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Aftermarket grille, garbage paint and an orphaned 85 HP turbo diesel that was well known for being unforgiving if maintenance was lacking....and that was in the context of the 200Tdi engine that came after it!

If it can be had for the sort of coin that allows for an engine upgrade, new firewall and paint...it'd be OK. Otherwise, nope.

Is it bad that I want to build something like this, but with two wheels at the front? Like this, but motorized:

@hfv you’re right. That was my least favorite anyway.

@just-jeepin GIB!

@just-jeepin I'd go for the creamsicle paint alt text
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@jminer Despite my affection for green in general, I’m not a big fan of this color scheme.

But I’d definitely enjoy it. Someday I need to own a Brooks Stevens design.

@just-jeepin anyone want to donate 30 grand so I can build my scout into a 60k rig?

@ramblinrover Well you won't be living for long if you're in the trunk.

@just-jeepin I must have been driving near a Studebaker club meeting on Saturday. I saw 4 on US-40 Saturday afternoon within a few minutes of each other.

@wheelerguy Viper dreams with 2007 Dodge Nitro with 200K miles reality is all 7500 credits can do

@aestheticsinmotion I remember seeing a 1969 Boss 429 for the impossibly high price of $10k in a used car circular when I was in high school. I wanted that car!

@streetsofperth the 2WD daddy of the 4WD Eagle

@flatisflat No bubble here! Woof.

@just-jeepin these have been under the radar a bit too. A decent example going for less than $10k.

@cb By definition. #BaT

@highlander @Just-Jeepin and $56,924....goodness..... that's a darn good auction.

@wbizarre Manta Manta! I've seen some abandoned ones but I'm not convinced any are left that aren't major projects.

@jminer These cars are surprisingly accommodating of height, less so of girth. I’m 6’5” and fit comfortably but getting in is a bit of a process (worth it).

@just-jeepin man 45k is a lot of money for a car produced in huge numbers even though this one is really clean.

@just-jeepin I love old Celica's, Except those with that nasty slushbox..

@just-jeepin It won't be sporty, I can say that. These are cruisers. I've heard of these old MB manuals being an "oar in a barrel". To me, the manual has curiosity value more than anything, but I am fine with automatics, I may not be the target market here.