At the vehicle’s release, Jaguar said: “This is the beginning of a new era for Jaguar.” Later in the release, Jaguar said that the XF is the first of a new sedan design language for the brand and that it has a coupe-style roofline. The production XF hit the road in September 2007. Instead, the marque aimed for serious sex appeal. That car was a preview for the big styling change to come for the brand. In 2007, Director of Design Ian Callum worked with Head of Advanced Design Julian Thomson to create the C-XF concept car.
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As Car and Driver reported in January 2007, Jaguar’s sales were falling, cash was bleeding out, and its then-owner, Ford, was considering selling the brand. Here’s a way into a fast cat without breaking the bank. 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged – $8,500 CarGurus Seller It’s $9,500 from the seller in Davison, Michigan.
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Power comes from a 216.5 cubic inch six making 92 HP and pushing it through a column-shift manual transmission.
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This Business Coupe is apparently an older restoration and there appear to be minor mods such as the rear bumper no longer being chrome. According to Hagerty, Business Coupe models represented the cheapest of the line and could be had for as little as $1,300 in 1950. Today, we have a 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Business Coupe for less than half of that price. Chevy touted the vehicle’s good ventilation that made the car “breathe.”īack in March, I showed you what $26,000 buys you with a cherry red 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe.
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Deluxe models represented the higher end of Chevrolet and prices varied based on body style or options.įor 1949, Chevrolet advertised Deluxe models as having a series nameplate on front fenders, stainless steel moldings and trim, rear wheel covers on coupes and wagons, striped cloth seats, a light for the glovebox, a clock, an ashtray, and a cigarette lighter. Of those, you could get them in Fleetline or Styleline. The marque sold Special and Deluxe models of vehicles in a variety of body styles. 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Business Coupe – $9,500 Facebook SellerĪs Hagerty writes, in 1949, Chevrolet overhauled its lineup, updating its vehicles to a modern post-World War II look featuring design elements like pontoon fenders. It’s $8,000 from the seller in Oswego, Kansas with 213,000 miles. This one is said to have rust on its rear quarters, but it presents better inside and out than most in this price range. I’ve noticed that the vast majority of Ramchargers for sale for under $10,000 have cancerous rust problems. Normally, I’d search for the best version of a vehicle I could find. This goes through an automatic transmission to reach the rear wheels. Power comes from a 360 cubic inch fuel-injected V8 making 193 HP and 285 lb-ft torque. Notable changes include a permanently affixed welded-steel top and more rear legroom. This Ramcharger comes from the SUV’s second generation. Introduced in 1974 and riding on a shortened version of the Ram’s platform, the Dodge Ramcharger offered Mopar fans an off-roader with seating for up to six and up to 440 cubic inches of V8 power.
These SUVs boasted style, practicality, and off-road prowess. The 1970s saw a rise in large truck-based SUVs like the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Ford Bronco, and the International Harvester Scout. Here’s what I’m looking at this week! 1990 Dodge Ramcharger – $8,000 Facebook Seller Yet, everything runs and I’ve even managed to snag some imports. As such, you will not find a single vehicle on this list above that. It’s a return to my roots of cheap stuff that doesn’t break the bank. This week, I’ve challenged myself to find neat vehicles all for under $10,000. Some of the vehicles I find are purely window shopping for everyone but maybe Beau. Some of them are cheap and some of them are not. Mercedes’ Marketplace Madness turns the long lists of vehicles I’d love to buy into something for you all to enjoy. At the same time, I love building a list of cars, trucks, and motorcycles that I would buy if I had the money to buy them. I’m always looking for the next deal, but most of the time, I’m left empty-handed. Welcome back to Mercedes’ Marketplace Madness! As you know, I love picking up dirt-cheap cars, motorcycles, and campers, then telling you lovely readers about the dumb things that I do with them.
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