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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 9h

Completely agree. As suspected, Facebook and Instagram being where the worst of the trolls post.

AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 12h

“Designed by a committee.” “Three different people designed it.” “Colossal letdown.” “In inadequate for human passengers.” “Jaguar is tone deaf.” The media’s response to the introduction of the Jaguar XJ-S in September 1975. It would go on to be produced for another 21 years.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 22h

Looks incredible, especially the three quarter rear. This is a Jaguar for the mid-21st century.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our Mercury Cougar base with the 2.5 V6 on the day we bought it in May 1999, parked outside the insurance agent’s office. Later that year it went on sale internationally with Ford badges, and we would quite often see them on transporters locally heading from Flat Rock to ports on the east coast.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Has the Jaguar Type 01 been leaked before tomorrow’s New York reveal?

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I do get comments about some of my cars rarely being out. Running 20 cars when you have other responsibilities is hard; that’s on top of harsh winters from December to April, and severe weather during the driving season. These were all the warnings in our area in the first week of September alone.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My 1995 Volvo 850 Turbo goes out only three, sometimes four times each year. On each occasion, sounds and drives like new. It’s possibly the most forgiving car I own.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Crosley Motors was a Cincinnati-based small car manufacturer on the pre/post-war years. They built three models between 1939 and 1952, the CB Four, CC Four and CD Four. The CC Four was built between 1946 and 1948, the wagon only foot 48. It was powered by a 27bhp 724cc engine. Found this one local!

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Two of my V8s, two Corvette V8s in fact, but very different applications and states of tune!

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spotted a dilapidated second-generation KA8 Acura Legend coupe while driving home last night. These are now very rare for this reason: rust. While many believe these were built in Ohio, they were all imported from Japan.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My 1990 Pontiac Le Mans out this weekend. I spent five years looking for one and I’ve the mechanicals sorted pretty much. In time I’ll get to the cosmetics. Next up will be to recharge the airconditioning.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A relaxing end to the weekend with a run out in the Corvette.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

First completely dry weekend since May, and the first time my Scorpio has been out for several months.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A trio of very rare birds in a corner of my barn. I had the LeMans out a couple of weeks ago, it’s the turn of the Scorpio today, but the 505 has a broken transmission linkage so it’s not going anywhere.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Two very different V8s from the same era, both amazing cars.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our tree guy came out this evening to discuss more work on our property and turned up on this glorious AMC Eagle sedan. At the time it was made, it was the only four-wheel drive passenger sedan on the North American market. Another one I’m hoping to feature!

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In 1994 and 1995, Sun International Imports sold a dozen Ford Escort RS Cosworths officially street legal in all 50 U.S. states. Ford refused cooperation so each car was stripped down before shipping and all Ford and Escort references removed. They were sold as the Sun International RS Cosworth.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cadillac Eldorado ESC post 1995 with the LD8 4.6 Northstar engine. The FWD E-body platform was closely related to the G-body in the Seville, collectively know as the K-body architecture.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Very early 1991 Mercedes 500SL on the R129 platform with only 35,000 miles from new. The owner is a former gymnast who bought it from the original owner who was an Olympic gymnast!

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I really didn’t expect to see this amazing 1961 Volvo 210 Duett while on my way home this evening and never dreamed it would live just eight miles from my house in rural Pennsylvania. Hoping to see more of this car!

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This brand-new Chevrolet Traverse had its roof ripped off being delivered to my wife’s dealership!

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

My coverage of this year’s NAPA show. NAPA Show Report 2026: Rain Stopped Play! | AA Visits youtu.be/SXyfHUREiPw

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NAPA Show Report 2026: Rain Stopped Play! | AA Visits

YouTube video by AutoAtlantica

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Stunning Chrysler 300J, from the letter series 300s of the 1960s. Only 400 Js were produced, all in 1963 for the 1964 model year.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This video didn’t go well … Nissan Juke S: An Ugly Duckling Which Turned Uglier | Review youtu.be/sqObW1G1Xd8

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Nissan Juke S: An Ugly Duckling Which Turned Uglier | Review

YouTube video by AutoAtlantica

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A trio (facelift sedan, pre-facelift sedan and facelift hatch) of a dozen or more sixth-generation Ford Fiestas sitting in my local breaker’s yard. Many sold here used the awful DCT automatic, notorious for premature failure and so bad they led to several class-action lawsuits against Ford.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This 1977 AMC Hornet “Sportabout” wagon in delightful beige coachwork was the final year for the Hornet, built at the time when Renault began its investment in the company.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Once in a lifetime event: a 1975 Lancia Beta in an American classifieds ad.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Not the way to teach your sixteen year-old the value of money …

