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Junkyard Find: 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante LS

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Our own Corey Lewis has written the definitive history of the Mitsubishi Diamante as a four-part Rare Rides Icons series, going all the way back to the original Sigma. Before continuing here, you'll need to read the whole series first: Part I , Part II , Part III , Part IV. The engine is a 3.5-liter

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Che Bello: Centenary Alfas Sold Out Globally

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Gear such as unique wheels, carbon fiber mirror caps, and a dark grille were all part of the deal, as was a fettled limited slip diff that deployed some mechanical tricks instead of basically just using traction control wizardry.& turbocharged V6 engine good for 505 rampant Italian horsepower. We'd take the sedan.

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Junkyard Find: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Coupe

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Plenty of cops and cabdrivers drove Diplomats and Gran Furies over the following decade, and all the faux-velour inside and opera lights outside couldn't erase that. The base engine was a 225-cubic-inch Slant-6 rated at 110 horsepower and 180 pound-feet. Sold by Roger Mauro, who was well-known for his racing prowess around these parts.

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Junkyard Find: 1986 BMW 325es

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The supply of junkyard E30s began drying up about 2011 or 2012, at around the same time as millions of budding car freaks got smartphones, went online, and learned that they needed to obtain E30s to modify and then crash into concrete abutments and light poles in mall parking lots. Images: Murilee Martin] Become a TTAC insider.

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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate – Not Quite Fully Charged

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It’s already an EV, you’re not waiting for an internal-combustion engine to turn over and fire. You can have some fun here, but I feel like the C40 could do more with a little extra effort on Volvo’s part. But the price tag is a bit off-putting. Images © 2023 Tim Healey/TTAC.com] Become a& TTAC& insider.