When I was young, my Grandfather had a Honda 3-wheeler. Long before they were deemed unsafe, 3-wheelers were a popular alternative to motorcycles and provided endless hours of fun for millions of families. This 1970 Honda ATC90 can be… more»
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Garden Find: 1980 Volkswagen Puma GTE
UPDATE – The seller of this Puma messaged us with more photos and info on their car! You can find both below. Pumas are a rare sight in the U.S.A., but we’ve featured them numerous times over the years…. more»
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Quirky Classic: 1972 Bond Bug
Regular readers will be aware that not only am I passionate about classic cars, but that the quirky ones will always hold a special place in my heart. That word is not a bad one to use when describing… more»
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Driver’s Ed Car: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
Back in high school, did you take driver’s education classes prior to getting your regular permit? I took it over the summer of 1970 before starting 10th grade and, having my learner’s permit, it was a blast. But those… more»
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Oval Window Project: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Oval window Volkswagen Beetles will never not be collectible, even when found with severe rust issues. However, as most of us know by now, if the Beetle’s body is intact, replacing the floorpan is no big deal. The oval… more»
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Corvette-Powered: Lamborghini Countach Replica
For years, I barely paid attention to replicas of desirable supercars and sports models. Most of the time, it was not due to any particular elitism or judgment, but because the replica itself was so terribly constructed. I’ve never… more»
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Never Seen One: 1963 Submersible Submarine
With the going rate for a person, two-man submarine well into the millions of dollars, may I present to you a more affordable alternative? This no-name two man submersible submarine supposedly hails from 1963, but that’s about all the… more»
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Corvette-Powered: 1978 Lotus Elite
I would wager better than 50 percent of the time, when we feature a Lotus Elite project, it’s the kind of car that’ stored in boxes rather than garage spaces. Rarely do they show up as survivors, or complete… more»
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Off-Road Pursuit! 1969 Ford Mustang 4×4
“Tired of dangerous criminals evading pursuit by blasting off into the desert high country, California’s Highway Patrol partnered with Ford Motor Company in the late 1960s to develop what became the limited-production Mustang OPS (Offroad Pursuit Special)”. OK; none… more»
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Death Trap! Dragula-style Coffin V8 Custom
If you’re dying for something different to drive around, check out this V8-powered Coffin Car! Road-legal and regularly driven, this 1972 casket car thing in Anchorage, Alaska will make its new owner the life of the party, especially around… more»
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Second Chance: 1970s Margay Go Kart
If this vintage go kart is a familiar sight to you, you’re not seeing things: we featured it last year for a higher price tag, and it looks like not much has changed. However, we do have a bit… more»
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900 HP Twin Cadillac V8 Powered Yugo?!
Jamming a 500 cid (8.2L) Cadillac V8 in a Yugo will definitely get you mad props at the local car show. That’s got to land you on the “Big Motor in a Small Car” Top Ten list. But why… more»
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Rare Air-Cooled: 1974 Volkswagen Brasilia
This 1974 Volkswagen Brasilia is a rare sight in the U.S.A, as this rear-engined model was never sold stateside. Like so many other vehicles from the company’s South American operations, they do appear here on occasion and offer a… more»
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Driven In Baywatch? Pair Of Thunder Ranch Riots
The Riot was a fiberglass kit car built on a VW chassis by a company called Thunder Ranch. There is little information about the company today and we can find no record of how many were actually built. The… more»
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Bargain Choo Choo? 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS
This 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS Choo Choo Custom is located in Rockford, Illinois just west of Chicago. This car left the factory with the run of the mill standard Chevrolet 5.0 liter V8 engine and automatic transmission. The… more»
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1 Of 4? 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Pickup
Despite the seller’s claims, I can find nothing on the internet about any factory Corvair pickup that isn’t the classic Greenbrier cab-over version. I’m guessing this is actually a converted Lakewood station wagon — but it sure looks like… more»
