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1986 Revisited – Part 4: Deals on Wheels

Here is yet another installment from my recently rediscovered 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine: this is the Sporty Edition. Maybe this first one should be in the Kleenex edition, wow. Have any of you heard of a Cobra? (hee hee).. This car… more»

Cincinnati’s Finest: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot

This is a heck of a car, at least it is for fans of Crosleys. Most folks probably make clown jokes and things like that, but for 1950 this was a very cool, albeit small, car. This is a… more»

6-Wheeler! 1971 Buick Electra Custom

This rather unique car has made its rounds of the internet over about a ten year period. It’s up for sale again and Bill W. was kind enough to bring it to our attention! The seller has it listed… more»

Canadian Bacon: 1937 Ford Restomod

If you’ve seen one flat-nosed ’37 Ford you’ve seen ’em all.. screeech.. For the love of Mike, this is one wacky custom build! This 1937 Ford Custom is listed on Kijiji in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The seller doesn’t give… more»

Super Sleeper: 1978 AMC Pacer 500 V8 Wagon

So, you’re sitting around one day, either bored, or after a couple of adult beverages, or maybe you’re just trying to think of your next project. You start thinking of crazy things to do with a vehicle and you… more»

Haulin’ Non-Hauler: 1970 VW Beetle Pickup

If you’re looking for a custom pickup for hauling duties, this isn’t it. But, if you’re looking for a well done custom 1970 VW Beetle Pickup just for having fun in, this custom VW could be for you. This one… more»

Down Under Rarity: 1933/34 Ford Roadster UTE

Are you a classic Ford enthusiast, but have become bored with all of the “run of the mill” rare and hard to find American Fords? If so, this Australian 1933-34 Ford Roadster UTE may be that extremely rare Ford… more»

De Plane, De Plane! 1973 Honda Jolly

No, this isn’t the vehicle that they used on Fantasy Island, but if a regular Honda Civic isn’t wacky enough for you, maybe this custom 1973 Honda Jolly would be? This unusual vehicle is on eBay with a buy it now price of… more»

Mighty Tiny: 1986 Suzuki Mighty Boy

Do not adjust your set, this 1986 Suzuki Mighty Boy SS40T pickup is really this small, about 10.5 feet long. If you have a tiny load to haul and you like unusual Japanese vehicles, this is one for you (hey,… more»

4x4x4x4, etc… 1970s Quadractor 4×4

There are a lot of 4s on this one! This may be something that I bet a lot of you haven’t seen before: a 1970s Quadractor 4×4 with 4-wheel steering and it’s not a homemade thing, believe it or not…. more»

Confusing, Awesome, Terrible: 1968 Jaguar XKE Roadster

First, yes, this is neither a barn find nor a survivor, but this “Confusing, awesome, terrible” listing as TJ described it, is just too, uh, something to pass up. Thanks TJ for the find and for your description! This is… more»

Grand Camino: Custom Grand National

When it comes to modifying collector cars, the Buick Grand National is typically off-limits. Most are enshrouded in an air bubble in a collector’s garage, waiting for the day it rolls across the auction block. Not this Grand National,… more»

Dodging Electrons: 1980 Dodge/Jet Electrica 007

This one is recognizable as a Dodge Omni 024 or a Plymouth Horizon TC3, but it’s actually a 1980 Jet Electrica 007! Dang, that’s a cool name, at least until most people find out that it’s a battery-powered conversion… more»

Woman Power: 1950s Fairbanks-Morse Mower

A riding mower?! Come on, guys, you’re losing your focus! Ahh.. it felt good to get that out of the way.. This one may seem weird, but Barn Finds isn’t always about dusty, hidden muscle cars. No where in… more»

Impostor Bird: Shay Ford Thunderbird

Shay more commonly known for their reproduction Ford Model A’s also offered a limited run of Shay Thunderbirds. It is thought that only 200 Shay Thunderbirds were built, making this replica “rare.” In fine condition, this ‘Bird would be… more»

Campus Find: As-New 1995 Saturn SL1

Colleges benefit from many things, including non-profit status, tax breaks, great deals on desirable properties, and the ability to take over once-public streets for the privilege of sticking parking meters on them. Oh, and the salaries are great if… more»

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