AutoAtlantica
@autoatlantica.bsky.social
I’m Darren, a collector of automotive headaches, a car industry enthusiast, YouTuber, and occasional magazine writer. I enjoy photography, reptiles, & Route 66/other road trips with the wife and dogs. Amateurish videos are at www.youtube.com/@AutoAtlantica
Fifteen months after the introduction of the Peugeot 309 - developed to be sold as the Talbot Arizona until the decision was made to phase out that brand - the three door model debuted.
November 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Fifteen months after the introduction of the Peugeot 309 - developed to be sold as the Talbot Arizona until the decision was made to phase out that brand - the three door model debuted.
I hate that my Buick Roadmaster has to sit outside, but it’s now getting winterised.
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I hate that my Buick Roadmaster has to sit outside, but it’s now getting winterised.
This was another bargain I was offered but had to turn down: this 1973 Saab Sonett III was being sold by a widow and the lead passed to me by a guy towing it who was a friend of mine. It was towed to a Saab specialist after being sat for a couple of years.
November 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This was another bargain I was offered but had to turn down: this 1973 Saab Sonett III was being sold by a widow and the lead passed to me by a guy towing it who was a friend of mine. It was towed to a Saab specialist after being sat for a couple of years.
Lovely Acura Integra still doing daily duties in town.
November 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Lovely Acura Integra still doing daily duties in town.
My former Chevrolet Volt was one of the best front-drive cars I’ve ever driven in snow.
November 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My former Chevrolet Volt was one of the best front-drive cars I’ve ever driven in snow.
My son’s former Volkswagen Golf GTi Autobahn, which was the highest specification model. Lovely to drive, but nothing like as fun as the original mk1.
November 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
My son’s former Volkswagen Golf GTi Autobahn, which was the highest specification model. Lovely to drive, but nothing like as fun as the original mk1.
Interesting file photo of Peugeot 104s and Peugeot 504s en route from Dover East docks, circa 1976.
November 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Interesting file photo of Peugeot 104s and Peugeot 504s en route from Dover East docks, circa 1976.
The Mercury Marauder and Studebaker President I recently filmed in North Park near Pittsburgh. Check out the videos!
November 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The Mercury Marauder and Studebaker President I recently filmed in North Park near Pittsburgh. Check out the videos!
Citroen Ami-based Fiat Topolino on display to gauge public opinion at the LA Auto Show.
November 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Citroen Ami-based Fiat Topolino on display to gauge public opinion at the LA Auto Show.
Patrick Duffy and Victoria Principal in a Mercedes R107 filming the first episode of “Dallas” on a cold Texas morning, January 1978.
November 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Patrick Duffy and Victoria Principal in a Mercedes R107 filming the first episode of “Dallas” on a cold Texas morning, January 1978.
I found this 1991 Sterling 827SL at the back of a breaker’s yard on the Ohio-Pennsylvania line. Apart from a missing front emblem, it’s complete.
November 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I found this 1991 Sterling 827SL at the back of a breaker’s yard on the Ohio-Pennsylvania line. Apart from a missing front emblem, it’s complete.
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart in the classifieds replete with hail damage!
November 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart in the classifieds replete with hail damage!
Sixty Panther Westwinds DeVilles were built over an eleven year period, notable for being the most expensive cars in Britain for a while. Two of these two-door coupes were commissioned for the movie 101 Dalmatians and sequels. The Jaguar V12 engine was swapped for a Chevrolet V8.
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Sixty Panther Westwinds DeVilles were built over an eleven year period, notable for being the most expensive cars in Britain for a while. Two of these two-door coupes were commissioned for the movie 101 Dalmatians and sequels. The Jaguar V12 engine was swapped for a Chevrolet V8.
The Renault 30TS was sold in Canada between 1976 and 1977. It was not built by SOMA and was an expensive captive import. This one cropped up recently in the classified ads. It’s extremely rare.
November 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Renault 30TS was sold in Canada between 1976 and 1977. It was not built by SOMA and was an expensive captive import. This one cropped up recently in the classified ads. It’s extremely rare.
The 1986 Grand Detroit FC from Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Six were built from a Chrysler LeBaron front, and a Dodge 600 rear and interior. The TC wood trim was added by the studio. Chrysler refused their emblems to be used on the cars. 501 ‘86 factory Chrysler LeBaron TCs were built but not used.
