Most everyone knows that George Barris created many of our most memorable TV and movie scene-stealing cars: Batman, The Munsters, Mannix, Knight Rider, and so many more. But it’s his over the top, wild and outrageous creations – like… more»
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Best Of Both Worlds? 1997 M1stang!
Let’s say that you’re a person who likes things a little different, like one of those you’ve-got-peanut-butter-on-my-chocolate/you’ve-got-chocolate-on-my-peanut-butter people? If so, this 1997 Miata’stang, or M1stang, may be for you. It’s listed on Autotrader in Salem, Ohio with an asking… more»
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Luscious 1982 Lancia Zagato
Lancia Zagatos have not been expensive recently, nor are they currently, but I have a suspicion this will change over the course of the near future. In the 1980s, the “not quite a convertible” style was popular as evidenced… more»
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Crazy Custom! 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 4×4
Are you tired of walking out of a restaurant and exclaiming “Rats! Where did we park?” This may be the car, or truck, or… thing for you! This physical testimony to the lack of recreational opportunities near Weston, Missouri… more»
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Haulin’ Hauler! 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Pickup
Have you ever wished that you could trounce the person next to you at the stoplight and would still have the ability to haul things without resorting to an SUV or pickup? If so, this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette pickup… more»
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Amphibious Class: 1945 GMC DUKW
While I tend to get excited about any discovery involving an original VW Kubelwagen, other combat vehicle historians might look towards the amphibious GMC DUKW, which was designed for troop and supply transport in WWII and the Korean War…. more»
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Hot Rod Rolls: 1975 Silver Shadow
It’s after that split-second glance that you realize that this car is more Ed Roth than Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. Can’t you just see this beast immortalized as a classic Rat Fink cartoon? Take a look at this… more»
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Rat Rod Candidate: Barn Find Cushman Truckster
Rat rods: we think of the gassers, the T-buckets, even sometimes the occasional air-cooled VW Beetle. But sometimes the “rod” part of the equation isn’t much in the performance department and it just comes down to the looks. Couldn’t… more»
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Cadillac Drag: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
Often dreamed of, rarely seen, here’s a mythical creature come to life—a Cadillac Fleetwood station wagon! What may seem like a simple front clip swap might not be as simple as it seems, but lo and behold, someone’s done… more»
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1957 Chevrolet El Camino Prototype???
As most people familiar with old cars would know, the El Camino was introduced for the 1959 model year. Thus, there wouldn’t have been one produced in 1957, and there probably wasn’t, but this car has a unique story… more»
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The Reaper: 1952 Ford F2 Rat Rod
It seems like every time you look in your rear view mirror there is some aggressive looking vehicle with a scowling, angry face bearing down on you. It’s usually a posh SUV with a latte-sipping yuppie/hipster driving in-between sending… more»
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Big Shooter: 1950 Crosley Hotshot
If 30 horsepower is too much for you, this 1950 Crosley Hotshot might just be the ticket. This fun little sports car is listed on eBay with a buy it now price of $9,500 or you can make an… more»
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$100 Oddball: 1971 Krager Motorhome
According to Hemmings, just a couple dozen of these unusual Krager motorhomes were ever built, which is a potential blessing considering the awkward looks. Based on a International Harvester chassis, I’d imagine parts are hard to come by these… more»
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From A Famous Family: 1953 Devin Bodied Jowett Jupiter
Even if you don’t know anything about the early cars from Devin Enterprises, like the example found here on eBay, you certainly know the famous family of similar styles born in the 1950’s. The Ferrari 500 Mondial, with its… more»
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Would You dare? 1960 Fiat 600 Multipla
Reader Filippo R came across this Fiat project in Padua, Italy here on Subito. He also thought it would be fun to try his hand at contributing, so here is what he wrote! From Filippo – Found in a famers’ field… more»
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Terse Hearse: 1954 Cadillac “Shorty” Hearse
I’d bet you probably have never seen one of these. This is (or used to be) a 1954 Cadillac hearse. Found by reader Fred H., it is for sale here on Craigslist in Ventura County, California. The asking price… more»
