Tag: Junkyard Gem

The 2006 Volvo V50 T5 AWD was a standout in the world of Swedish wagons. With its turbocharged engine and manual transmission, it offered a unique driving experience that set it apart from its...

In 1995, the automotive world bid farewell to the Colt, but Mitsubishi enthusiasts were still able to get their hands on its Mitsubishi-branded counterpart for another year. The 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage S Coupe may...

The car graveyard is a place where vehicles go to die, succumbing to rust, neglect, and the passage of time. However, amidst the sea of decaying metal and broken dreams, there are sometimes rare...

In a Colorado junkyard, among the rows of forgotten vehicles, lies a unique gem - the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Disney Gucci Edition. This customized Chevrolet stands out with its elaborate airbrush artwork...

In response to competition from smaller car manufacturers such as American Motors, Volkswagen, and Renault, each of the Detroit Big Three automakers developed their own compact car for the 1960 model year. General Motors...

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is a rare gem found in a Denver junkyard, showcasing a piece of hybrid history in the automotive world. This model was BMW's foray into hybrid technology, offering a...

Ford introduced the C-Max Hybrid in 2013 as a replacement for the Escape Hybrid in the United States. The C-Max was the first American-market Ford model available only as a hybrid. It was designed...

The International Harvester Corporation has a long history of producing light trucks, starting in 1907 and continuing until the last IHC Scout Terras were built in 1980. The company's pickup production spanned until 1975,...

In the early 1980s, many car manufacturers offered station wagons to American car shoppers. Toyota was one of them, with the Cressida being one of its offerings. This particular 1982 Cressida wagon was found...

Electric vehicles have been on the market long enough to start showing up in junkyards. After writing about thousands of discarded vehicles, I've noticed that new types of cars usually end up in self-service...