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The 1986 Grand Detroit FC from Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Six were built from a Chrysler LeBaron front, and a Dodge 600 rear and interior. The TC wood trim was added by the studio. Chrysler refused their emblems to be used on the cars. 501 ‘86 factory Chrysler LeBaron TCs were built but not used.
Jaguar’s upcoming I-Type GT is likely to be far sleeker than the Type 00 concept it unveiled with its advertising campaign. Repositioning themselves as an exclusive super-saloon manufacturer I think is a wise move to finally shake off the poor reliability image which it’s carried since the 1970s.
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Jaguar’s upcoming I-Type GT is likely to be far sleeker than the Type 00 concept it unveiled with its advertising campaign. Repositioning themselves as an exclusive super-saloon manufacturer I think is a wise move to finally shake off the poor reliability image which it’s carried since the 1970s.
Amazing 900-mile-from-new Saturn SC1.
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Amazing 900-mile-from-new Saturn SC1.
Peter Monteverdi established his boutique car manufacturing business in Basel in 1967. He built a variety of bizarre machines, often using Chrysler V8s. The Tiara was his final car, a modified Mercedes W126 notably using Peugeot 505 taillights. Only three were built before operations ceased in 1982.
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Peter Monteverdi established his boutique car manufacturing business in Basel in 1967. He built a variety of bizarre machines, often using Chrysler V8s. The Tiara was his final car, a modified Mercedes W126 notably using Peugeot 505 taillights. Only three were built before operations ceased in 1982.
$4,400 and a whole hill of repairs later, the Volkswagen Cabriolet is back.
Singing “I’ll be broke for Christmas.”
Singing “I’ll be broke for Christmas.”
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
$4,400 and a whole hill of repairs later, the Volkswagen Cabriolet is back.
Singing “I’ll be broke for Christmas.”
Singing “I’ll be broke for Christmas.”
Sad day … the Kubota’s mowing deck is coming off, and the snow blade is going on.
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sad day … the Kubota’s mowing deck is coming off, and the snow blade is going on.
NOS, rare as hens’ teeth gold leaf badges rear badges for the XJ40 Majestic.
November 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
NOS, rare as hens’ teeth gold leaf badges rear badges for the XJ40 Majestic.
The list of jobs never gets smaller. Tonight’s eBay trawl will be to source a new tailgate seal for the Le Mans.
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The list of jobs never gets smaller. Tonight’s eBay trawl will be to source a new tailgate seal for the Le Mans.
Minor jobs around the barn, including finding my plastic tools to prize off the BMW’s badge, and inflating tyres. The VW returns shortly. The outlook for December is much colder and potentially snowy, so I’m just going to start winterising this lot now. The BMW’s ignition switch is toast … again.
November 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Minor jobs around the barn, including finding my plastic tools to prize off the BMW’s badge, and inflating tyres. The VW returns shortly. The outlook for December is much colder and potentially snowy, so I’m just going to start winterising this lot now. The BMW’s ignition switch is toast … again.
This 300,000 mile 2004 Pontiac Vibe is used for Wal-Mart delivery runs by its owner. His wife also owns a Vibe. These shared the platform with the Toyota Matrix and the Corolla, and powered by a 1.8 litre Toyota VVT engine.
They were built at the former NUMMI plant in California.
They were built at the former NUMMI plant in California.
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This 300,000 mile 2004 Pontiac Vibe is used for Wal-Mart delivery runs by its owner. His wife also owns a Vibe. These shared the platform with the Toyota Matrix and the Corolla, and powered by a 1.8 litre Toyota VVT engine.
They were built at the former NUMMI plant in California.
They were built at the former NUMMI plant in California.
This forlorn Austin Mini Special was built for the 20th anniversary in 1979. Austin took a Mini 1000, added the Clubman’s 1100cc engine, the instrument binnacle and console of a 1275GT, alloy wheels, vinyl roof, and silver or rose metallic paint. This one has been parked up for the past ten years.
November 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This forlorn Austin Mini Special was built for the 20th anniversary in 1979. Austin took a Mini 1000, added the Clubman’s 1100cc engine, the instrument binnacle and console of a 1275GT, alloy wheels, vinyl roof, and silver or rose metallic paint. This one has been parked up for the past ten years.