Hobby cars reflect the owner’s interests and obsessions, even if it’s a lowly Chevy Celebrity. Interestingly, this drop-top conversion has an extra dose of history attached to it, as the convertible conversion was executed by a company called Hess… more»
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One Southern Owner: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Volkswagen’s memorable Thing allowed drivers to experience a little bit of what life was like driving a military-grade vehicle on the road. Ironically, it ended up as the vehicle of choice for beachgoers and outdoorsmen rather than any sort… more»
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Not A VW: Maico 500 Microcar
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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One Owner GTS: 1984 Dodge Colt Turbo
Why doesn’t this have more bids? The turbocharged Dodge Colt GTS is a rare bird, especially in rust-free condition. This example is sporting some awesome period-correct Ronal Turbo wheels and a Callaway intercooler kit. It all sounds peachy until… more»
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Miniature Project: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
How can you not love a Crosley? From radios to cars, at one time Crosley made it all! While small cars may not be for everyone, they can certainly be a lot of fun. A friend of mine has… more»
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Luxury Emergency: 1941 Cadillac Superior 75
Classic fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency vehicles are a niche market of automobiles that are typically overlooked, and can often be bought on the cheap. Not to say that they aren’t worthwhile projects, as they are rather unique and… more»
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1955 Ford F600 Wrecker… Or Is It?
As it turns out, I’m not really sure that this 1955 Ford F600 truck (the seller calls it F6, but I believe it’s correctly called a F600) started out it’s life as a tow truck. That being said, it… more»
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Beetle Truck: 1969 Volkswagen Kit Car
I don’t know how to feel about this, but the more I look at it the more I think I like it! It may be a little odd, and a little disproportionate, but this Beetle pickup conversion looks to… more»
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Rarely This Nice: 1991 Ford Aerostar 4WD
Workhorses are vital to any gearhead’s personal fleet, a vehicle that can be relied upon when the other more finicky projects are under the knife. The Ford Aerostar is an excellent example of such a vehicle, but they rarely… more»
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Weirder Than A 2CV: 1969 Citroen Weekender
Here’s something you don’t see every day. Thanks to Pat L. who spotted this unusual find here on Craigslist in Seattle, Washington, though the… car? truck? thing? itself is located in Alaska. Citroen mated the front of its ubiquitous… 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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Round Three: 1974 Winnebago Winnie Wagon
Brian provided the link to this super cool Winnebago Winnie Wagon (say that 5 times fast!), and I immediately thought it looked familiar. Sure enough, we have featured this unique Winnebago/Dodge lovechild before, not once but twice! That does… 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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Captive Import: 1982 Plymouth Champ
You may have heard of the Dodge (Mitsubishi) Colt, but have you heard of the Plymouth Champ? I hadn’t! Captive imports have and will always fascinate me, especially Chrysler’s unusual relationship with Mitsubishi. Thanks to Matt W. for sending… more»
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One-Off Hatchback? 1973 Eckler’s Corvette
I recently had the opportunity to write up a funky Corvette wagon, and although this hatchback Vette is similar, it derives its design from a very different place. To quote the seller, “Today, Eckler’s sells aftermarket parts for a… more»
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Save from Scrap Yard: Citroen XM Parts Cars
A pair of late production Citroen XMs and a boatload of spare parts are hidden away in the town of Esperance, New York, and listed for sale with the thinly-veiled threat of dropping them at the scrapyard if a… more»
