At first glance, you’d think this is just a plain old Jeep, but take a closer look and you’ll quickly discover it’s anything but an old Jeep. It’s actually a VW based kit car that was built to look… more»
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Two Back-Seat Drivers: 1981 Dodge Omni Funny Car
To answer the question “Why would you weld 2 1981 Dodge Omni front-ends together?”, I think you have to answer it in the thickest New Jersey accent you can muster with “For ‘da kids”. You gotta admit, parade bound… more»
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Jolly Impersonator: 1978 Trabant 601-Z Tramp
This unusual car is a slightly modified 1978 Trabant 601-Z “Tramp”. This oddball is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $7,499 and a buy it now price of $12,000. It’s located in St. Louis, Missouri. According to… more»
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Armored Luxury! 1995 Mercedes Benz S600
Mercedes-Benz owners may boast that their doors close “like a bank vault” or praise their vehicles “bulletproof” nature – an ability to travel great distances unaffected by environmental conditions or speed limits. This 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 armored sedan takes… more»
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1/8 Mile Drag Car: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty
Chevrolet offered the Impala in six different models in 1963 but none of them were as unusual as this 1963 Chevrolet Impala Shorty. And by unusual, I mean.. uh.. um.. This odd rod is listed on eBay with a $1,400… more»
Kurtis Kraft Kopy: 1947 Kurtis Midget Racer
If posed the question “If you could travel back in time, where would you go?”, chances are you might not answer with “1923, Los Angeles, California – the Don Lee Coach and Body Works shop.” But if you could… more»
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40s Ford Bodykit: 1963 VW Beetle Speedster
There’s a lot going on here with this 1963 VW Beetle convertible, which is technically done as a Speedster tribute, along with a bit of a 40s Ford body kit molded in. Are you keeping up? I’m not sure… more»
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Scarce Buggy: 1965 VW Concept 1 Kit Car
This unusual VW-based kit car is called a Concept 1, which is super confusing when you consider the reincarnated VW “New” Beetle was called the same thing. This example, spotted by Barn Finds reader Jamie, is dusty but complete, even… more»
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Micro Mania: 1953 Mochet CM-125 Grand Luxe
Wow, this thing is small. As in being over a foot shorter than a Subaru 360 sort of small. That’s small. This is a 1953 Mochet CM-125 Grand Luxe and it’s listed on eBay as a classified ad in… more»
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6,749 Original Miles: 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver
“Neoclassical” models describes much of what Zimmer’s U.S. lineup consisted of, and while creativity was through the roof, driving dynamics were largely an afterthought. Believe it or not, there is a Pontiac Fiero hiding underneath that swoopy exterior, and… more»
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The Reds, Radio’s and Rationing: 1951 Crosley Sport
What do the Cincinnati Reds, America’s favorite radio, and gas rationing have to do with each other? They are all part of the unique history of Industrialist Powel Crosley Jr and the quirky cars that his car company, Crosley… more»
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Unlikely Off-Roader: 1977 AMC Pacer 4×4
Now, we are not suggesting that anyone buy this. We do want to explore the strange phenomenon that has been spreading across the country though. The practice has been going on for years now and we have yet to… more»
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Jeep Brawn, Nissan Power: 1985 Jeep CJ 10A
The Jeep CJ5 10A was used by the Air Force in the 1980s to drag aircraft around, and is relatively obscure today. They can make for fun projects, thanks to their Wagoneer underpinnings and Nissan diesel powerplants, which gives… more»
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Lifted Import: 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country
Can’t decide between a Mark 2 golf and an SUV? Look no further! This 1991 Volkswagen Golf Country is the car for you, and yes it did come this way from the factory. What is it? Allow me to… more»
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Engine Build Done: Corvair Ultra Motorhome
The world’s largest Corvair: that’s one way to describe the Ultra Van, a Corvair-based motorhome built in limited quantities in the 1960s. Featuring clever engineering to deliver a look like no other, there’s still an enthusiastic fan base behind… more»
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Buick Turbo Powered: 1982 Baroque
It’s amazing how many vehicles were manufactured in the 70s and 80s that resembled what fictional character Cruella Deville drove in the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians. Of course, the Mercedes SSK could also be looked towards for inspiration, but there’s… more»
