When the Maverick finally breathed its last, Ford promptly trotted out its replacement. The Granada was built from 1975 to 1982. In all, more than 2 million Granadas clogged the American roadways — each, surely, driven by an old lady with blue rinse in her hair. This car? Great Aunt Myrtle, according to our correspondent,Continue reading “No. 134. A Long Dinner Break”
Category Archives: 1980s
No. 133: “Sven, I Think We’ve Come to a Stop.”
“Sven,” of course, is a Swedish name – appropriate for this sad wreck. In 1974, Volvo turned from its 140 series of cars to the 240 series. From a distance, they looked virtually the same – the same straight lines, the same boxy rider compartment. The front and rear ends were slightly different. You hadContinue reading “No. 133: “Sven, I Think We’ve Come to a Stop.””
It Was Running When I Parked It 