I have always possessed an unwavering passion for classic cars, although I also have a morbid, some would say irrational, fear of boats. White knuckles and profuse sweating accompany any journey on the water. That leaves me torn by… more»
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Blues Brothers Tribute: 1974 Dodge Monaco
There were three stars of the quasi-classic 1980 movie, The Blue Brothers: Saturday Night Live alum John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, and a 1974 Dodge Monaco, dressed up as a retired Chicago police car. As it turns out, 13… more»
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Cheap Fun! Lifted 1999 Chevy Corvette
If you’ve never seen the 1999 remake of the movie The Thomas Crown Affair, Pierce Brosnan’s character drives a vintage Shelby Mustang with large off-road tires, a roll bar, and driving lights. A modified car built like that is… more»
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Low Mileage 1988 Yugo GV
1988 Yugo. Starts right up. Thirty thousand miles and three thousand bucks, according to the ad here on craigslist. (Thanks, Rustydust, for this tip.) If you hanker for an odd piece of automotive history, and you can register a… more»
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Back to the Future: 1934 Morgan MX4 Super Sports
Q: What’s the difference between an old Morgan and a new Morgan? A: Not much. The company is the OG (‘Original Gangster’ as today’s young people say about cool old things) of the car world. So forget for a… more»
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Very Tidy 1946 Dodge Business Coupe in Florida
Somebody might get quite a bargain here. You find this classic here on eBay in Williston, Florida that is a very tidy and reportedly running 1946 Dodge business coupe. The paint is faded, but there seems to be little… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit remains one of those creations you still can’t quite understand why it exists. I know, there’s an ass for every seat, and I have owned plenty of vehicles very few people understand. But the neoclassical… more»
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Hot Rods and Saabs: Maine Auto Auction!
We love seeing listings for estate clean-outs and auctions for whole car collections, as the variety of parts, cars, tools, and signage is usually pretty entertaining. This upcoming auction at a property in Maine is no exception, with a… more»
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Rare and Restored: 1969 Velorex 16/350
Microcars have a strong following in the classic community, with some makes and models more common than others. Vehicles like the Isetta and Messerschmitt enjoy strong recognition, although the field also features some rarer and more quirky offerings. One… more»
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1992 Chevrolet Caprice Nomad?
There are quite a few “kits” that can turn your late-model vehicle into a classic such as the one here that transforms your 1990s Thunderbird into a mid-century Shoebox Ford. I’ve never seen a Chevy Caprice Nomad though! This… more»
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Beach Car: 1961 Fiat Jolly
Legend has it that in the early 1950s, Fiat’s chief, Gianni Agnelli, saw a niche for a car designed to run on and off yachts when their wealthy owners wanted to go ashore. What is believed to be the… more»
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1978 Dodge Colt Needs to Come in from the Cold
Uh-oh, someone’s getting kicked to the curb, and it’s this appealing little 1978 Dodge Colt, being sold from Minneapolis. The listing is here on eBay and is above $3600 with the reserve not met. Larry D is the eagle… more»
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Dune Buggy Project: 1961 Volkswagen Concept 1
When I went to do some quick research on the history of this so-called “Concept 1” dune buggy, I only found one source: myself. Yes, the other reference to one of these obscure Volkswagen-based kit cars was written by… more»
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Floating Find: 1968 52-Foot Houseboat
Now for something completely different. Here on eBay is a 1968 houseboat for sale, bid to $8,701, with no reserve. This houseboat is in a slip on the St. John’s River in Florida near Jacksonville. This is a static… more»
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Turbo-Look: 1989 Dodge Omni
For a brief moment, I was excited – very excited – about this 1989 Dodge Omni. It’s just down the road from me in Middletown, Connecticut, and looked like the desirable GLH spec with its turbocharged four-cylinder under the… more»
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V8 Hot Wheels Tribute – 1968 VW Beetle
There have been several high-profile cars built over the years that have been turned into 1:64 scale HotWheels toys. There have also been car builders that have built their favorite toys in full-scale. This 1968 VW is a tribute… more»
