Retro Crushing: Flex "Rounding Retrofit 60 Face" 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

Every once in a rising sun, I find myself admiring the 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser. This is the generation built from 1991-1997 that retained the old formula of large cast iron inline six under the hood coupled to solid axles front and rear, and it was the most evolved version of that species that was ever sold in the US, with a whole new range of engines, coil spring / linkage suspension, and some luxury features. However, I also find myself (a bit less often) admiring and pining for the classic lines of the preceding 1980s Cruiser, known as the 60 series. But what if you could have both? That's where the Japanese aftermarket steps in. Find this "Flexcustom Wonder" 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser for sale in Japan for ¥2,198,000 (about $18,300 today) via flexnet.co.jp.

Show Car: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

If you are going to throw caution to the wind and drop serious coin on a classic muscle car, do yourself a favor and avoid the air conditioned tent of the big auction houses and instead head to the back pages of your local Autotrader Magazine craigslist where you can find all sorts of classics for reasonable price.  Find this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle offered for $19,500 in the SF Bay Area, CA.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Half Camper: 1975 Audi Fox Trailer

Building a custom trailer from half of an old car is a hit and miss game where the end result can be range from a fantastic BBQ to something straight from a horror movie.  This next feature is oddly well executed and looks like the perfect trailer for a classic Fox owner.  Find this 1975 Audi Fox Trailer offered for $400 in El Paso, TX.  Tip from Johnny.

DT Radio Show Ep 12: Dr J Talks Impalas, Crawfish, and Miatas

Vince and Chris are joined this week by Julian, aka Dr.J and his son Dr.J Jr. They talk Impala skin care products, bugs (not the VW kind), bunny suits and much more. Same old Vince. Enjoy!

Racer Style: 1974 Porsche 914-6 Conversion

The Porsche 914 was for years the affordable way into a mid-engine classic with awesome 70s style, but prices have been creeping up, particularly for the 6-cylinder variant. Forget picking up one of the 3,300 factory built 914/6s and instead get this next one built for the track.  Find this 1974 Porsche 914-6 Conversion here on eBay bidding for $19,000 in San Jose, CA with 4 days to go.

Belichick's New Ride: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI DSG

The beating that Volkswagen has been taking over this emissions cheating debacle has been epic, and not wanting to be one to miss a bandwagon, or a chance to beat a dead horse...I'm gonna throw in my two cents.  First, however, I am going to make fun of the New England Patriots Cheatriots by introducing this next car as the perfect ride for Bill Belichick or Tom Brady...just gotta let a little air outta the tires first.  Find this 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI DSG here on eBay bidding for $4,156 with 1 days to go, located in Thomaston, CT.

Shocking Germtalian: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Electric Conversion

Volkswagen's Type 34 Karmann Ghia coupe was the lesser-known cousin of the Type 14 (otherwise known as the Karmann Ghia that everyone knows and loves...and just what the heck is this angry looking thing?). Based on the Type 3 platform, the Type 34 was a slightly more evolved version of the idea of an aircooled Volkswagen that looked like a sports car, even if it still drove like a Beetle. But what if you could drive one without the requisite VW emissions guilt? Who will fill the market niche with an all-electric Type 34 Ghia?!? Fear not - we found it! Check out this 1963 Volkswagen Type 34 electric conversion for sale in Durham, NC for $7,000 via TheSamba.com classifieds.

Tan, But Not Beige: 1980 BMW 528i E12

The first car to wear a 5 Series badge was the E12 generation of BMW's executive platform, and technically the 5 was a designation that this was the fifth generation of BMW's New Class platform.  Regardless of naming convention, the Gruppo Bertone conceived, Paul Bracq designed and Claus Luthe facelifted (post 1976) E12 is a classic you can afford to drive every day.  Find this 1980 BMW 528i offered for $3,500 in Eagle, ID via craigslist.  Tip from Chris.

Small Fry: 1963 Datsun NL320 Monster Truck

In the world of the 4X4 mini truck, the Suzuki Samurai reigns supreme -- but there are times when a classic competitor arrives and puts the Samurai on notice.  Notable custom examples include the '72 Honda N600 custom, the '65 Austin Mini Meep, the '68 Citroen 2CV LeSami and the '61 MG Midget thing, but today's oddball Datsun really gives the others a run for the money.  Find this 1963 Datsun NL320 Monster Truck here on eBay bidding for $1,655 reserve-not-met with 4 days to go, located in Oakland, CA.

