Oddballs

Part Car, Part Boat: 1964 Amphicar 770

I would describe my automotive taste as eclectic, and find myself drawn as much to quirky classics as motoring icons. However, vehicles like the 1964 Amphicar 770 leave me torn. While I can think of few experiences better than… more»

Will This Caddy Ambulance Become a Ghostbusters Clone?

The owner of this derelict Miller-Meteor ambulance on a 1959 Cadillac Series 75 commercial chassis is selling it on eBay in Las Vegas. While the car needs a total restoration, it does come with a lot of new parts. But… more»

Honda Valkyrie Tryke: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Here’s what has to be a one-of-a-kind. A 1998 Honda Valkyrie motorcycle converted into a 3-wheel tryke that looks like a 1969 Chevy Camaro (from the front). We’d love to know how and why this was done, but –… more»

Two Many Doors! 1973 Chevy Impala

When I thought this 1973 Chevrolet Impala was a two-door, the asking price here on craigslist—$11,500—seemed like it might not be too out of line. Never mind the faded paint on the trunk and the surface rust on the… more»

Weird Wedge: 1980 Comuta-Car EV

Rarely popular but usually interesting, at least for the era and its now-ancient tech, this 1980 Comuta-Car is a tiny car that a person could restore or upgrade with modern electric and other systems. It would be an interesting… more»

Never Used 1980s Manco Valvoline Truck Go-Kart

The older I get, the fewer full-sized vehicles I want to own. It’s just more work to keep them insured, maintained, and stored indoors somewhere. And that doesn’t count motorcycles, which are easier to store, but I really like… more»

A Little Project: 1950 Crosley

Powel Crosley Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a busy man. He sold countless radios, owned the Cincinnati Reds, and most importantly, sold cars. He sold enough of them that I am never surprised to see one at a car… more»

Epic Project! 1950 Marmon-Herrington Motorhome

Let’s see…. you have a vintage Marmon-Herrington bus lying around – hmm, what to do with it? How about converting it to a motorhome! Here on eBay is a 1950 Marmon-Herrington made into a 28-foot RV, complete with a… more»

Rare 1959 Berkeley SE328

The 1959 Berkeley SE328 is undoubtedly an oddball. They were produced in relatively low numbers and are scarcely seen on the road these days. The company produced about four thousand vehicles within its four years. Despite being rare, these… more»

Not a Runner: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

The Corvair is an interesting study in car-collecting habits; those who own one tend to own several, and those who don’t own one probably never will. Since 2007, I’ve played the middle ground as a one-Corvair owner. Because of… more»

One of a Kind? 1959 Buick El Victamino Project

To the best of my knowledge, Buick has never produced a pickup truck. At least not in the 1959 model year when the new mid-range Invicta model was introduced. The seller has a ’59 “El Victamino” for sale which… more»

GMC-Based Custom Creation: The Plane Car

For those who’ve been curious what would happen if a 2005 GMC Sierra was stripped of its body, then had a 1950s GM truck front end added, followed by a Cessna 421B body out back, your days of wondering… more»

Mercury in Disguise: 1988 Classic Tiffany

In the realm of kit and replica cars, no manufacturer has such a contorted history as Classic Motor Carriages. I lost count of the number of “dba” (doing business as) names scattered through its history. As if the constant… more»

Turbo Diesel Camper: 1986 Vixen 21TD

One of the coolest campers ever made has to be the Vixen 21TD. Rightfully so, this was considered the driver’s RV, a motorhome with a low center of gravity, slippery and wind-cheating exterior, a BMW turbodiesel engine, and an… more»

Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS

Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»

Custom Batman-Themed Cruiser: The Bat Boat Mobile

Holy smoke!  What we have before us here is a custom creation known as The Bat Boat Mobile, a Batman boat car, and while it’s a different concept from the original Batmobile, the attention-getting potential here might be similar. … more»

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