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»
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A What? 1990 Bertone Freeclimber
Who is up for a Daihatsu Rocky, with a BMW diesel engine, and a custom body by Bertone of Italy? Anyone? Bueller? It doesn’t get any stranger than this 1990 Bertone Freeclimber oddball. Find this luxury SUV in Atlanta,… more»
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Built by a Rally Driver: 1979 VW Rabbit Limo
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»
