Oddballs

Omni Vision: 1981 Dodge DeTomaso 024

When it comes to custom variants of Dodge’s compact Omni, there’s no doubt in my mind that the Shelby version is the fastest and funnest, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook this DeTomaso 024! Yes, the genius behind… more»

Jeff’s New Project, Part 1: 1981 Toyota Hiace

As I’ve mentioned a few times, my interests have been re-calibrating over the last few months. After realizing life is short and there are many, many vehicles to experience, I quickly sold my 1987 BMW 535is and set about… more»

$3,200 Truckster: 1966 Cushman Mailster

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds”, or so the myth goes; there is no official motto for the USPS. But, this was an official… more»

Far Out Winnebago: 1974 Dodge Winnie Wagon

With an awesome appearance, and loads of room this ’74 Dodge Winnie wagon has all sorts of possibilities. This Dodge runs and drives, but needs some tlc. The $12,000 price tag is a little high in our opinion, but this… more»

Quite A Stretch: 1980 Toyota Hilux Pickup

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you, this isn’t a photoshop exercise, this is real; or at least I think it is! This wacky hauler is a 1980 Toyota Hilux Pickup and it’s in Shingletown, California, about thirty miles east… more»

Old But Not Dead: 1978 Datsun B210

This 1978 Datsun B210 is in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is on Craigslist with a $1,200 asking price, or make an offer. The seller says that it’s “Old But Not Dead”, which may or may not be the best… more»

The Cutest Corvette Ever!

I know this isn’t the kind of Corvette barn find most of us dream of coming across, but personally I think this Yardman 1961 Corvette go-kart looks like an incredibly fun project! Yardman built these tiny Corvettes as promotional… more»

It’s Shorty Time Again!

Yeah, we know, some of you really don’t like these. Others, do, though, and this one is wild enough that I’ll bet everyone has an opinion! This “1955 Chevrolet” is located in Shelbyville, Kentucky (shouldn’t it be a Ford… more»

Free Delivery: 1951 Crosley Super Convertible

Doesn’t this look just like a cute little puppy who needs a new home? And with free shipping from Romeoville, Illinois to anywhere in the continental US , what’s your excuse this time? (Oh yeah, sorry, the wifey!) With only… more»

$5,700 Bi-Drive: 1986 Subaru Brat GL

This 1986 Subaru Brat GL can be found on Hemmings for an asking price of $5,700. It’s located in La Jolla, California which must account for it not being rusted almost beyond recognition like a lot of them have… more»

What Is It? Homemade Special Oddball!

This H.S.O. (Homemade Special Oddball) is certainly one of the more unusual cars I’ve written up for Barn Finds. I can’t argue with the quality of the work, but the styling might not appeal to everyone. Take a look… more»

$6,495 Sweet Elite! 1974 Lotus Elite

This rare beauty is a 1974 Lotus Elite and it’s in Huntington Beach, California. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $6,495! Whether you like these cars or not, you have to agree that’s a… more»

Special Oddball: 1947 Bentley MK VI Special

Custom built “Specials” are always fascinating to see. Examining the parts, styling, performance, and design all lend to a special’s uniqueness. This 1947 Bentley became a “Special” back in the 1970’s as the forth “Donington Special.” Although today this… more»

Classy Pickup, Maybe? 1965 Imperial Flower Car

Despite being disdained by forum bashers here and here, I think this 1965 Imperial that was converted into a flower car, probably when new, has a tremendous amount of potential. It’s located in Newcastle, Oklahoma and is listed for… more»

Long Haul: 1964 Chevrolet Suburban

This lengthy ’63 Chevrolet Suburban is definitely an interesting truck. The extra length makes us wonder if this Suburban was perhaps used as an ambulance, or for some other particular purpose. The extension is clean and well executed, appearing… more»

Anglo-American Custom: 1951 Ford Custom Roadster

Always looked back upon as a grand era in time, the 1950’s brought about a great and interesting movement in automobiles. We wanted to go faster, and we wanted to build something unique and cool. This 1951 Ford custom… more»

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