When we think of police cars, it’s easy to jump right to V8 powered, rear-wheel drive sedans that are equally capable at smoky burnouts as they are at hauling criminals. But at some point in time, Volvo got into… more»
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Try It On For Size? 1972 Trimuter
Despite looking so futuristic, the Trimuter has actually been around for a long time. Originally offered through Mechanix Illustrated in plan and kit form, the current website for the designer/builder claims that over 30,000 sets of plans have been sold. This one… more»
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Sparkey, the SEMA ‘Stang! 1965 Ford Mustang EV
Here’s a different one, a 1965 Ford Mustang EV! Yep, you read that right. This battery-powered fastback is in Simi Valley, California and it on eBay with a.. cough.. current bid price of $4,550 and there is no reserve! But,… more»
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Priority Mail: GPO Mobile Post Office
Barn Finds reader Dik S. has found a truly unusual project here on eBay that combines obscurity and history in ways we’ve never seen before. I would love to know the story behind the creation of a mobile post office, of which… more»
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Six Wheeled V-12 Gremlin With Original Paint!
Wow, look at this, six wheels, a V12 that’s half as long as the car, all wrapped up in a metallic candy blue AMC Gremlin! Must be some sort of prototype or something…what’s that? You say it’s only 2… more»
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What A Brazilian! 1966 Willys Wagon
Look closely at the rear 2/3 of this wagon–recognize it? That’s right, it’s a Willys Jeep wagon, but with a completely different front end designed by Brooks Stevens. These were made in Brazil, and you won’t believe who ended… more»
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Your Own Tour Bus: Bristol Double-Decker
I’m not sure where to begin with this one, so let’s start here: this is a genuine Bristol double-decker bus that was converted to run tours across the U.S. for European visitors and Chinese exchange students. It’s been lavishly… more»
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Right Hooker: 1974 Postal Scout
Over the years, any number of right-hand drive ex-postal service vehicles have ended up in junkyards or for sale on craigslist. I’ve seen old Jeeps and Subaru Legacies, primarily, which is why this 1974 International Scout here on craigslist caught me… more»
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$3,300 East German: 1968 Multicar M22
If you like small, oddball vehicles, this one is a winner! This is a 1968 Multicar M22 and it’s in Kehidakustány, Zala, Hungary, so if you’re anywhere across an ocean you’ll need to do a heck of a job lining… more»
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$6,800 Bumper Car! 1955 Gebr Ihle Bruchsal
Here’s one for your daily commute (kidding). This is a 1955 Gebr Ihle Bruchsal bumper car and it’s in Cascade, Iowa, right between Dubuque and Anamosa, home of the National Motorcycle Museum. It’s on Craigslist for a very exuberant price… more»
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1974… What The Heck Is It?
What the heck is this? I’ve looked at a lot of kit cars in my time, and I don’t ever remember seeing a body like this, but I think that has to be what this is. It’s located in… more»
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Rare! But, Desirable? 1951 King Midget Series 2
We all know that just because something is rare doesn’t mean that it’s valuable, or even desirable. This l’il bugger is a 1951 King Midget Series 2 and it’s in Weirsdale, Florida, right in-between Orlando and Gainesville in central… more»
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Poor Man’s Cobra: 1967 Austin Healey 3000
The iconic Cobra is a dream for many, but a reality for few. But what if you already had a British sports car and it had room for more power? Well, we suspect that’s the case with this Austin… more»
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Bicentennial Vette: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
If this Corvette can’t take you back to the summer of 1976, then nothing will. This 1969 Corvette was extensively modified for America’s Bicentennial, but we don’t know why. There is little information on this Corvette, other than it… more»
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Pocono Oddball: 1957 Nash Fire Truck
I just look oddballs like this Nash Metropolitan! These little classics are odd enough in their normal form, but in mini fire truck configuration, they are down right awesome. If you don’t know the history of these cars, a… more»
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The Suicide Machine: 1965 Mustang 4×4
I think we need to come up with a name for these oddball 4×4 conversions. We’ve featured quite a few over the years and some how they never to cease to amaze me. It’s incredible that people can figure… more»
