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Update: Early EV – 1968 MARS II Electric Car

UPDATE – Our own Russ Davis featured this 1968 Mars II EV last summer and it’s for sale again here on craigslist in Junction City, Oregon with a lower asking price of $5,500. Thanks to local_sheriff for sending in… more»

Farm Find: 1970 Honda N600

Honda has long been known for its small cars, with the predominant model being the Civic. While the average consumer would be lucky to know that much, most anyone who doesn’t follow automotive culture would be unaware of Honda’s… more»

Death Wish Bug? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

There’s plenty of automotive trends I will never understand, but I can generally appreciate almost anything if it has wheels and an engine. Sadly, this shortened VW Beetle does not have a drivetrain at the moment, and it’s also… more»

Original Ambulance: 1959 Ford Courier Wagon

Today’s fire and rescue vehicles are so incredibly bland compared to what used to be available direct from the manufacturer. Now, I suppose that sentiment will change over time, especially as the modern-day Ford Explorer becomes a classic and… more»

36k Mile Exotic: 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda

All of us have vehicles we lust after with little or no basis in logic, but there are some vehicles that require an even stronger stomach than normal. I don’t have any issue with the looks of the striking… more»

Rare 1991 Ford Ranger Skyranger Convertible

Many of us recognize the infamous Ford Skyranger of Detroit by now. It has graced these pages before, and classifieds sites many, many times. The seller, who by all accounts looks like he truly enjoys telling the world about… more»

Air Cooled Sell-Off: VW Type 2 Collection

A seller in Las Vegas is unloading his stash of air-cooled Volkswagen projects, and it looks like there are some real diamonds in the rough – along with ones that aren’t rough at all. This Type 2 Bus has… more»

Man Cave Cleanout: 1973 Arctic Cat Cheetah

The seller of this 1973 Arctic Cat Cheetah isn’t looking for much scratch for this vintage snow machine, asking a measly $300 for what’s claimed to be a “man cave” find in Pennsylvania. The description notes the elderly owner… more»

1962 Volkswagen Beetle Pickup!!!

UPDATE – This unique little Beetle was one of the most viewed finds of the past year. Reader Pat L let us know that it’s been listed for sale again, but it’s now in Yreka, California with a $3,200… more»

Rare Charity Donation: 1975 Citroen GS Pallas

Although it remains one of my favorite pages on eBay, it’s still sometimes difficult to look at what turns up on the web store, Just Donated in Orange, California. In this case, it’s a 1975 Citroen GA Pallas, a… more»

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Camper!

Back in the mid-20th Century, more cars were converted into campers than you might think. And there were several outfits around the country that pulled these transformations off, some better than others. We’re not told who did this one… more»

Amphibious Rarity: 1960 LARC-V

While we see a fair amount of articles and profiles around the DUKW amphibious vehicle, there was another model created in the same spirit of extreme cargo ferrying abilities in wartime exercises that gets far less airtime: the LARC-V…. more»

What The? 1926 Henry Fast

Believe it or not, this wild custom 2-seat roadster is titled as a 1926 Ford. Apparently, the cockpit conforms to 1926 specifications, so it qualifies to be titled as such. The folks at Henry’s Hot Rods took that 90-year-old… more»

Air-Cooled Patina: 1970 Honda N600

A 1970 Honda N600 is indeed an individual’s choice if you yearn to drive a classic economy car that isn’t your typical inline-four job. The N600 was a pioneering venture for Honda as it began to take over the… more»

$200K Replica? 1937 Bugatti Type 57

Replicas are always difficult cars to place, both value-wise and project-worthiness-wise, as the construction and quality of the kit are significant determining factors. Without that information, it’s hard to pinpoint worth, but the seller of this Bugatti Type 57… more»

Strange Snail Van: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo

As one of Nissan’s “Pike Cars”, this 1989 Nissan S-Cargo van is about as unique as it gets. They aren’t huge but if you need a huge presence for your business, this would be hard to beat. It can… more»

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