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Red Light District Edition? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

Are you ready for an interesting story that may or may not be totally true?  Have you ever heard of a Volkswagen Beetle that had its interior package named after a “red light district?”  That is the claim attached… more»

LS Resurrection! Fabulous 1957 Cadillac Hearse

When a pall descends and I intone “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” this fully-refurbished service vehicle will do just fine to carry me home. While some folks call their car “all original,” (except for the engine, transmission, and half the… more»

Cologne Swap? 1980 Blakely Bernardi

This 1980 Blakely Bernardi is a rarely seen kit car that featured a more polished design that some of the other Volkswagen-based contraptions – at least in this author’s opinion. With an overall meatier, more finished appearance, they could… more»

Is This Our Future? 1969 Saab 96 Electric Conversion

On the outside, it looks like any other quirky little Saab 96.  It is what is on the inside that could mean so much, both good and bad, to car collectors everywhere.  This 1969 Saab 96 being sold on… more»

Who Would Restore A 1983 Renault LeCar?

Wow, a Renault LeCar, I haven’t seen one of these in years and honestly didn’t think it was possible for one of these to last 36 years, but here it is. Of course, to look this great, it took… more»

Oddball SUV: 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS

It’s crazy to think that an entire decade has passed since Isuzu stopped selling passenger vehicles in the United States. It’s a shame because SUVs dominate the current U.S. market, and Isuzu produced a lot of unique models during… more»

Shorty Tomaso Coupe: 1979 Cadillac Seville

This rare Cadillac Seville Tomaso coupe is a limited production conversion of Cadillac’s flagship sedan. Basically involving a cutting torch and likely loads of body filler to create the dramatically truncated coupe, they were the choice of 1970s Hollywood… more»

Saved From The Barn: 1954 Airstream Flying Cloud

This 1954 Airstream Flying Cloud is a rare 13-panel “whaletail” design that saw limited production when new. The seller located the iconic camper trailer in an Oregon barn, where it had slumbered for years. Prior to that, it saw… more»

Justified Cult Following: 1966 Volvo PV544 Sport

Some vehicles just develop a cult following.  While some folks tend to gravitate to cars such as Mustangs, Camaros, and Corvettes for their performance image, other enthusiasts build their love on such virtues as durability, handling, and reliability.  Take… more»

Pretty In Pink: 1959 Plymouth Fury Hardtop

I wish I could include a sound clip of George Thorogood’s, “Bad to the Bone” with this post as this is a ’59 Plymouth Fury Coupe in faded red (or pink) as the listing claims. I know, the vengeful… more»

1971 Lincochero Mark III 6-Wheeler!

I’ll bet you haven’t seen one of these lately — if ever! This full custom 1971 Lincoln Mark III 6-wheel pickup conversion is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and is located in Chewelah, Washington. The seller is… more»

Still A Headturner? 1985 Mercedes 300D Pickup

No one will ever claim that Mercedes’ W123 line is anything but useful. Fuel efficient in the case of the diesels; smooth performers with the gas burners; and unbelievably reliable across the entire lineup. One area it may fall… more»

Buy It Now! 300 MPH “Untouchable” Jet Dragster

Anyone who feels uncomfortable in the front seat of a roller coaster can save their money by not buying this car. I mean, check out this crazy contraption! Strap yourself onto the front (!!) of a jet engine and… more»

Two In The Country: 1948 Peugeot 202 Woodie Wagon

Representing what the French automotive manufacturers could do with wood and steel, this 1948 Peugeot 202 Woodie wagon is for sale at a hefty $19,500 asking price. It is located in Grass Valley, California. They do not mention any… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24

This particular vehicle might be an underestimated, under-appreciated time capsule. Up for sale is this stunning, all original 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24. It has a BIN price of $14,999 with the ability to make an offer. This impressive vehicle… more»

32K Mile Survivor: 1961 Dodge Lancer

Once upon a time, the Dodge Dart that we all know and love from the late sixties through the mid-seventies was actually a full-sized, mid-priced model. The compact Dodge of the early sixties was called a Lancer and I… more»

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