Toyota Celica Supra: Bargain Collectible

post from Classical Drive on 26 December 2006 11:06:28 PM. © Classical Drive

When the first Toyota Celica Supra appeared in 1979 I was both fascinated and confused. The long nose gave an impression of power and indeed, under that hood was a single-overhead-cam inline six which reminded me of similar engines in more exotic fare; for all intents and purposes it ought to have been a Grand Tourer in the classic continental style. Yet everything from the cowl on back said 'Celica' and while the Celica was a very nice sports-compact it had never masqueraded as a performer. Nevertheless the Supra offered its own charms. It was, as we sometimes say about certain middle-age women, "pleasantly attractive." Buyers could choose between a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic with overdrive. Options included power windows and power locks, cruise control and, in 1980, leather-trimmed seating and automatic climate-control. A tilt steering wheel, zippered pockets on the backs of the front seats, tonneau cover under the hatch and AM/FM/MPX 4-speaker stereo radio were standard. The Supra also introduced Toyota's first electronic fuel injection system. MK2 Supras began drawing away from their Celica roots and MK3's, by far the most handsome, established the marque as a serious performer. Sadly, the final version, like Nissan's 300ZX and Mazda's RX-7, was absurdly expensive, even absurd in its whaletail appearance, appearing just as the economy encountered a major roadblock. All of which makes the MK1 Celica Supra an interesting collectible at a bargain basement price.

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900/93 video

post from Saab Weblog - Trollhattan Saab on 26 December 2006 06:32:00 PM. © Saab Weblog - Trollhattan Saab

The unofficial NG900 and OG9-3 month commenceth! OK, this ain't the best cut video you've seen, but it's a good bunch of photos of some great 900s and 9-3s set as a slideshow. There's some ridiculously modified Saabs in this, but mostly it's a bunch of tastily modded cars. Note again the difference a good set of wheels can make. Enjoy....

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Another Saab Safety story

post from Saab Weblog - Trollhattan Saab on 26 December 2006 05:20:00 PM. © Saab Weblog - Trollhattan Saab

I saw this story in my news feeds just before Christmas, but didn't think too much more of it. A guy in a Honda is said to have had a seizure. He crashed into a Saab and then his car went into the Charles River and he had to be fished out of the freezing water by some bystanders. I was reminded of this story again today as I received an email from Peter L, and the Saab involved in...

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Big Block Chevy BBQ & Musclecar BBQ Grills

post from CarNewz on 26 December 2006 05:13:00 PM. © CarNewz

BS Brash

Man, I gotta get me one of these babies! It might help slake my hunger for Musclecars?
Check these out if you are a BBQ nut like I am. This is big enough to invite all of my car buddies over for Saturday nite beer and lie car show.

These are unique, All Steel, Built To Order
These one of a kind grills are powder coated to withstand 900° F with prices starting at $1300.00 Man that look's big enough to BBQ a whole hog on it!

Here are some of their features:
Custom Ladder Bars with Diamond Plate Shelves
Propane Version with Wiseco Piston control knobs.
Remote Control AM/FM/CD Car Stereo with Indoor/Outdoor Speakers and Power Supply.
Nitrous Purge System w/remote control
Idea for a custom accessory? We can build it for you.
Branding Irons and Grill Surfaces
We offer custom made branding irons and stainless steel grill surfaces welded to the surface.

Prices for branding irons and grill surfaces start at $80.00. Call for definite pricing.

3/16" thick water-cut stainless steel
18" stainless steel handle or Hurst shifter
Your signature or company logo

They offer custom built grills and accessories for the lugnut in you.

Say? When you order one of these, tell 'em that your old buddy BS sent ya, maybe they will give me one if enough of you guys will buy one?
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Gillet Vertigo, Alfa hearted exotic

post from GTSPIRIT.COM - Gumball 3000, Bullrun, Cannonball & MORE on 26 December 2006 04:29:00 PM. © GTSPIRIT.COM - Gumball 3000, Bullrun, Cannonball & MORE

The 1st time that this beauty was shown, was at the Detroit Motorshow in 1995. A Vertigo was even chosen to be the pace car for every 1995 ProCar championship race, including the Monaco Formula One GP. Everybody must have thought: why is this not a production car, it would be very exclusive! A racing [...]

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Ford Goes Hat-In-Hand To Toyota

post from 4 Drivers Only on 26 December 2006 03:09:53 PM. © 4 Drivers Only

Pardon for spoiling the excitement, but there's been an electric wave that's hit the blogosphere recently that needs a little dampening. It has been reported that since Ford lost its #2 automaker status to Toyota and that the Japanese...

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Video > Cadillac BLS

post from 4 Drivers Only on 26 December 2006 01:05:03 PM. © 4 Drivers Only

The following link is to an (0:46) advertisement from General Motors Europe (GME). For those out there who have critiqued "The General" for badge engineering itself into a dark corner, the new Cadillac BLS gives fuel to their fire....

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