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
A true survivor: a 1985 Dodge Colt in the local classified ads.
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
A true survivor: a 1985 Dodge Colt in the local classified ads.
The Ford Focus I bought new on the day I bought it, back in August 2000. After 27 years, production has come to an end, amid rapidly declining sales across Europe. Last year, it was only the 48th best-selling car in Europe.
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Ford Focus I bought new on the day I bought it, back in August 2000. After 27 years, production has come to an end, amid rapidly declining sales across Europe. Last year, it was only the 48th best-selling car in Europe.
Playing car Tetris.
November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Playing car Tetris.
Ford Puma Gen-E at Ford’s PDC in Dearborn. Photo credit: Jamie Kitman.
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Ford Puma Gen-E at Ford’s PDC in Dearborn. Photo credit: Jamie Kitman.
Flashback to 2008 spearheaded by my wonderful commercial grade GMT400 Chevrolet Suburban. I really miss that truck.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Flashback to 2008 spearheaded by my wonderful commercial grade GMT400 Chevrolet Suburban. I really miss that truck.
This Opel Senator 2.8S is quite famous in the U.S. It was exported to California in 1981, where it underwent the ridiculous VCP process to convert it to federal specs - that involved modifying the bumpers. It’s a 2.8 litre single carb, manual car. It’s now for sale in Ohio.
November 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This Opel Senator 2.8S is quite famous in the U.S. It was exported to California in 1981, where it underwent the ridiculous VCP process to convert it to federal specs - that involved modifying the bumpers. It’s a 2.8 litre single carb, manual car. It’s now for sale in Ohio.
The last thing I expect to see for sale locally is a ZAZ 965 Zaporozhets. So rare that the Ohio BMV doesn’t have the manufacturer listed.
November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The last thing I expect to see for sale locally is a ZAZ 965 Zaporozhets. So rare that the Ohio BMV doesn’t have the manufacturer listed.
The 1981 Ford Cockpit was a concept designed by Ghia for a city car powered by a 200cc, 12bhp engine capable of an average 75mpg. It sat two people longitudinally and the canopy was hydraulically powered. Note the single, pantograph windshield wiper.
November 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The 1981 Ford Cockpit was a concept designed by Ghia for a city car powered by a 200cc, 12bhp engine capable of an average 75mpg. It sat two people longitudinally and the canopy was hydraulically powered. Note the single, pantograph windshield wiper.
New Dodge Charger Sixpack on the Tail of the Dragon. Beautiful looking car with the Hurricane six adding appeal to the EV-only car at launch.
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New Dodge Charger Sixpack on the Tail of the Dragon. Beautiful looking car with the Hurricane six adding appeal to the EV-only car at launch.
Valeting finished on the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette traded in by a centenarian. If it’s still for sale next week I’ll film it. It’s in like-new condition. The second-gen Doraville-built U-body was sold from 1997-2004 also as a Pontiac, Chevrolet, and internationally as a Buick, Opel and Vauxhall.
November 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Valeting finished on the 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette traded in by a centenarian. If it’s still for sale next week I’ll film it. It’s in like-new condition. The second-gen Doraville-built U-body was sold from 1997-2004 also as a Pontiac, Chevrolet, and internationally as a Buick, Opel and Vauxhall.
Filming with a serious off-roader.
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Filming with a serious off-roader.
New bottom red-flanked grille and illuminated grille badge on the Camaro are the latest accessories fitted.
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
New bottom red-flanked grille and illuminated grille badge on the Camaro are the latest accessories fitted.
Great to see a fifth generation Cadillac Coupe deVille still doing service. This is a later one with the HT 4.1 litre V8, which ran from 1983 until the end of production in 1984.
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Great to see a fifth generation Cadillac Coupe deVille still doing service. This is a later one with the HT 4.1 litre V8, which ran from 1983 until the end of production in 1984.
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette traded in by a gentleman who is a centenarian. Looks like brand new.
November 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette traded in by a gentleman who is a centenarian. Looks like brand new.
Some eighties greatness in my front yard.
November 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Some eighties greatness in my front yard.
Beautiful 1973 Mercury Capri owned by a friend of mine.
The mk1/1.5 was imported to the U.S. from 1971 to 1974, and the mk2 from 1975 to 1978, before being replaced by a Fox-body Mercury Capri in 1979. Despite marketed as Mercurys and sold through L-M dealers, they contained no Mercury emblems.
