How neat is this? I bet most of you have never seen a 1954 Chevrolet House Car. Said to be built by a “factory conversion shop”, this car screams 50’s fun. Found here on Craigslist with a selling price… more»
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R-10 Redo: 1971 Renault 10
The VW Beetle gets blamed for almost everything that isn’t Pinto or Audi 5000-related. But, in a good way, not in an explode or surge-ahead-unintendedly way. This 1971 Renault 10, or R-10, is listed on eBay in Princeton, Illinois… more»
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BRAT or BRUT? 1981 Subaru BRAT
Some folks love to modify cars. 4WD vehicles seem to be ripe for modification, sometimes turning into almost cartoon-like vestiges of their former glory. This 1981 Subaru BRAT is destined to be one of those former glory dealios.. unless… more»
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Boating Season Awaits: 1966 Amphicar 770
The Amphicar 770 is an example of a classic that seemingly began rising in value overnight, and certainly the case of a car you could have bought cheaply – if you got in before the jump in prices. Now,… more»
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Limovette? Corvesine? 1994 Corvette Limo
So you always wanted a Corvette, but couldn’t justify having a car that could only seat two people? Here’s the answer! Listed for sale here on craigslist and located in Mesa, Arizona, this longest C4 Corvette ever (okay, prove me wrong,… more»
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Mistaken Identity: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
That’s a rather handsome Plymouth, isn’t it? Looks more like your grandfather’s Cadillac, you say? Yes, there’s some interesting handiwork gracing the grill of this 1965 Plymouth Barracuda. I’ll probably get stoned for saying this, but it’s better looking… more»
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Amazing Custom 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
Holy “Too much time on my hands,” Batman! Let’s face it; a normal 1970 Ranchero Squire appeals to a small sub-set of the car-buying public. Maybe that explains how this particular Ranchero could become an incredible custom vehicle featuring… more»
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Ford’s Psychedelic Wagon: 1979 Pinto Cruiser
The saddest thing about the Pinto Cruising Wagon is this: I helped a friend modify a ’72 wagon to look “exactly” like the 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon found here on craigslist thanks to reader Simon. It’s was a… more»
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1966 Good Humor Truck Survivor!
Nothing makes kids pour out of a neighborhood in zombie-like fashion than an ice cream truck. Where I grew up, all the ice cream trucks were old decrepit step vans or former U.S. Post Office vehicles that had seen… more»
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Barn Find Conquest: 1962 LaDawri “Ferrawri”
As of recent, I’ve developed quite a soft spot for the quirky Canadian/Californian company LaDawri Coachcraft that produced some amazing fiberglass cars, like the 1962 LaDawri Conquest found here on eBay. Some might be fooled by the original owners… more»
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West German Alternative: 1974 AWS Shopper
A 1974 WHAT?! You aren’t seeing things, this isn’t some photo magic with a toy car, this 1974 AWS Shopper is an actual car. An actual, real production car. Or, it was, for two years. This super interesting vehicle… more»
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2 Seater French Coupe: 1959 Simca Sport “Open Sky”
Over the years, I’ve come to love the lure, history – and yes, style – of many of French automobile manufacturer Simca’s offerings. Their Simca Sport models, like the one found here on eBay, is no exception – with its… more»
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How Many Left: 1966 Matra Djet 5
Up for grabs on eBay is an exceedingly rare 1966 Matra Djet 5, a fiberglass-bodied sports coupe that was the world’s first mid-engined production vehicle. Over the course of its production, the Djet enjoyed a colorful competition history and… more»
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A Gentleman’s Nash: 1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Coupe
When you think of Nash, the image of bathtub shaped cars come to mind. As one of the independent manufacturers who were always struggling with the “Big 3” for market share, Nash had to be on the lookout for… more»
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Volume Discounts! 1.6 Billion BC Rocks
Finally, a seller has included a good selection of photos for an online listing. These 1.6 Billion BC, give or take a millennium or two, Rocks are for sale in Mondamin, Iowa for between $1 and $100 each, what… more»
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Big Power Oddball: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Here is a rather unusual Corvette conversion that is thought to be equipped with an Ecklers Can-Am body kit. Clearly looking like a product of the 1970’s with its orange paint and wheels, this Corvette packs some heat with… more»
