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1973-1996

1984 Subaru Libero E10 – Exterior and Interior – Motorworld Classics Bodensee 2022

February 12, 2024

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In 1984, the Subaru Libero E10 offered a compact alternative to conventional vans, combining microvan dimensions with a rear-engine layout and optional four-wheel drive. Known in Japan as the Subaru Domingo and in other markets as the Subaru Sumo, the Libero E10 represented Subaru’s interpretation of the lightweight multi-purpose vehicle. Technical Details The 1984 Subaru […]

1946-1972

1970 Datsun 240Z – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

April 28, 2022

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When the Datsun 240Z arrived in 1970, it changed how the world viewed Japanese sports cars. With a six-cylinder engine, independent suspension, and competitive pricing, it offered performance previously associated with European marques. The 240Z quickly became a defining model for Datsun’s global expansion. Technical Details The 1970 Datsun 240Z was powered by the L24 […]

1973-1996

1984 Toyota Celica TA – Exterior and Interior – Oldtimer-Meeting Baden-Baden 2021

April 28, 2022

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In 1984, the Toyota Celica entered a new generation that broke decisively with its rear-wheel-drive past. The “TA” designation is commonly associated with earlier Celica codes, but by 1984 the model had transitioned to the T160 series with front-wheel drive. This shift reflected Toyota’s broader engineering direction in the 1980s. Technical Details The 1984 Toyota […]

1973-1996

1980 Datsun Sunny Coupe 140Y – Exterior and Interior – Classic Expo Salzburg 2021

March 31, 2022

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By 1980, compact Japanese cars had firmly established themselves in European and global markets. The Datsun Sunny Coupé 140Y represented a practical yet stylish interpretation of the small rear-wheel-drive formula. Positioned below larger saloons but above basic economy transport, the 1980 Datsun Sunny 140Y Coupé combined efficiency, mechanical simplicity, and subtle sporting character. Technical Details […]