We’re told this is a one-of-a-kind sports car, something that would usually be thought of as a kit. But it may have been custom-built by its original owner. The car is part Triumph, part Volkswagen, and the rest from… more»
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Monzilla! 1979 Chevrolet Monza 4X4
And now it’s time for something from the “just because you can, doesn’t mean that you should” department. I guess it’s a metamorphosis of sorts for a generally unliked, and unwanted malaise-era Chevy Monza with a bodacious attempt to… more»
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Ski Lodge Bus! 1970 Ford Econoline
oh, how I’d love to know more about the backstory behind this epic ski lodge bus. If you spend any time around ski resorts or canoe/rafting centers, you’ll see a lot of school buses used to transport adventure-seekers from… more»
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Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: 1975 Aztec 7 Kit Car
Kit cars almost always seem to take the same form, no matter which family they come from: an unfinished project, languishing on an enthusiast’s driveway. I’m not sure why this is, other than the fact that they require some… more»
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3-Wheel Cyclecar! 1960 Velorex 16/350
The Velorex was an “Oskar” which meant “car on axle.” Produced in the Czech Republic, it was a tube-framed, 3-wheel cyclecar powered by a 2-stroke air-cooled engine that displaced either 250 or 350-cc. Half the body was a canvas-like… more»
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One of a Kind? 1962 Pontiac Tempest Pickup
The Tempest was Pontiac’s first foray into the compact car market in 1961, sharing GM’s new unibody Y-platform with Buick and Oldsmobile. It was an innovative design using the “Trophy-4” four-cylinder engine (half a V8) and a flexible drive… more»
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Henney Kilowatt? 1959 Renault Dauphine
The Dauphine was a small, rear-engine economy car built by Renault. Between 1956 and 1967, the French company assembled more than two million copies, competing with the VW Beetle, Morris Minor, Fiat 600, and other European gas sippers. Because… more»
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Prancing Horse Limousine: 1981 Ferrari 400i
UPDATE 4/13/2022 – With a car like this Ferrari Limo, it’s not something easy to forget and is very recognizable. So, we knew as soon as it showed up here on eBay that it was the same example that… more»
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French Project Car: 1988 Citroen CX GTi Turbo
As someone who just exited French car ownership, I can say that I’m forever tarnished for finding these oddballs surprisingly cool. I sold my 1988 Peugeot 505 wagon not too long ago, and while it was the right time… more»
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PRICE CUT! Mink and Gold 1974 Stutz Blackhawk
UPDATE 4/12/2022 – Reader Pat L just let us know that the seller of this Stutz has significantly lowered their asking price. They were initially hoping for $47k, but have now dropped it to $29,500. Let us know down… more»
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V8 Zombie Hunter? 1954 Volvo TP21 Sugga
I have come across one of these Volvo Suggas before and am always amused when you realize that Sugga translates into “Sow”. With both a civilian and military purpose in mind, this 1954 example, which looks like a TP21… more»
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Former Ambulance: 1954 Ford Courier
Beginning in 1952, Ford used the Courier name on a variety of vehicles, usually delivery wagons or pickup trucks. At first, it was a delivery model based on the base 2-door station wagon, the Mainline. This 1954 edition was… more»
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Removable Canopy: 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX Sportbak
Between 1986 and 1990, Nissan offered the Pulsar NX in the U.S. market. It came in only one body style that could be converted into a coupe, targa, cabriolet, or station wagon by removing or replacing body panels. That… more»
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Jet Board! 1983 SurfJet Freestyle 236SS
Having grown up in Wyoming, surfing wasn’t exactly something one could do easily, but I sure thought it sounded like fun! Well, it seems someone else felt my pain and came up with this wonderful contraption that let you… more»
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Two for One: 1960s Chieftain Main Battle Tanks
So, how unconventional do you like your classic British machines? If you absolutely have to have the only one on your block– or, in this case, the only two– consider these early examples of the Chieftain tank. These running… more»
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Modern Classic: 2012 Morgan Three-Wheeler
This little three-wheeler may not be something we’d normally feature but hear me out before clicking back. I don’t follow new-car news but Morgan just released something that really got me excited. A new and improved three-wheeler! That made… more»
