America is known for many things, but chief among them is a love of cars. When you marry this love with our nation’s zeal for innovation and creativity, you get interesting, engaging, fun, and sometimes even groundbreaking eccentricities. The… more»
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Rarer Than You Think: 1980 Fiat X1/9
According to Xweb, the online forum for all things X1/9, there were just 1,034 registered and plated X1/9s in the United States in autumn 2018. That represented about 1 percent of the approximately 100,000 X1/9s sold in this country… more»
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4X4 Conversion: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
This automobile has an identity crisis. Is it a car or a 4-wheel-drive mud bogger? Is it Chevy, Buick, or Pontiac because of the multiple engine changes over the years? And it needs a considerable amount of body and… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Puma GTE
Every few months, it seems another one of these unusual Volkswagen-based Puma GTEs shows up for sale. Most of the time, they are project-grade cars that somehow made its way to the United States, usually the work of a… more»
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Low-Mile Micro: 1991 Geo Metro Convertible
The appeal of the original Geo Metro convertible to small car collectors is one of the more interesting phenomena of the early 90s hobby car era. The Metro is the definition of a car that has a cult-like following… more»
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1 of 600? 1978 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Cadillac Seville’s of 1976-1979 provided a luxury package in an automobile smaller than the full-size de Ville. Most of the automobiles were used as they were intended, they were also great foundations for customizing by companies like Grandeur Motor… more»
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389 Medical Mobile! 1960 Pontiac Superior Ambulance
The bad thing about an ambulance, or especially a hearse, is that most people only get to experience riding in them during not-so-good times in their lives. And while an ambulance may often be the best case for a… more»
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Stalled and Stored Project: 1967 Citroen 2CV
Occasionally, it’s hard to resist the allure of an oddball. While enthusiasts by and large prefer cars that have some level of utility and that are easy to find parts for, there’s always the temptation to throw caution to… more»
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Two Door Conversion: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
How wild is this custom conversion? The seller claims this custom two-door Chevrolet Suburban has looked like this for quite some time, as the Chevy 1/2-ton pickup that was used for the wild one-off was converted when it was… more»
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Cave Not Included: 1972 Lincoln Batmobile
There have been a lot of Batmobiles over the years. From the aerodynamic coupe of the early Forties through to the “tumbler” of the Nolan films and the muscle car of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, each generation seems to… more»
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Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»
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158 Original Miles: 1986 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe
While the muscle car fans among us may scoff at humble little scooters like these, there are definite arguments to be made for at least having something of a small runabout in your garage for days when sucking down… more»
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What the Heck!? 1996 Suzuki Volkswagen Bus Van?
If you’ve never heard of a Suzuki Every van, you’re probably not alone. I hadn’t heard of them until I saw this “VW Bus” here on Craigslist. According to Wikipedia, they have been produced since 1961 under the “Carry”… more»
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Rare Barnette Ambulance: 1949 Pontiac Sedan Delivery
Well, this one certainly threw me a curve! I wasn’t sure exactly what it was or was supposed to be. It’s a 1949 Pontiac that has been converted into an ambulance but it really looks too short for that… more»
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Neoclassic Ford! 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit
A neoclassic automobile is a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s, but not intended to be a full replica. The Zimmer Golden Spirt is one of these vehicles. It was… more»
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Original Toon Car? 1940 America Bantam
Apparently, Donald Duck had one in 1938 so that’s a notable achievement for an American Bantam 60 (1937-1941). And it definitely looks the part of something on the comical side of automotive history. This 1940 example is most definitely… more»
