The Maico name might be familiar to some. In the 1950s Maico built those fat German motor scooters, including the huge Maico Mobil, and in the 1970s they built great enduro motorcycles. In the 1950s they also purchased the remains of… more»
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Rotary Survivor: 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
My first drive in a rotary engined car was amazing. The little Mazda RX2 was smooth and swift. The Wankel engine was a great idea except for the apex seals. They are light, and small but need rebuilding on a frequent… more»
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Rusty Survivor: 1979 Volkswagen Vanagon
Upon my first glance at this rusty mess here on eBay, I almost laughed out loud. I have had a few of these buses, and they rust away in some really delicate places. What had reader Ed Von C sent… more»
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Grand Old Driver: 1930 REO Flying Cloud
The prices pre-war cars are selling for have really dropped and some very nice cars are being sold for very reasonable money. This REO is listed on eBay in New Providence, New Jersey. Bidding is just over $7,000 with… more»
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Runs But Needs Brakes: 1927 Elcar 8-80 Sedan
Elcar is an automobile not familiar to most. They were built by the Elkhart Carriage Company from 1915 until their demise in 1930 due to the depression. Thanks to Dominic Ortiz for finding this uncommon car listed on eBay. It runs… more»
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One Of One: 1897 LaDuke
In the late nineteenth century, steam engines were the predominate power source for trains and industrial applications. There were internal combustion engines as well, but were typically quite large. The challenge was to build an engine on a small enough… more»
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Goes Uphill Too: 1927 Chevy Soap Box Roadster
This is no barn find or even a survivor, but it’s just too much fun to pass up! How often do you see a Soap Box Derby Racer with a Chevy V6? This little roadster actually looks more like… more»
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Interesting Options: 1937 Ford Two Door Sedan
This Ford has been stored since 1959 and at first glance, it looks really nice. A closer look at the ad here on craigslist might leave you puzzled, though. The pictures make it look like a nice car with a really nice… more»
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Does Not Run: 1930 Mack Fire Truck
It looks like this is a building full of interesting projects, so perhaps now it’s time to sell something and they’ve started with the biggest vehicle first? “Does Not Run” is all the information provided about this Mack in… more»
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Lovely Survivor: 1959 Borgward Isabella
Here’s a car many have never seen and few would regret. Very few were imported, so they were not common, even in 1959. Compared to American cars of the time they were quite small but they were larger than… more»
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Little Puzzle: 1937 Stewart Coupe Utility
The coup utility, or ute as they are known in Austrailia, has been very popular for many years. There were a few in the US that were also popular, like the El Camino and the Ranchero. Beginning in 1934 with… more»
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All The Comforts: Model T Travel Trailer
Here is a travel trailer based upon what appears to be a Model T chassis. It’s listed on eBay in San Juan Capistrano, California. There is no history available so one can only guess when it was built and how… more»
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Drop Top Delight: 1968 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
I must like these old Cadillac convertibles, as I keep writing about them. These are beautiful cars to see around and even better if it belongs to someone with a big garage, someone who might give me a ride occasionally…. more»
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Fuzzy Dice? 1934 Pierce Arrow 845 Sedan
Those wide, fender mounted headlights have always set the Pierce Arrow apart. In some states, the headlights were too far apart and required a third headlight in the middle. Can you imagine cruising in this old sedan or showing up… more»
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It Runs: 1925 Hudson Essex
At first glance, you might think this is an old Chevy, perhaps a 1925 Chevy Superior. But it is an Essex, a much less common car. Hudson introduced the Essex to compete with Ford and Chevy’s less expensive models…. more»
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Factory Air: 1973 International 1110 Short Bed
This old pickup listed on craigslist in Galt, California appears to be a very original survivor. This could have been lovingly cared for and been repainted at some time or it could have been a barn find, but there’s no… more»
