The Band did not write about cars. It disturbed the primeval settings for their greatest songs but Levon tells us he pulled into Nazareth so he must have been driving something. Who knows what he had in mind for Carmen if they went downtown together but I pick drinking would just be the start of it.
1964 Dodge A100. I imagine that the slightly startled look on the face of this Dodge pickup would match that of the driver when the V8 between the seats got about its business. The inside seems to be made of painted steel and look how close you would be to the accident. For: Mildly frightening. Against: Possibly quite dangerous.
1966 Nissan Datsun Fairlady. Looking like the outcome of something Italian that had done the wild thing with an MG, the Fairlady was a capable and well equipped roadster designed for the North American market. They were hardly ever seen anywhere else so it is no surprise this one is left hand drive. The awful paint does it no favours but the hardtop is rare and it would scrub up to be an unusual alternative to a B. For: Unorthodox. Against: More expensive than a B and needs everything.
1966 Ford Cortina Mk1 GT. Two door Cortinas are often presented as Lotus clones so it is refreshing to see this original example in its attractive factory colours. 22K seems like a stretch but you would struggle to find another one and a decent restoration would consume that in a trice. For: A direct route to the great age of motor sport. Against: Can't see too much against it myself.
1966 Chevrolet Corvette. Ahhh. My favorite American in my favorite colour. What could possibly be wrong here? The price of course. 120K is a lot more than I would spend for something that would get such little use but I doubt if cold logic is what motivates the market for these things. Originality is the key to high prices so check everything the vendor says carefully. For: Sublime. Against: Useless.
1972 Volkswagen Type 3. Despite the Beetle's continuing strong sales in the 1960s, VW knew it would have to replace it somehow but it was not the design giant we know today. Instead it went to Bertone to style the Type 3 which explains the Italianate looks of this rare notchback saloon. White suits it and it has a charming interior with an Alfa-like twin pod dash. For: Unusual bug alternative. Against: Torpid
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