Oddballs

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»

Drop an SBC in it… 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4

Jeff showed us a nice SX/4 about a month ago and it sold for a little over $700 more than the $2,800 asking price of this 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 project car. This one is on Craigslist in Gilcrest, Colorado. These… more»

Rare Dutch Swede: 1966 Volvo 66 GL Estate

If you like unusual vehicles, it almost literally does not get any more unusual than this 1976 Volvo 66 GL Estate! I can hardly look at this car, I keep picturing it in our driveway and that’s not good…. more»

Turbo Custom Cab! 1985 Toyota 4×4 Pickup

Here’s a truck that checks quite a few boxes: it’s a 1985 Toyota 4×4 Turbo Custom Cab pickup! The seller is “asking” $2,500, which of course means that everyone will go all Rick Harrison on them with excuse-filled lowball offers. This… more»

Coachbuilt Oddball: 1986 Honda CRX Straman

We have all seen and remember the Honda CRX as a small and short wheelbase hatchback. Fun, with a charming character, and often a thrill on back roads and tracks, the Honda CRX is a Legendary Japanese classic. But… more»

Funky Flatbed: 1977 Lincoln Town Car Flatbed

This is one crazy custom, it’s a 1977 Lincoln Town Car Flatbed. What?! Someone must have gotten a set of cutting torches and a welder for their birthday. This funky flatbed is on Craigslist in Morris, Oklahoma with an… more»

From The Past To The Future: 1981 Tri-Magnum

Looking for all the world like something out of a science fiction movie, this 1981 Tri-Magnum doesn’t look like it would take much to put it back on the road. It sounds like it’s being sold by the original… more»

The Flying Spur: 1995 Rolls-Royce Estate

I love hunting for oddball and unique cars. I was recently surfing the internet and spotted a dealer with some pretty interesting cars. That’s when I spotted this wagon! You really can’t get much more unique or odd than… more»

High Tech Oddity: 1962 DAF 750

This odd looking little car may not look like much from the outside, but it was actually very advanced for its time. Not only is it powered by a flat-twin engine, but it’s one of the first production automobiles… more»

Four On the Floor: 1984 Ford E-150 Van

There’s rarely a vehicle that tells you so much about what consumers wanted in a work truck than this stick-shift 1984 Ford E150 van. In an era where the manual transmission is quickly disappearing from even the most basic… more»

Tough Mudder: 1965 Ford Pickup

If lovin’ you is wronnng, I don’t want to be right… Here’s one that could drive over your barn! This 1965 Ford Pickup has been turned into a monster mudder and it’s located in Russellville, Alabama. This is one… more»

Futura Shock: 1980 Ford Fairmont

Put your seatbelts on for this one. Or, maybe some of you will need sunglasses… This creation is a 1980 Ford Fairmont custom and it’s… interesting, to say the least. It’s here on craigslist in New Richmond, Wisconsin with… more»

Snowy Driver? 1945 Studebaker M29 Weasel

I’m not 100% sure about the identification on this one, as most Studebaker-produced Weasels I found online were open vehicles, and I didn’t see any with a cab structure like this one listed as a 1945 model. The seller… more»

Coal Rollin’ Buick: 1983 Buick Century Diesel

A diesel Buick!? What is the world coming to?! Wait, this one is 34 years old already. This oil-burner is a 1983 Buick Century diesel and it’s just northwest of gorgeous Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It’s on Craigslist with an… more»

Happy Easter From Barn Finds!

We had a hard time finding a bunny barn find or even a carrot car to feature for Easter, so this big collection of eggs will have to do! These all came from the Easter Egg Roll held each year… more»

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