“Hey Sajeev, it’s Mark. We’re up in Tomball looking at a ’95 Bronco. We could use some advice.”
Without sarcasm, a laugh, or any explanation, Sajeev replied with one word, “Run.”
When Raoul Duke, protagonist of Hunter S. Thompson’s best-known work, goes to cover the story of the ’71 Mint 400 race, he attempts to observe the race from a Ford-owned truck. When I saw this ’72 at a Denver wrecking yard a few days ago, I figured I might be looking at that very same truck! (Read More…)
The precise evolution of the SUV, like all car genres is debatable, but there’s no question that the International Scout is the critical link between the military Jeep and the modern SUV. It was the first vehicle of the genre to be designed from scratch to meet the anticipated growth in the off-road capable civilian market, and it clearly was the template for its many imitators: Ford Bronco, Range Rover, Chevy Blazer, Dodge Ramcharger, as well as the Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero (and others). True to its name, the Scout led the industry into the land of milk and SUV profits, even if it bowed out early. (Read More…)
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jhefner - Believe it or not, a car does not have to be an uber luxury or sports car to develop a fondness and sense of attachment to it. Golden2husky is right. I remember when the first...
Bertel Schmitt - I would like to reiterate the warning at the end of the article. It pains me when I have to ban someone. Don’t make me ban more...
dmf - After someone else ran a stop sign at me, I ended up stuck with one of these as a rental while my car is being repaired. I have been able to fit some nice and...
Beerboy12 - I agree the Logan’s ride is very good. There are two benefits to having the wheels far back. One is cabin space and the other is ride,...
sunridge place - ‘Thanks for bringing up the loan covenant and DIP financing. I didn’t want to get that explicit since someone would have taken exception to my comment and...
TAP - The button trans was very reliable. My ’66 Saab had 4-on-the-tree also. It never hung up like my ’63 Nova shifter- I would...
28-Cars-Later - Well put.
28-Cars-Later - I agree its a bit crazy, but if you look a whats out there for families none of it is very fuel efficient.
highdesertcat - Thanks for bringing up the loan covenant and DIP financing. I didn’t want to get that explicit since someone would have taken exception to my comment and...
oldowl - If you live near Ft. Myers I sympathize. The Kia dealer there is ultimately obnoxious. And always on.