I get to thinking sometimes that I’ve been around so long that I’ve seen everything. Nothing new under the sun, nothing can surprise me. Occasionally, I am proven wrong about that. Rarely is it as spectacular as this. If… more»
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Homebuilt Hydroplane: 1940s-1950s Race Boat
Summer is almost here, at least for those of us in the upper part of the U.S., where there is more than one season. You should be able to restore this 1940s-1950s homebuilt hydroplane boat by the time that… more»
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Trick Trackster: 1974 Cushman Trackster
Here’s something you don’t see every day, a 1974 Cushman Trackster, listed here on eBay in Mi Wuk Village, CA. The buy-it-now price is listed as $3,995 and the current bid is at about half that with the reserve not met. This… more»
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Exotic Creature: 1987 Jeep Cherokee Custom
Do you own an exotic animal theme park? If so, here’s your ride! This 1987 Jeep Cherokee custom is listed here on Craigslist in Tucson, AZ. The seller is asking $1,200 or best offer for this wild animal. This a… more»
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German for Firetruck: 1976 Magirus Deutz
When we think air-cooled, most of us would picture a Porsche 911 or a vintage Beetle. But some heavy-equipment fans would likely think of a different make and model, such as this 1976 Magirus Deutz fire apparatus here on eBay. Distinctly… more»
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Turbo Diesel: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
As we all know, I tend to be drawn to oddball, quirky European cars. Even better if they were never sold here, as I hate seeing myself driving down the road. This rare 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfetta with a… more»
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Seller Submission: Bumpin’ 1973 Cadillac Hearse
There is something morbidly alluring about a hearse. I’ve never owned one myself, but admittedly I’ve been tempted in the past. They can be a cheap, but strange way into classic Cadillac ownership. This particular coffin hauler was built… more»
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Sweet Swede: 1973 Saab Sonett III
If you’re as Scandinavian, as I am, you probably like old Saabs. Or, maybe you’re not Scandinavian but you’re as wacky as I am, if that’s even possible. In either case, this 1973 Saab Sonett III that I ran… more»
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Bathtub Beauty: 1951 Nash Airflyte
Well, maybe it’s not a beauty yet, but it sure could be with a lot of work. This 1951 Nash Airflyte coupe found here on craigslist in Independence, Kansas is in surprisingly good shape, or it appears to be at first… more»
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To The Rescue: 1967 Dodge Chinook Mobilodge
In the 1960s, before the dawn of the age of the aluminum skinned boxes on truck chassis, there were a number of interesting motorhomes. Chinook was one of the earliest builders of RVs, beginning as Mair & Son in… more»
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Rise of the Flight Tugs: 1986 Jeep CJ
From fire trucks to luggage carriers to moving staircases, a modern airport is full of interesting and useful vehicles. What might surprise you is that at some point, the classic Jeep Wrangler was running around the tarmac hauling aircraft… more»
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The Perfect Use For A TR7!
Triumph thought they were creating the sports car of the future, but in reality they had built what would become one of Britain’s most maligned creations. Even TR faithful regularly turn their backs on the poor TR7. It wasn’t… more»
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Backyard Barris: Corvair Claymobile
Do you fancy yourself the next George Barris? Do you have access to a sawzall, torch and copious amounts of bondo? Then you might be ready to begin selling your creations for massive profit, just like this custom Chevy… more»
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The Next Big Thing: 1959 King Midget
Well, maybe this particular car isn’t the next big thing, but I predict that small, relatively inexpensive cars like this will be big in the collector car market in the coming years. This 1959 King Midget, found on eBay, wouldn’t be… more»
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Righty-Tighty: 1990 Subaru Rex
The photos must be in backwards, the steering wheel looks like it’s on the right side!.. (crickets). I have to admit that I’ve never driven a vehicle with the steering wheel on the right-hand side, but it’s about time that… more»
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Van In Black: 1947 Linn Step Van
The Linn Trailer Company, founded in 1929 by Holman Harry Linn had an interesting history that began with the “U-Can-Back” one wheel trailers. Along the way, the company built many configurations of trailers and vans, including motor homes and the… more»