The mk1/1.5 was imported to the U.S. from 1971 to 1974, and the mk2 from 1975 to 1978, before being replaced by a Fox-body Mercury Capri in 1979. Despite marketed as Mercurys and sold through L-M dealers, they contained no Mercury emblems.
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Beautiful 1973 Mercury Capri owned by a friend of mine.
The mk1/1.5 was imported to the U.S. from 1971 to 1974, and the mk2 from 1975 to 1978, before being replaced by a Fox-body Mercury Capri in 1979. Despite marketed as Mercurys and sold through L-M dealers, they contained no Mercury emblems.
The mk1/1.5 was imported to the U.S. from 1971 to 1974, and the mk2 from 1975 to 1978, before being replaced by a Fox-body Mercury Capri in 1979. Despite marketed as Mercurys and sold through L-M dealers, they contained no Mercury emblems.
Absolutely stunning Italian spec Mercedes-Benz W116. Italy required side repeater indicator lenses to be orange, but through early 1977 also required front turn signals to be white. Mercedes conformed to Italian legislation with a hybrid wraparound lens arrangement.
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Absolutely stunning Italian spec Mercedes-Benz W116. Italy required side repeater indicator lenses to be orange, but through early 1977 also required front turn signals to be white. Mercedes conformed to Italian legislation with a hybrid wraparound lens arrangement.
Got a thumbs up from this guy as I drove past him. The Mini community always puts a smile on your face.
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Got a thumbs up from this guy as I drove past him. The Mini community always puts a smile on your face.
My wife brought home this 2026 Chevrolet Silverado LT for me to try out as I’m considering selling my truck. The 2.7 litre turbo is phenomenal; more torque than my Hemi. However this trim had features my truck didn’t but also some important ones missing for me, notably electrochromic mirrors.
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My wife brought home this 2026 Chevrolet Silverado LT for me to try out as I’m considering selling my truck. The 2.7 litre turbo is phenomenal; more torque than my Hemi. However this trim had features my truck didn’t but also some important ones missing for me, notably electrochromic mirrors.
I never did locate the owner of this Lotus Cortina I snapped in Pittsburgh, but it is an original very rare U.S. spec car.
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I never did locate the owner of this Lotus Cortina I snapped in Pittsburgh, but it is an original very rare U.S. spec car.
First snow of the season, about an hour north of here.
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
First snow of the season, about an hour north of here.
So I came very close to buying this 2026 Chevrolet Silverado LT. The 2.7 litre turbomax is a phenomenal piece of engineering putting out more torque than my V8 Hemi 5.7. Sadly in this trim it doesn’t work for me, as it didn’t have electrochromic mirrors which I absolutely need for night driving.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
So I came very close to buying this 2026 Chevrolet Silverado LT. The 2.7 litre turbomax is a phenomenal piece of engineering putting out more torque than my V8 Hemi 5.7. Sadly in this trim it doesn’t work for me, as it didn’t have electrochromic mirrors which I absolutely need for night driving.
A De La Chapelle Parcours which I saw at the Le Mans circuit in March 1991. This is the first of three, built in 1990, and with a Jaguar V12 engine. At the time I photographed it, I believe it was the only one in existence. The other two, built in 1991, had revised tailgates and used Mercedes V8s.
November 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A De La Chapelle Parcours which I saw at the Le Mans circuit in March 1991. This is the first of three, built in 1990, and with a Jaguar V12 engine. At the time I photographed it, I believe it was the only one in existence. The other two, built in 1991, had revised tailgates and used Mercedes V8s.
Agip stations were a common sight in continental Europe, but used to be pretty common in Britain too. Agip was formed in 1926 between US oil giant Sinclair and the Italian government. It pulled out of Britain in the late 1960s, selling its network to Esso.
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Agip stations were a common sight in continental Europe, but used to be pretty common in Britain too. Agip was formed in 1926 between US oil giant Sinclair and the Italian government. It pulled out of Britain in the late 1960s, selling its network to Esso.
A nice, surviving example of a pre-facelift Cadillac Catera. Based on the Opel/Vauxhall Omega B and built at Russelsheim, it was marketed as “the Caddy that zigs” to appeal to younger buyers but gained a reputation for coolant leaks and failing crankshaft position sensors.
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A nice, surviving example of a pre-facelift Cadillac Catera. Based on the Opel/Vauxhall Omega B and built at Russelsheim, it was marketed as “the Caddy that zigs” to appeal to younger buyers but gained a reputation for coolant leaks and failing crankshaft position sensors.