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Mini-Me 1950s Style: 1959 Nash Metropolitan

This is bound to turn out well, the listing here on ebay for a 1959 Nash Metropolitan coupe. The car is selling at no reserve in an auction that has a lot of bids—more than 20—and still hasn’t crossed… more»

World’s Only Sprint Collection? Chevrolet Sprint Hoard

This is one of the more random collections I’ve ever seen and as someone who digs the occasional oddball, I am absolutely blown away by the owner’s commitment to an obscure model. Located in Hancock, Maine, this listing is… more»

6,626 Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair 500

It’s not too common on Barn Finds that we get to follow up on a car after twelve years, but this is one of those times: This 1969 Corvair was first featured in 2013 when it was apparently being sold by… more»

Winter Fun Rig: 1988 ASV Track Truck

Every now and again, one of these weird ASV Track Trucks shows up for sale, and I immediately regret not owning a large tract of land in the wilderness. This is the same problem I have the Case Unimogs,… more»

Needs Resuscitation: 1961 Cadillac Hearse

It’s almost Halloween, so we’re featuring this 1961 Cadillac hearse to put you in the mood. It’s advertised here on craigslist for $8000 – and if you want the seller’s limo as well, he’ll do a package deal for… more»

Elite Enterprises Kit Car: Porsche 917 Replica

It’s rather amazing how many of these Porsche 917 replicas sold by Elite Enterprises still pop up for sale. If you transport yourself back in time to when these kit cars were sold new, it does make sense as… more»

Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»

BoatCar Project! 1967 Amphicar Model 770

Amphibious vehicles have been around since the 1700s, starting with horse-drawn wagons that could tolerate water. The first self-propelled boat-car was the Orukter Amphibolos, a steam-powered wagon invented in 1805. In the 1870s, logging companies used amphibious tugs to… more»

Big Bruiser: 1951 Clark Yardlift 150

I can only take so many vintage cars before I need to revert to something that can take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’. Besides, I’ve seen the light: a forklift is so mighty handy. I recently managed to… more»

Save This Little Gem: 1978 Datsun B210 GX

What’s this little gem of a car? A Datsun you say? Who made those? I’m pretty sure you’re aware that this was the predecessor corporate namesake to current-day Nissan. So what would attract you to a 1978 Datsun B210… more»

Rare Project: 1955 Plymouth Plaza Business Coupe

Plymouth may not always get the spotlight in classic car circles, but every so often a unique body style surfaces that reminds us of the brand’s place in postwar automotive history. That’s certainly the case here with this 1955… more»

Low-Rust Four-Stroke: 1968 Saab 96

I think that almost every country with a major stake in the auto industry has their equivalent of the timeless Volkswagen Beetle (okay, purists…Type 1), a car that is small, practical, and well-known to everyone who lives in that… more»

Made in Austria, Sold by Sears: 1964 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Allstate Compact DS60

Anyone miss the Sears catalogue, purveyor of everything from mail-order homes to balls of yarn? The Sears Wish Book connected rural America to a gallery of consumer items. For me, growing up in a small city, the catalog inspired… more»

Long-Stored Find: 1938 Morgan Super Sport Three-Wheeler

Few vehicles capture the quirky charm and mechanical ingenuity of early motoring quite like the Morgan Three-Wheeler. These lightweight machines were born from a distinctly British idea of combining motorcycle powerplants with minimalist automobile frames, creating an entirely unique… more»

Safety Vehicle 1: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

Have you ever thought of scoring a unique, almost one-of-a-kind, little sports car to impress your friends with? Here’s a chance at one, a 1975 Bricklin SV-1 to be exact, and the number attached to it is not daunting…. more»

The Original Dune Buggy: 1972 Meyers Manx

Few vehicles capture the carefree, beach-going spirit of the 1960s and 1970s like the Meyers Manx dune buggy, and this example, listed here on eBay, is patterned after the original “Old Red.” Titled as a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, this… more»

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