For some reason, I am attracted to old kit cars that are completed to a reasonable degree of quality. I can’t claim with any certainty that this Lamborghini Countach replica was built to exacting quality standards, but I do… more»
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Shrunken Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
With such a large number of Chevrolet Tri-Fives that were produced over a three-year period, there probably aren’t many modifications left that somebody hasn’t thought of already. We’ve seen lots of cool customs and Restomods over the years, and… more»
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The Swiftabusa: 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI
When people build absolutely bonkers cars, it’s enormously satisfying to see them in real life. Now, we’re all pretty accustomed to builds that start with a $100,000 car and make it even more ridiculous, but honestly, that’s an entirely… more»
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Rhode Island Find: 1964 Greyhound Glide-A-Ride
What do you do when you have to haul a lot of sightseers around the 700-acre 1964 World’s Fair? You don’t want diesel smoke, you can’t drive anything very large, it has to motor slowly, visibility outward must be… more»
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1 of 1: 1986 Wilt Chamberlain Searcher 1
Whenever I jump into my Lotus Elise Series 1, I’m reminded that even at 6 feet tall, it’s already a struggle to get comfortable. When you’re 7 feet 1 inch tall and can’t fit comfortably in a Lamborghini Countach… more»
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Hot Wheels: 1967 Manta Mirage Can-Am Kit Car
I have a soft spot for kit cars, having spent countless hours as a kid in the UK poring over kit car magazines during long school holidays, dreaming about one day building my own GT40 replica. There’s something wonderfully… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
