Automotive nostalgia courtesy of the Pacific Northwest.
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, named after the American racing series started in 1966. This one has been pretty modified, but tastefully so. Exterior aside, it has the 7.1 Liter 455 motor from the second generation under the hood. For my money, I’d take a Firebird over a Camaro any day.
Seen in Seattle, WA
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Second Generation (1971-73) Mercury Cougar. This model signifies the transition of the Cougar from a true muscle car to “personal luxury car.” Not the best move, but the gas crisis didn’t leave many options for this type of car to keep on living. Seen in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Two Volkswagen Type IIs (foreground, T2 1971-79, background is a mid 80’s T3.)
Both are Westfalia conversions, and I am sure it’s not the case but that color looks awfully close as well.
What are the odds.
Seen in Seattle Washington’s Fremont neighborhood.
Second Generation Toyota Celica (1977-81, 77-79 in this bodystyle). A bit more boring than the first generation, and not helped by those black plastic coated bumpers that were standard on all US releases Finish it in an uremarkable shade of 70’s brown and you might wonder who would ever want one. Though cars like this might not be everyone’s favorite, you can tell someone loves it. For what reason, who knows, but thanks for keeping it clean and original. Caught my attention.
Seen in Seattle Washington’s Fremont neighborhood.
First Generation Mercury Comet (1960-63, 60-61 in this bodystyle). This one features the S-22 trim package, little more than cool badging, bucket seats and a floor console (think Ford Falcon “Futura”). Love that stylized comet on the C-pillar.
Precariously perched outside the Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA.
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Thankfully not a factory color.
Volvo 240 sedan seen near the Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA
