Along with gray market importation and the liberal use of bodykits, the 1980s also saw the birth of the unlikely limousine, with cars not commonly stretched ending up with extra doors and rear passenger seating. These days, they still… more»
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The VoltsPorsche: 1971 Porsche 914 For Only $3k!
A Porsche 914 has been on my bucket list for a while now, but I’ve yet to find something affordable that isn’t a total wreck. Well, this could be my lucky day! Three grand is a bargain for a… more»
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Far From The Family Tree: 1970 Siata Spring
I can relate to this 1970 Siata Spring. Like me, this yellow duckling is by far the ugliest off-spring from a family whose lineage had been beauty, grace, and elegance before it’s arrival. Found here on Craigslist, with thanks… more»
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Only 27 Built: 1976 TriVette
When I first looked at the photos of this unusual find sent in by Pete B, it felt like my eyes were going cross. Once they stopped freaking out, I started to think that perhaps the photos were messed… more»
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C’mon Get… Skeptical: The Real Partridge Family Bus?
“This is the original partridge family [sic] bus. From the show.” That’s apparently all we need to know about this 1957 Chevrolet school bus (identified as a 1970 in the ad), along with a meager two photos. I don’t… more»
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Cheap Winter Car? 1991 Ford Tempo AWD
If you like your winter vehicles to be a little (lot) on the unusual side, it doesn’t get much more unusual than this 1991 Ford Tempo AWD. As the $2,400 or offer price reinforces, just because a vehicle is… more»
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The Stories It Could Tell: 1963 Cowboy Cadillac
Some cars come with a short history, some with none at all. This modified 1963 Cadillac started life as a flower car, and since then it’s had a variety of uses. Now in…well…you decide what form it is…it’s up… more»
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Cool Commuter: 1980 Vanguard-Sebring Comuta-Car
Until the release of the Tesla, fully-electric production vehicles were largely a thing of the past. Prior to the Tesla Model S, the CitiCar and its variants held the record for most fully-electric units assembled by a North American… more»
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Heavy Hot Rod? 1956 International
Have you been looking for a potential hot-rod truck project? “Wait, what?” you say. “That’s a semi!” Yes, it is a semi, a retired fire truck to be exact. This 1956 International is found here on Hemmings in Earl… more»
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Project Update: 1981 Toyota HiAce
It’s been a while since I shared any information about my 1981 Toyota HiAce (but I sure have been yapping about it in other posts!), so it’s time I provided an update. For anyone unfamiliar with it, you can… more»
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James-Bond-Approved: 1978 Spirit Marine Wetbike
Is it too early to think about summer? I didn’t think so. And, some areas of the country and world don’t get snow and freezing rain and otherwise non-summer-like weather. If you’re in one of those areas or you… more»
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One Lunger Approved: 1967 Yukon King
In my neck of the woods in coastal Rhode Island, we’re experiencing a fierce winter storm already resulting in whiteout conditions. It seems fitting, then, that this barn find Yukon King snowmobile pops up on eBay, as that’s the… more»
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Kustom Dune Buggy? 1972 Berry Mini T4
If you’ve spent time around the custom car culture, you’ll recognize the name George Barris. Barris was known as the “King of the Customizers” and was involved in creating some of the most iconic kustom cars from television including… more»
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Snow Mobile: 1986 Subaru XT Turbo 4WD
Never seen snow! Just kidding, of course, this is one car that can handle snow, it’s a 1986 Subaru XT Turbo 4WD. This one is listed on eBay with no reserve and the current bid price is just under… more»
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Silly Stretch: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
Here’s a short one, I mean, the post, not the car. This crazy, stretched car is listed by the seller as a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. Maybe the front clip is, up to the dark, weird spot on the hood,… more»
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Dictator’s Choice: 1952 GAZ-12 Zim
If you think you’re looking at Buick, you’d be incorrect – but we’d understand why you’d feel that way. This is actually a 1952 GAZ-12 Zim, built for the Soviet government at the Gorky Automotive Plant. Buicks of the… more»
