Of Le Mans. More » -
#downonthestreet
1969 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Fresh off the boat from England, a RHD Minor Traveller! More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Alfa Not Running? Take The Corona!
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. How could you not love this battered old Toyota? More » -
#hoodscoopoftheweek
Hood Scoop Of The Week: Plymouth Road Runner Air Grabber
I was going to follow up the Rover 3500 triple scoop with the terrifying '64 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt scoop, but then it became clear that we were having a Chrysler sort of a weekend. More » -
#classicadwatch
When Ugliness Was a Volkswagen Virtue
These days, Volkswagen's marketers would sooner dump ground glass down their lederhosen than pitch their products as no-frills utilitarian transportation, but their predecessors had different cars to work with. More » -
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#projectcarhell
Project Car Hell, Affordable 60s Alfa Romeo Edition: 2000 Spider or 1750 Berlina?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's coolest... and most hellish! Look how well the trio of Alfas did at Lemons New England- great cars, obviously! More » -
#downonthestreet
1969 AMC AMX
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We need more AMCs in this series! More » -
#modelhell
Model Hell Continues To Beckon: Vintage AMC SC/Rambler Kit In 1:25 Scale!
I managed to avoid adding the Revell Gaga and the 1:16 scale first-gen Civic to my Model Hell Garage, but this one is proving even tougher to resist. More » -
#crazyeurocarboy
The 1969 German Grand Prix
Here's your daily Nordschleife diversion: nine minutes of professional footage from the dawn of aerodynamics. More » -
#downonthestreet
1969 Mercury Cougar
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Everyone loves the Mercury Cougar, right? More » -
#classicadwatch
The Jalopnik Top 10 Vintage Ford Mustang TV Commercials
More than any car we've seen, the Mustang has always been marketed as a product that can transform its owner's entire life. A Mustang buyer becomes somebody different, according to Ford.
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#retro
It's 1969, And You Need Some 7.75x14 Whitewalls For The Buick!
A set of new Cragars for $50? OK, killjoys, we know that's about 300 bucks in 2009 money, but this Mark C. Bloome ad from the January 24, 1969 Los Angeles Times is still fascinating.
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#downonthestreet
1969 Citroën DS Station Wagon
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. See, I'm not leaving, and DOTS isn't going away! More » -
#downonthejunkyard
1969 Saab 99 Surrounded By Jaguars On Death Row
Our last Junkyard Find was a classic Detroit machine, but California junkyards get plenty of decades-old imports as well. Today we'll be checking out an old Swedish car that's reached the end of the line. More » -
#retro
Stonewall Veteran 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Still Flies Rainbow Flag After 40 Years
A reader recently pointed out that the DOTS 1969 Cadillac Coupe DeVille convertible is actually a '70. How did he know that? Because he owns the most famous 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible in the world! More » -
#projectcarhell
PCH, Engine In The Back Edition: Renault Dauphine Gordini or Pair Of 1969 Chevy Corvairs?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Today we're going to debut a new PCH logo, courtesy of Walker Canada.
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#wrecks
Olde English 800-Fueled Driver Obliterates Union Jack-Adorned MGB-GT, We Struggle To Find Meaning
When you've poured gallons of sweat and stacks of cash into a beloved project car, your heart gets crushed by Fate's hobnailed boot when you come home to discover it's been totaled while parked. More »
