One of my favorite George Carlin skits is where he says, “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” You won’t have to worry about… more»
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$3,500 Solaire: 1981 Honda Prelude Convertible
As they say, when the top goes down, the price goes up. That may or may not be true with this inexpensive ragtop. This is a 1981 Honda Prelude Convertible made by a company called Solaire. This unusual and rare… more»
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$2,375 4WD: 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon
Here’s a good winter car (winter beater?) if anyone is still experiencing snow and ice out there. It’s a 1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon 4WD and this one has a 5-speed! This 32-year old winter wagon is on Craigslist with… more»
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Chia Pet Bug: VW Beetle + Porsche 930 Kit
My in-laws moved to new abodes around Christmas last year, so some of the holiday gifting included re-gifted items that didn’t sell at the yard sale. One such item was a brand-new (some might say, new old stock) Chia pet… more»
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TV Star Hauler: 1961 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall
It is often easy to imagine that some odd or strange vehicles have lived a colorful life. This 1961 Suburban Carryall carried actors to and from the “Ponderosa” for the television show “Bonanza”. After undergoing a restoration in 2001, this Suburban has spent… more»
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Short Thing: 1974 Volkswagen Thing Shorty
If you have time for just one short thing, check out this 1974 Volkswagen Thing Shorty! This strangely appealing custom-chop looks like it was done well and just needs some finishing up, paint-wise and a few other things. It’s… more»
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Pure Opulence: 1970 Camelot Cruiser R/V
Have you ever considered buying a vintage R/V, but decided not to after seeing the insides? You know, years of poor upkeep and bad choices that lead to the interior accommodations feeling slightly third-world-ish in quality? Well, there’s an… more»
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Just The Wing, Ma’am, Just The Wing!
Although this isn’t the picture of the actual Dodge Daytona wing that’s being offered for sale here on eBay, this will give you an idea of what they are offering. Yes, that’s right, just the wing! Oh, and the “wing… more»
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Two Birds: 1956 Powell Sport Wagon and Powell Scooter
A bit of an oddball, this rare and obscure Powel Sport Wagon is a low production truck that was built by the famous scooter company, who first made radios. Powell Manufacturing Company was recognized for their scooters, but grew to… more»
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It’s A Van, It’s A Plane–It’s A Baron!
One of the more creative uses I’ve seen of an Beechcraft Baron airplane fuselage is this motorized “car shuttle type thing” (to quote the seller) that is listed for auction here on eBay UK. Bidding is currently at only 1,850… more»
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Pace Car Partner: 1979 Mustang Go Cart
Just the other day, I saw a dealer promo go-cart in the shape of a first-generation Subaru Brat. It was one of those moments of, “Oh, I need to own that,” followed by more sane thoughts about where I’d… more»
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Ready for Winter: 1989 Pontiac 6000 STE AWD
Here in the northeast, we’re about to get the second major snowstorm of the season. It’s days like today that I wish my Subaru XT6 project was in top form, as churning through mountains of snow is what those… more»
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Right Hand Drive: 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline sedan
These early 50’s Chevrolet Fleetlines are great looking cars with rock solid engines in them. But this Chevrolet is far, far away from America. This right hand drive Fleetline was discovered in Newcastle NSW, which is located in Australia. With… more»
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The Future of Driver’s Ed: 1968 Dodge Mobilab
We all can look back with either fondness or horror at the vehicles used in high school driver’s ed classes, but how many of us can say they learned how to drive virtually inside the “Education Service Unit Driver… more»
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A Sign of the Times: 1984 Lincoln MKVII Diesel
If there was ever a contest of oddball cars from the 80s, the BMW-diesel equipped Lincoln MKVII is a clear contendor for first prize. Produced at a time when not having a fuel-efficient vehicle in your lineup was akin… more»
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The Long and Short of it: 1980 Comuta-Car
Believe it or not, and you can believe it, I’m a huge fan of these cars. This is a 1980 Comuta-Car and it’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $1,500. It’s located in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania so… more»
