June 1, 2016

1965 Matra Bonnet Djet 5S

1965 Matra Bonnet Djet 5S

The Iconic 1965 Matra Bonnet Djet 5S: A French Classic Sports Car

The 1965 Matra Bonnet Djet 5S stands as a testament to French engineering and design prowess in the realm of classic sports cars. This remarkable vehicle, a product of the collaborative efforts between René Bonnet and Matra, showcases a unique blend of innovation, performance, and style that has cemented its place in automotive history. Known for being the pioneer of mid-engined cars, the Matra Bonnet Djet 5S set the stage for future sports car designs from renowned brands like ATS, Lamborghini, and Ferrari.

A Brief History of the Matra Bonnet Djet 5S
The Matra Bonnet Djet 5S, initially introduced as the René Bonnet Djet in 1962, underwent significant transformation when Matra took over production in 1964. The model we focus on, the 1965 Matra Bonnet Djet 5S, represents the first year of Matra's full production and exemplifies their commitment to excellence in automotive design. The vehicle, produced between 1962 and 1967, is a 2-seat, mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car that was revolutionary for its time.

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May 31, 2016

Original Low Miles, 1989 Honda CRX SI

Original Low Miles, 1989 Honda CRX SI

Original Low Miles, 1989 Honda CRX SI For Sale

This a top trim level of the Honda CRX range in generally known as the SI (Sport Injected) series. The CRX was offered as a sports car with Kammback body style, with room for two passengers and has a lot of praise and awards come from various autocar media worldwide so there is no doubting what kind of this car really is.

Total 233,171 CRX's were built by Honda between 1983-1991 and gained a popularity about its performance, nimble handling, and good fuel economy. As shown here is an unmolested example of the second generation Honda CRX SI built in 1989 come with a super rare color Barbados Yellow with original low miles on it, that was listed in Craigslist about 7 days ago when we write here.

1989 Honda CRX SI Interior

For its age is a quite remarkable example, seems is rarely used. The interior is in good condition overall, though the wrapped door is scratched as well as the carpet and seats shows some minor wear.

1989 Honda CRX SI Engine

Here's one families of the Honda D series inline-four cylinder engine, designed as performance and reliability purpose with high level fuel efficient, and this was made to fitted in the CRX SI US version well-known as the 16-valve 1.6L D16A6 engine it's able to produce 108 hp. Like the Civic, due to the wide availability of parts, the CRX is popular for motorsport usage. Nowadays, the car is popular for drag, autocross, and road racing events.



May 30, 2016

Restored To Original, 1934 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet

Restored To Original, 1934 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet

Restored To Original, 1934 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet For Sale

This an American old car that was made by Ford in 1934 and has been restored to original. Nearly a century, the car carry an 21 stud flathead V8 engine with 3 speed manual transmission that likely already looked old-fashioned but it was still roadworthy today. Would be nice to kept it.

As shown here is a Ford DeLuxe series perform as 2-door cabriolet comes with rumble seats is said runs and drives well, need nothing just drive and fun behind the wheel. Found this one in Craigslist in San Diego, California asking $59999.

1934 Ford Deluxe Interior

This car have received a rebuilt interior like the original, looks so simple but it classy for its era. The dash wood element and leather upholstery so clean and neat hard to find clumsiness here. Overall still shows well and dash fittings all appear to be in nice shape hoped work well too.

1934 Ford Deluxe Motor

As you've seen here for 1934 model, Ford carry a first generation flathead V-8 engine which is crowned as a pioneer and the most important engine developments for the 20th century, and it remains famous in the classic car hobbies even today, despite the huge variety of other popular V8s that followed. 82 years old still running well... it alsome.



1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe

1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe

1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe For Sale

It was this car that made Volvo's name famous throughout the world because of its good reputation for toughness and longevity. Not only that, surprisingly for a car with a relatively small engine to have performance that exceeded many people's expectations. Volvo Amazon's performance could match, in some cases exceed some of the sports cars of that period. So no wonder that saw Amazon in many races and rally competitions as a race car at that time.

Yes, we are talking about a Sweden mid-size car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars between 1956 to 1970, it Volvo 120 series commonly known as the Amazon model categorized as an executive car became renowned as the world's first manufacturer to provide front seat belts and featuring three-point seat belts as standard equipment. A total of 667,791 was built by Volvo, and about 60% were exported including to the US market. As shown here one was exported to the US, Volvo 122S Amazon built in 1967 fairly cool as a 2-door coupe offered for sale on Craigslist for $3250 in Tacoma.


1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Coupe Interior

The Ad does not touch on the interior in writing, but it has 3 photos included. Of the three all focused on the front side, not represent all so we take this one as focusing here. Perhaps with this photo, you will see the 49-year-old interior still has its original beauty although wear was shown. At the very least, no rot is present, and would be great if all panel instruments were to be in work properly. Curious to see the rear end and headliner You should ask for them directly from the owner.

1967 Volvo 122S Amazon Engine

Designed as a performance model equipped with a dual carburetor, reputed to be very durable, that's the Volvo B18 engine as you see here. It's late of the B18 inline-four engine, displaced 1.8L fitted overhead valves operated by pushrods (OHV) can produce about 85 to 100 hp. The current owner says the engine has been slightly bored out and has a few new parts added.



May 28, 2016

Very Rare, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa

1984 Lamborghini Jalpa

Very Rare, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa For Sale

This a rare opportunity to have ownership of the Italian bull under a million dollars. Found this one on Craigslist a very rare Lamborghini Jalpa 1984 model year, the seller says it is only 410 units ever made, and this one is of them. Same as the Countach but much less expensive, the Jalpa was also designed by Bertone but for an affordable model of Lamborghini automobile. If you want to compare it to the Countach, the Jalpa has more advantages, is easier to drive, has better visibility, and is more tractable in heavy traffic and at slow speeds.

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1984 Lamborghini Jalpa Interior

How do you feel about the interior? that was good?... For me, all looks neat, and clean hard to find imperfections here. At first glance it is similar to the Lamborghini Silhouette interior, the Jalpa has larger a steering wheel and the dashboard used a new kind of box-shaped instrumentation also more lather for thicker seats to comfort while driving.

1984 Lamborghini Jalpa Engine

Affordable model, affordable power that was the Jalpa. As shown here is a double overhead camshaft version of the Lamborghini Silhouette engine, called a 3.5L V8 the Jalpa version which is capable to produce 255 hp. The factory claims the Jalpa could accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.0 seconds, with a top speed of 145 mph (234 km/h), but the Classic & Sports Car magazine, quoted a little slower for acceleration only 6.8 seconds for 0-60 mph.