Daaaaaay-O: 1989 Banana Mobile

If you’ve seen one banana car you’ve seen ’em all… This monkey’s dream boat (banana boat?) is a 1989 Banana Car, or banana mobile, as the seller calls it. This unusual ride is on Craigslist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania with an asking… more»

Rabid Rabbit: 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Turbo

This is not a photoshop exercise, this is a real vehicle! No, really, it really drives and is usable on actual city streets and everything. It’s a 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit Turbo custom convertible and it’s not for the faint… more»

One Man’s Dream, And He Dreamed Big!

As the owner of a 1967 Triumph Spitfire, which is what this custom creation is based on, my original reaction to this car was, shall we say, spirited. However, after looking it over closely, some of the work is… more»

Almost Factory: Dodge Shadow CSX Convertible

Allthough Dodge’s Shelby-built Shadows – known as the CSX – were well received by enthusiasts, the company never built out the product line beyond the fixed-head coupe. One enthusiast took matters into his own hands to build a faithful… more»

Eldo-Camino: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

Although a bit strange in the looks department, this Cadillac “Flower car” was purchased off of ebay several years ago and then lovingly restored to its current condition. Originally from California, this Eldorado has always been a rust free… more»

Lumber Number: 1979 Chevrolet Wooden Truck

Maybe the title of this one should be Wooden Wonder. I wonder what makes a person build a custom truck out of wood? This unusual build is a 1979 Chevrolet Wooden Truck where the body is made of wood and it’s… more»

Restored Red R5: 1978 Renault Le Car

The seller says that “this thing is so much fun it should be illegal!” I haven’t driven one in close to four decades but I do remember it being a fun little car at the time. This 1978 Renault Le… more»

$2,500 Hauler! 1970 Honda N600 Pickup

In the juxtaposition of juxtapositions, after showing the 6×6 Datsun pickup, here’s one on a smaller scale but none the less a super cool custom. This 1970 Honda N600 pickup would already be in our garage if it wasn’t… more»

King Kong: 1978 Datsun 6×6

Have you ever wished that you had a couple of extra wheels to power your 4×4? If so, this 1978 Datsun 620 6×6 pickup is something worth taking a peek at. If nothing else, it’s pretty interesting and a… more»

Custom Hauler: 1992 Chevrolet Astro Pickup

This one is stretching it a bit, year-wise, but it seemed like a custom that a few folks would get in to seeing, or have a few ideas on how to finish it up (or, off?).. This is a… more»

Whatzit? Beetle-Based Barn Find Needs Love

Ok, I admit wanting to know the history behind this oddball! Barn Finds reader Jim M. sent us this interesting Volkswagen-based find that shows off someone’s sheet metal forming skills. It’s located in Atlanta, Georgia and is advertised here on… more»

1986 Revisited – Part 4: Deals on Wheels

Here is yet another installment from my recently rediscovered 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine: this is the Sporty Edition. Maybe this first one should be in the Kleenex edition, wow. Have any of you heard of a Cobra? (hee hee).. This car… more»

Cincinnati’s Finest: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot

This is a heck of a car, at least it is for fans of Crosleys. Most folks probably make clown jokes and things like that, but for 1950 this was a very cool, albeit small, car. This is a… more»

6-Wheeler! 1971 Buick Electra Custom

This rather unique car has made its rounds of the internet over about a ten year period. It’s up for sale again and Bill W. was kind enough to bring it to our attention! The seller has it listed… more»

Canadian Bacon: 1937 Ford Restomod

If you’ve seen one flat-nosed ’37 Ford you’ve seen ’em all.. screeech.. For the love of Mike, this is one wacky custom build! This 1937 Ford Custom is listed on Kijiji in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The seller doesn’t give… more»

Super Sleeper: 1978 AMC Pacer 500 V8 Wagon

So, you’re sitting around one day, either bored, or after a couple of adult beverages, or maybe you’re just trying to think of your next project. You start thinking of crazy things to do with a vehicle and you… more»

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