The name “Sunrader” may not mean that much to you, but in the context of oddball pickup trucks, it’s actually one of the more notable aftermarket companies. It is perhaps most famously associated with building some truly innovative camper… more»
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Mad Max Wannabe: 1994 Vette Kart
Welcome to another chapter of “You’ll See Almost Anything on Barn Finds.” Today’s entry is a Vette Kart made from a 1994 Corvette, but barely resembling its donor at all anymore. The advertisement is here on craigslist, where the… more»
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Come Grab It! Free Citroën H Van Parklet
Repurposing and finding new functions for existing items has become a cultural phenomenon, and even objects as large as automobiles are turning into things they were never intended to be. One interesting example is this Citroën H Van, which… more»
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Original Paint: 1983 Citroen CX 2000
Over the years, I’ve developed a fondness for oddball vehicles. Some of you may recall my 1981 Toyota HiAce van, the 1988 Subaru XT6, a 1988 Peugeot 505 wagon, and a few others along the way. While endlessly charming,… more»
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Pint-Sized Charm: 1959 Metropolitan Hardtop
I used to own a Metropolitan until I got a telephone call from a guy who wanted to surprise his wife for her upcoming 40th Birthday. He said that his better half had always wanted “a cute little red-and-white… more»
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Super Bugger: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Some vehicle segments don’t really make much sense in terms of their market value. However, digging deeper can sometimes reveal that there’s an odd trait, or perhaps some underlying reason, why the seller believes the vehicle in question is… more»
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Sky-High Mini Van: 1992 Ford Aerostar
You have to be either the biggest jokester on the planet or a very cool influencer to do what someone has done to an innocent mini van. And then you’d have to have a lot of cheek to sell… more»
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Lazy Daze RV: 1967 Dodge A110
When you see a camper or motorhome conversion on the road, it’s easy to toss it aside as just another aftermarket conversion. But real companies stood behind these compact campers, and some survived surprisingly long in the niche market… more»
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Polish Pickup: 1997 FOS Polonez Roy
At first glance, you would think this vehicle was cobbled together in someone’s garage using whatever parts were at hand. If you did, you’d be wrong, as this is a real pickup, built in Poland, restored to as-new condition,… more»
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Custom Rolling Ad: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
This vehicle was once a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. Now it’s “Florida Sunshine In A Can,” a custom build that was intended for a promotional venture. As a “can car,” we’re told this was a professional build that attracts attention… more»
BF Exclusive: 2002 Saturn SC2 5-Speed
UPDATE: The seller has lowered their asking price to $3,300! The same color as my dad’s leisure suit from the 1970s, this “Orange” is more of a burnt orange than an orange-orange, but it’s orange nonetheless, and it’s a… more»
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Something For Everyone! 116-Vehicle Eclectic Auction
When I came across this 116-vehicle auction, all from a single owner, I was astounded at the variety of vehicles on offer! If you can’t find something you are interested in at this sale, you aren’t a real vehicle… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1973 Porsche 914 1.7
Up for sale in Salem, Oregon on Craigslist is this very tidy five-speed 1973 Porsche 914 1.7-liter in resplendent yellow. The seller wants $12,800. Thanks to Curvette for this listing. The 1.7 is the less-powerful version of the 914—a… more»
Poor Man’s Porsche? 1959 Perry PMP Roadster
Some custom cars are built from a kit. Others are built from one person’s vision and what parts they can make work together. This 1959 custom roadster falls squarely into the latter category. Its recipe reportedly includes a Henry… more»
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1 of 42: 1965 Solar Automotive Cavalier
At first glance, you would say the seller’s car looks like a customized 2nd generation Chevrolet Corvair. And you would be correct, except that it was built by Solar Automotive in the early 1970s. After buying up the leftover… more»
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Syncro Rarity: 1991 Golf Country 4WD
There was a period of time in the late 1980s and early 1990s when automobile manufacturers seemed particularly adventurous. We just featured a Corvette ZR-1, the so-called King of the Hill, which was a bonkers performance car built to… more»
