This car is newer than what is usually shown here and it isn’t a muscle car that has been languishing in a barn or anything like that. But, this 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Flower Car would maybe get even… more»
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One-Off? 1938 Graham Sharknose Convertible
Once a beautiful and iconic piece of American Pre War automotive history, this ’38 Graham has seen better days but still offers a reasonable body and many spares. It is thought to be the only 4 door convertible built… more»
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Vairy Unusual Custom: 1968 Solar Cavalier
The Corvair cognoscenti among us may be familiar with the Fitch Sprint, but how many of you have come across a Solar Cavalier before? If you detect some resemblance, you won’t be surprised to learn that Solar bought John Fitch’s… more»
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A Literal Tank In The Barn!
When talking about some of America’s heftier cars, we often say things like, “what a tank” or “it’s built like a tank”. Well, in the case of David C’s recent barn sighting, it’s built like a tank because it… more»
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Dream Deferred: The Ben-Dera Ford
Spend enough time on the internet and you’ll eventually discover true oddballs languishing like any other barn find featured on this very site. Take, for example, the highly obscure Ben-Dera Ford, one man’s vision of what futuristic vehicle travel… more»
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Rare Turbodiesel: 1986 Toyota Camry
It’s not uncommon to find older Toyota trucks utilizing diesel power; my very own 1981 HiAce project relies on an old-school 2L diesel powerplant. What is unusual is to find such mechanical sorcery in an old-school Toyota Camry sedan… more»
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Crazy Custom: 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
This 1970 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe Custom is almost like a 1950s custom. The details could and would work on any car, and it even has fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror.. unfortunately.. Or, depending on how a… more»
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Freaky French Folly: 1984 Renault Fuego
In keeping with the Scotty G tradition of showing unusual, some would say oddball, vehicles, I present this 1984 Renault Fuego. This fregger (more on that later) is listed on eBay with a somewhat ambitious $4,500 buy it now… more»
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1960 Lincoln Continental Camper
Whoa! How awesome is this? Building such a vehicle today might be akin to heresy, at least to Lincoln fans, however this 1960 Lincoln Continental Camper appears to have been built some decades ago. After accumulating an estimated 110,000… more»
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Never This Nice: 1989 Toyota VanWagon
These spaceship-like Toyota Vans (also known as the “VanWagon” or the “LiteAce” overseas) will never cease to intrigue, what with their flat noses and glassy four-eyed stare. More uncommon is to see one that has been maintained and even… more»
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Hess & Eisenhardt Heritage: 1984 Chevy Celebrity
Hobby cars reflect the owner’s interests and obsessions, even if it’s a lowly Chevy Celebrity. Interestingly, this drop-top conversion has an extra dose of history attached to it, as the convertible conversion was executed by a company called Hess… more»
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One Southern Owner: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
Volkswagen’s memorable Thing allowed drivers to experience a little bit of what life was like driving a military-grade vehicle on the road. Ironically, it ended up as the vehicle of choice for beachgoers and outdoorsmen rather than any sort… more»
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Not A VW: Maico 500 Microcar
The Maico name might be familiar to some. In the 1950s Maico built those fat German motor scooters, including the huge Maico Mobil, and in the 1970s they built great enduro motorcycles. In the 1950s they also purchased the remains of… more»
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One Owner GTS: 1984 Dodge Colt Turbo
Why doesn’t this have more bids? The turbocharged Dodge Colt GTS is a rare bird, especially in rust-free condition. This example is sporting some awesome period-correct Ronal Turbo wheels and a Callaway intercooler kit. It all sounds peachy until… more»
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Miniature Project: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
How can you not love a Crosley? From radios to cars, at one time Crosley made it all! While small cars may not be for everyone, they can certainly be a lot of fun. A friend of mine has… more»
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Luxury Emergency: 1941 Cadillac Superior 75
Classic fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency vehicles are a niche market of automobiles that are typically overlooked, and can often be bought on the cheap. Not to say that they aren’t worthwhile projects, as they are rather unique and… more»