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Fiat 600D right on old Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The 7” headlights were mandated for US models of the 500 and 600 throughout production, but were fitted to European 600D third-series models after 1965. This is a pre-1964 car as it has the suicide doors.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Very early Chevrolet Chevette 5-door. The five-door was released for the 1978 model year, and only 1978 examples used this grille.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Filming with the last Buick sedan.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My Ford Bronco II on the day it arrived from Felixstowe in May 2000. Never forget those who we lost on 9/11.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Car collector Ryan Maruca collected every 2007 Chrysler model in Marine Blue.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Gorgeous 1989 Maserati 228 in the classifieds. Only 469 were built and half of the cane to the U.S. Manual dogleg gearbox. If I wasn’t stupid enough to own Jaguars I’d probably plump for this.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

There’s something quite refreshing about keeping a $500, 36 year-old beater which was cheap when new - which most people would have scrapped long ago - on the road. It pushes the boundaries of the intent of manufacturers for such cars.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Leata Cabalero was built by Stinebaugh Manufacturing in Idaho, the second model produced by the company since its inception in 1975. It used custom fibre glass body panels. Only 97 were built before the company folded at the of 1977. This one was owned by renowned collector Myron Vernis.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Harry Metcalfe tested a RHD Chevrolet Corvette in base Stingray guise and gave it an enthralling review. These are exceptionally good cars and even at the (much higher) British price point, can’t be beaten.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The late Todd Fitch fixed school buses for a living. He also specialised in importing rare and nondescript British, Japanese and Eastern Bloc cars. This Austin Allegro series 3 was one of many (cleaned up using AI)

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My friend Alec’s completely original early 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi, one of the first built at the Westmoreland plant in New Stanton, Pennsylvania.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

My $500 Pontiac Le Mans may have screaming power steering pump, a creaky belt tensioner, a blowing exhaust and the usual rattles of a 36 year old 1600cc engine, but it just keeps going, and going, and going …

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Occasionally I get to sample a 1950s classic, and this time it was a beautiful Chevrolet 210 DelRay! Chevrolet 210 DelRay: A Charming Slice of American Pie | Collections youtu.be/ETA2gTnYnHs

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Chevrolet 210 DelRay: A Charming Slice of American Pie | Collections

YouTube video by AutoAtlantica

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Huge amount of fun filming with this Hyundai Santa Cruz 2.5 turbo. It’s a case of Golf GTi meets pickup truck.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today’s filming is a vehicle I’ve long wanted to get my grubby mitts on.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Mazda announced its luxury Amati brand in 1991, with two initial models for the U.S.: the 300 (Eunos 500/Xedos6) and 500 (Eunos 800/Xedos9). It had planned a 1000 (based on the Sentia) using a showcased W12 engine. Mazda cancelled Amati in 1992 with only the 800 debuting as the Mazda Millenia.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

British Leyland LM10 cold-weather testing in Finland, January 1982. Note the turn signals which were smaller than the production Maestro.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Extremely rare US-specification Marcos GT. For the U.S. market they used Volvo inline sixes, but problems with U.S. customs impounding cars led to Marcos withdrawing from the market in 1970. Federalised cars did not have headlamp covers as this one does when sold new.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Opinion: VW’s decision to restructure by retiring SEAT, shuttering factories is entirely self-inflicted. The diesel debacle and lackluster ID.Buzz after decades of hype hurt it. It should sell SEAT to Stellantis; it has three Spanish plants to utilise their existing platforms for the Iberian market.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Jensen Automotive have clearly thought how the Interceptor would have evolved over time with its new iteration and the planned four-door coupe is interesting. The 6.8 litre by LME in Texas is based on the GM LT engine but heavily reengineered.

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Bradley GT kit car at a local Volkswagen show. Based on VW Beetle running gear and mechanicals, they were built for around ten years and around 6,000 were made. The windscreen comes from a C2 Corvette!

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AutoAtlantica @autoatlantica.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A few years ago, a YouTuber from Ohio drove his Audi R8 to the Arctic Circle on the Dalton Highway in Alaska. A few miles into his return journey, a small rock was caught under the front bumper and careened into his water pump near the back of the car, destroying it. He replaced it in Fairbanks.

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