Old taxicabs are interesting relics, especially in a time when the classic taxi model is quickly disappearing under the crush of driver-owned ride shares that are as random as what’s in your neighbor’s driveway. The Checker Marathon cab was… more»
Light Utility Vehicle: 1983 Piaggio Ape P501
Piaggio’s Ape (pronounced Ah-Peh; Italian for Bee) is a 3-wheeled, light commercial pickup that went into production in 1948. It was conceived to help with the rebuilding of Italy that took place after WWII. It has been in continuous… more»
Real Life Transformer: 1970 Citroën HY
Citroën has always had cool and quirky vehicles, and this unibody, front-wheel drive, manual, corrugated steel cargo van with innovative independent suspension is no exception. Those aren’t even the coolest or weirdest aspects of this, either, but more on… more»
Twin-Cam Powered: 1992 Geo Prizm GSI
Think of sedan survivors you still see on the road today, especially from the eighties and nineties, and you will probably come up with Hondas (Accords and Civics) and Toyotas (Camrys and Corollas.) You might see the occasional Ford… more»
Colonial Fleet: 1977 Viper Mark IV Replica
OK – I’m going to admit I know nothing about Battlestar Galactica. But I am ninety percent sure this is a replica of what’s known as a Mark IV Fighter. There’s relatively little information available about the specific origins… more»
F1 For Kids? 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 Italycar
After joining Ferrari’s Formula One team in 1974, Niki Lauda won the 1975 Drivers’ Championship, the team’s first in eleven years. To celebrate this, ItalyCar of Bologna produced five 1:2 scale Ferrari 312 T2 motorized kids’ cars. This is… more»
1 Of 2: 1981 Talbot Matra Murena Special
Finding a rare version of an already rare car can be difficult but is not impossible. Take the Talbot Matra Murena: Three different versions were produced (the 1.6, the 2.2, and the S) between 1980 and 1983 for a… more»
Swedish 4 Stroke: 1971 Saab 96
Saab has always been known for quirky, out-of-the-ordinary cars and this 1971 96 is no exception! Located here on craigslist in Santa Barbara, California, this rust-free example of a unique Saab can be had for an asking price of… more»
1974 Moskvitch 408 Survivor
Since the end of the Cold War, more and more former Soviet Bloc cars have made their way westward. One such car was the Moskvitch 408. This specific example, a 1974 sedan-version, was imported from the Czech Republic a… more»
Krazy Kart! 1960s Rocket-Powered Go Kart
For enthusiasts who crave a motorsport thrill, drag racing and go-karting offer affordable options. Even the most potent conventional kart will not provide the outright speed fix afforded by a purpose-built drag car, but this vintage 1960 kart might… more»
Six-Wheeled Wagon: 1989 Citroen CX Loadrunner
The Citroen CX Break (wagon) was introduced in 1975 as a replacement for the ID/DS Break. With its long wheelbase and spacious cargo area, it was intended to go tête à tête with the Peugeot 504 (later 505) Break… more»
Front Yard Find: 1946 Funk B85C Airplane
I have had run-ins with neighbors over the years, namely one in particular who felt like I must be running a backyard mechanic’s operation or running an illegal used car business given the volume of vehicles that were coming… more»
Coin Operated: Kiddy Car Barn Find
We all know that some car enthusiasts need to have some decorations around the garage, especially folks with larger shop spaces. But what if you could put some of those decorations to work for you – wouldn’t that be… more»
















