When you see a camper or motorhome conversion on the road, it’s easy to toss it aside as just another aftermarket conversion. But real companies stood behind these compact campers, and some survived surprisingly long in the niche market… more»
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Polish Pickup: 1997 FOS Polonez Roy
At first glance, you would think this vehicle was cobbled together in someone’s garage using whatever parts were at hand. If you did, you’d be wrong, as this is a real pickup, built in Poland, restored to as-new condition,… more»
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Custom Rolling Ad: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
This vehicle was once a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. Now it’s “Florida Sunshine In A Can,” a custom build that was intended for a promotional venture. As a “can car,” we’re told this was a professional build that attracts attention… more»
BF Exclusive: 2002 Saturn SC2 5-Speed
UPDATE: The seller has lowered their asking price to $3,300! The same color as my dad’s leisure suit from the 1970s, this “Orange” is more of a burnt orange than an orange-orange, but it’s orange nonetheless, and it’s a… more»
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Something For Everyone! 116-Vehicle Eclectic Auction
When I came across this 116-vehicle auction, all from a single owner, I was astounded at the variety of vehicles on offer! If you can’t find something you are interested in at this sale, you aren’t a real vehicle… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1973 Porsche 914 1.7
Up for sale in Salem, Oregon on Craigslist is this very tidy five-speed 1973 Porsche 914 1.7-liter in resplendent yellow. The seller wants $12,800. Thanks to Curvette for this listing. The 1.7 is the less-powerful version of the 914—a… more»
Poor Man’s Porsche? 1959 Perry PMP Roadster
Some custom cars are built from a kit. Others are built from one person’s vision and what parts they can make work together. This 1959 custom roadster falls squarely into the latter category. Its recipe reportedly includes a Henry… more»
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1 of 42: 1965 Solar Automotive Cavalier
At first glance, you would say the seller’s car looks like a customized 2nd generation Chevrolet Corvair. And you would be correct, except that it was built by Solar Automotive in the early 1970s. After buying up the leftover… more»
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Syncro Rarity: 1991 Golf Country 4WD
There was a period of time in the late 1980s and early 1990s when automobile manufacturers seemed particularly adventurous. We just featured a Corvette ZR-1, the so-called King of the Hill, which was a bonkers performance car built to… more»
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Mobile Data Center: 1985 Revcon Motorhome
One of the more diverse categories of old vehicles is the wasteland of motorhomes and RVs. These land dinosaurs were once the stuff of dreams for people with wanderlust, and the pinnacle of a purchase for anyone who felt… more»
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Way Over Market?: 1974 Pinto Hatchback
“But it looks so cute sitting in that garage,” is a declaration you might make after seeing the ad for this 1974 Ford Pinto hatchback. Go ahead. Try measuring your own reaction by looking at the ad here on… more»
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Everyman’s Car: Rare 1910 Brush Speedster
Brush Motor Car Company was one of a raft of auto makers founded in the early 1900s. Brush’s specialty was cheap runabouts, which means a conveyance with almost no weather equipment. Its cars incorporated “innovations” of dubious value, which… more»
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Lake Buggy: Weird 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet produced 3.8 million Cavalier-branded automobiles between 1982 and 1993. But none of them had a body made of wood. This one-of-a-kind oddball is based on a 1985 edition of the Cavalier, of which nearly 384,000 were assembled. We… more»
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Which Way Did They Go? 1996 Geo Metro
The Geo Metro was a subcompact built by Suzuki and sold in the U.S. through a partnership with General Motors. After the Geo nameplate folded, it was also marketed as a Chevrolet. I recall these as being solid little… more»
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2 Owners from New: 1960 Citroen DS19
While it is a small contingent here in the United States, Citroen fans are known to be extremely loyal (if not slightly fanatical) about their cars pretty much everywhere. The distinctive designs, the truly innovative engineering, and the long-term… more»
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Homemade Briggs & Stratton Buggy!
Here’s a 1920s-style buggy that some enterprising soul has constructed from plywood, bicycle wheels, and a Briggs & Stratton engine. It runs and drives and has at least a couple of thoughtful details, including a step to aid ingress,… more»
