Every time I think we’ve featured all the “Let’s put an unusual body on a 4×4 chassis” we find another one! But this 1964 Plymouth Valiant/Barracuda/Jeep/Buick is different, especially once you take a look inside! It’s for sale here on eBay where the buy it now is $8,500 and bidding hasn’t hit $3,000 yet. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Scott R. for this somewhat strange submission located in Canyon Country, California!
Yes, those are Pinto or Maverick tail lights and I’m guessing the rear bumper came from the same source. It’s apparent that a lot of time was spent turning this vehicle into a personal statement. Starting with a 1964 Valiant wagon, a Barracuda front end was added and the entire car was mounted on a 1968 Jeep chassis. I think the wheelbases matched quite well as the Jeep’s 108.7″ isn’t far off the Valiant’s 106″.
I’m not saying the style is for everyone, but it is at least obvious that a lot more thought and effort went into this conversion than most of the “stick a body on a 4×4” vehicles I’ve seen.
The interior is where things really get interesting. While this may not be your style, you have to admire the wood carvings that completely decorate the interior. Someone put a lot of work into this car!
Again, perhaps not to your taste, but you can’t argue with the effort and craftsmanship.
Another surprise awaits under the hood, where what the seller says is an Oldsmobile (but I’m pretty sure is a Buick) 455 V8 resides. Certainly sufficient power! What do you think about this crafty vehicle — be sure to let us know in the comments!
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