I always liked the Edsels, too bad they got such a bad reception when they came out. Of course the name didn't necessarily helpabscate wrote: 22 Feb 2026, 04:18 How about the double headlight one peeking out? Studebsker or maybe even an Edsel?
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98' S70, base, 5-speed manual, pewter/ tan, 148k miles
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 161k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project )
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 161k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
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Nothing to be seen in the picture of the newer cars. Maybe the BMW of whatever version on the LHS facing us?
Neil.
Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
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LA, 1990. The billboard is for the movie "Misery".
L->R: Olds (model?), Chevy Caprice wagon, Toyota Celica(?), MB 280 or 380, Buick Century (1986-1990), Caprice
L->R: Olds (model?), Chevy Caprice wagon, Toyota Celica(?), MB 280 or 380, Buick Century (1986-1990), Caprice
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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scot850
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Would these be the daily cars being driven back in 1990? That was when Misery was released.
Toyota is a Corolla Liftback, also referenced as a Corolla Deluxe Sports Coupe of the early 1980's.
The MB could be a 280/380/350/450/500 and if it is 1990 even a 560!
The American car's I have little idea, and to be honest none are of interest to me. I drove a large wagon like the Taxi on the left in the late 1980's. Probably one of the worst and most abused cars I have ever driven. It belonged to a company I was working for in Manteca outside San Francisco. It was their car pool hack. I don't think it was ever serviced. They wanted me and my buddy to drive it to San Diego to do some business with a supplier. We both roundly refused to drive it there and then back. Mind you the Colt coupe they gave us instead was only better in the size and gas mileage. Not sure which dumpster they dragged it out of!!
Neil.
Toyota is a Corolla Liftback, also referenced as a Corolla Deluxe Sports Coupe of the early 1980's.
The MB could be a 280/380/350/450/500 and if it is 1990 even a 560!
The American car's I have little idea, and to be honest none are of interest to me. I drove a large wagon like the Taxi on the left in the late 1980's. Probably one of the worst and most abused cars I have ever driven. It belonged to a company I was working for in Manteca outside San Francisco. It was their car pool hack. I don't think it was ever serviced. They wanted me and my buddy to drive it to San Diego to do some business with a supplier. We both roundly refused to drive it there and then back. Mind you the Colt coupe they gave us instead was only better in the size and gas mileage. Not sure which dumpster they dragged it out of!!
Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold
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There was not much joy in the car world in 1980s. American cars tended to still be large bodies and engines, with emission controls choking the power. Import cars were still mostly from Japan and mostly basic econoboxes.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
John Deere 214 lawn tractor about 1977 model
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
John Deere 214 lawn tractor about 1977 model
And others.
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It's an Olds Cutlass circa 1980.
2003 XC 70 (sold)
2007 XC 70, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
2007 XC 70, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
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It was indeed, the anthesis of the verdant and élan eras that proceeded it.volvolugnut wrote: 08 Mar 2026, 08:12 There was not much joy in the car world in 1980s. American cars tended to still be large bodies and engines, with emission controls choking the power. Import cars were still mostly from Japan and mostly basic econoboxes.
volvolugnut
They at least tried new stuff in the 1970s, but the 80s were all Pillsbury white bread and artificial cheese, with margarine
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1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
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A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
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volvolugnut
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That looks like a Cadillac emblem on the front and wheels and bumpers have a certain caddy look. Late 1950s?
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
John Deere 214 lawn tractor about 1977 model
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
John Deere 214 lawn tractor about 1977 model
And others.