Author Archives: BajaBusta

1981: Thunderbird Rebop

April 10th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

In an effort to appeal to a larger audience, which enjoyed next to no success in the market, rumors were

1981 Dodge Omni 024 Commercial

April 9th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

Chrysler’s small 1981 L-body models, including the $6,149 Dodge Omni 024, offered the K-car’s Trans-4 engine as a new option,

1976 Ford Mustang II Commercial

April 9th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

After reviving a 302 V8 option for 1975, Ford’s Mustang II carried on into 1976 with several new optional features,

1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Test Drive

April 6th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

A revival of interest in ragtops was sparked by Chrysler’s 1982 decision to re-enter the market with open-bodied versions of

1980 Ford F-150 Test Drive

April 4th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

1979 Buick Riviera Commercial

April 2nd, 2017 | by BajaBusta

Base Rivieras held a 350-cid V8, but the new S Type got a special turbo V6, cranked up to 185hp.

1977 Lincoln Mark V Commercial

April 2nd, 2017 | by BajaBusta

Facelifted and downsized modestly, but wearing all new sheetmetal, the new Continental Mark V coupe again wore concealed headlights and

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive

March 30th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

Bowing as an early 1993 model, this compact 4×4 wagon was the first new Jeep since Chrysler acquired the nameplate

1981 Buick Regal Indy Pace Car Test Drive

March 28th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

1981: Was this the 1985 Beetle Convertible?

March 27th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

No, it wasn’t, actually, but it was an artists idea of what a thoroughly modernized Beetle ragtop would look like