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Some American junkyards are stuffed full of rusting European metal - here are the most interesting Euro cars we've seen over the pond

, but was known in the US as a Cambrian, seeing as Plymouth was already using the Cambridge name. Not only does the car have some fire damage, but as you can see in the rear door, it’s been shot at too. In fact we’d be very surprised if this ever earns Jim’s Vintage Automotive anything in spare parts.

Although they initially sold well, fluctuating exchange rates and consequent eye-watering price increases put paid to that in the mid 1970s. Instead GM began importing Japanese-built Isuzus, pulling the plug on Opel in the US. Early Mantas are hugely popular in Europe, and we’re surprised more aren’t repatriated. We spotted this particular car atA Yugo would be an unusual spot in Europe, but they’re even rarer in the US.

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