The Hilarious Crossover Of Car Models And Medical Codes

The automotive world is full of alphanumeric model names, internal codes, and manufacturers designations that mean something to causal car owners and car geeks alike. Similarly, in the medical field there is something called an ICD-10 code that accurately and concisely describes any medical problem from the basic headache (G44.1), the second time you are bitten by a squirrel (W53.21XD), and the second time you are burned by your water skis catching on fire (V91.07XD).  Today we explore the times when those medical codes cross over into car codes that makes the inner 8 year old inside you squirm with delight.

Weekly Clickismo: Scale Excavator, '58 Ford, Turbo Peugeot, Rochdale Olympic

Welcome to another episode of Daily Weekly Clickismo, where we feature the best cars featured on other websites around the planet -- think of it like a best of the worst.  Today we've got a 1:2.5 scale R/C truck, loader & excavator from BringaTrailer, a clean 1958 Ford Custom 300 2-dr from Hemmings Blog, a Turbo-Berline Peugeot from RustyButTrusty.com, and 1963 Rochdale Olympic from Barnfinds.com.

Crusty Classic: 1969 BMW 2002

We just featured a crusty BMW 2002 the other day, but this next one is considerably better looking [arguable! -ed. CFlo] and comes with a spare 2002Tii engine/gearbox.  The asking price is higher, but if the paint isn't totally fried and it is mechanically in decent shape, it could be a sweet deal.  Find this 1969 BMW 2002 offered for $4,250 in Los Angeles, CA via craigslist.

The Time Traveler: A Collection of Cars From Each Decade of 20th Century

DT tipper Zach sent in a fabulous collection of  cars from his local Bellingham, WA craigslist, where apparently the 1990s did not exist...or Bellingham is still stuck in the '80s. Either way, here is his list with some snarky commentary from me (E-i-C Vince) in Italics.

Bi Polar: 1984 Maserati Biturbo

Owning a Maserati Biturbo is the vehicular equivalent of reading bad romance novels. You'll make fun of it in front of others, claim you wouldn't want one, but that muscly Fabio impersonator on the cover just draws you in like freshly polished Italian red paint.  Sure, the Maserati Biturbo won't be as reliable as a Honda Civic, but life shouldn't be lived in some protective bubble -- sometimes you gotta take a risk that you won't reach your destination. Just keep your phone charged and AAA membership paid up. Find this 1984 Maserati Biturbo here on eBay bidding for $500 with 4 days to go, located in Highland, CA.  (Previous auction ended at $2150 a few days ago...but it has been relisted).

Thursday Twister: No B-Post

Welcome back another edition of the Thursday Twister, DT's weekly quiz show where we discuss the stuff that nobody wants to talk about...not even us.   That doesn't really make sense, because I'll talk to anybody about anything, but that is probably a story better kept for a trained therapist.  Anyway, today we are looking for all the 4-door cars that are missing the B-pillar.

Roughie: 1971 BMW 2002

The round tail light (roundie) BMW 1600/2000/2002 is a classic by any yardstick, so it isn't often that you see one that runs/drives offered for less than a stack of 10 Benjamins...but here we are.  Find this 1971 BMW 2002 offered for $900 in Bremerton, WA. Tip from Zach Z.

DT Radio Show, Now On iTunes & More!

by DT Radio Show Producer Ben -- In honor of today being national podcast day in the United States, we at DT Radio have taken the next step in making our great show easily accessible to the unwashed masses of gear heads. As of now we are available on iTunes in the podcast app as well as the DT web site and podbean.com. The only thing we ask in return for this top shelf entertainment is for you to subscribe to the show and leave us a rating and review.  This will make us more relevant when people search for car related podcasts. Every review will be read on the air, so please take a minute to tell us what you think!

AC Cobra Lookalike: 1956 MG MGA

Back in the day, before the Cobra kit car industry (led by the likes of Factory Five, All Pro Cars, BackDraft Racing -- read a huge list on kitcarlist.com here) flooded the market with AC Ace lookalikes, if you wanted to drive a Cobra, you either had to drop some serious coin on a real one or do some creative bodywork on an MGA....like this 1956 MG MGA faux-bra offered for $5,000 in Santa Margarita, CA via craigslist. Tip from Sean.