Oddballs

Woodie Fishbowl: 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this one here on eBay with more photos! That was very wise but is it enough to convince someone to fork over the asking price?

Yamaha-Powered Oddball: 1980s Tri-Magnum

The Tri-Magnum is one unusual vehicle and normally we see them being powered by a Honda Goldwing drivetrain, this one is a little different at being a little different. This 1980s Tri-Magnum can be found here on eBay in… more»

Massive VW Stash: The Volkyland Collection

A huge collection of air-cooled Volkswagens has gone up for sale in Puerto Rico, representing one individual’s fascination with virtually every kind of vintage VW ever made. The seller has partnered with a U.S.-based expert on antique Volkswagens to… more»

MK2 Survivor! 1985 Volkswagen Jetta with 18,600 Miles

In 1985, Volkswagen introduced the Mark 2 platform of the Jetta compact vehicle to the United States, offering it as a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. Most of the vehicles have either succumbed to rust, modifications, or various… more»

Survivor Skyhawk: 1982 Buick Skyhawk with 14,000 Miles

For decades, General Motors would use a single chassis across nearly all of its different brands. One such example is the J platform, which featured a plethora of front-wheel-drive sedans under its umbrella during the 1980s, such as the… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Round Four at the Georgia Collection

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and… more»

Junkyard Preservation: Kellison Sandpiper

As a frequent visitor to junkyards, I’m no stranger to the sight of potentially salvageable classic vehicles parked on top of loading containers or buses. What is less typical is to actually see those vehicles removed from their perch… more»

1950? DIVCo Milk Truck Project

These old milk delivery trucks are super cool! DIVCo (Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company) are the folks behind a majority of these vintage rides. This particular one is a mystery year, so if you think you know what year it… more»

Turbo Woodie: 1985 Chrysler Town & Country

While Chrysler’s K Car platform has earned various types of both praise and disdain, there is no denying that it helped rejuvenate the company during the 1980s. This 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country that’s available here on eBay… more»

1-of-20: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette “Eckler’s”

The owner of this 1972 states that the car was custom built by the legendary company Eckler’s Corvette and that it is 1-of-20 that was built by that company. This is a claim that seems to be quite hard… more»

READER AD: The First 1970 Camelot Cruiser!

Some of my all-time favorite features here on Barn Finds have been on oddball RVs like this rare 1970 Camelot Cruiser. Reader Larry B is offering this one, which has seen just 34k miles, two previous owners, and is… more»

A Bit of Fun: 1998 Mitsuoka Viewt

Okay, people. You can stop rubbing your eyes because this isn’t an oddly squashed Jaguar. What you have here is a quirky little Japanese creation called the Viewt, and it is the product of a company with quite a… more»

1st of Only 43 Made: 1960 Henney Kilowatt

The 20th Century was littered with so many unusual and interesting vehicle companies that I wonder if anyone has ever come up with a comprehensive list of every different car company? Probably not, but now I have something to… more»

1987 Dodge Charger with 360ci V8 Swap and RWD Conversion

In the 1980s, Chrysler used a familiar namesake for its fuel-sipping, front-wheel drive L platform – the Dodge Charger. Surely, the thought of a FWD economy car sharing the name of a prolific muscle car caused unhappiness among Mopar… more»

Small Block Swap: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Wagon

Chevrolet’s Vega is an unassuming car in stock form, and it’s also one that caused the company lots of grief in its original iteration. Luckily, this 1972 Vega Wagon that’s here on eBay has a V8 swap and plenty… more»

Big Surprise! 1949 Ford F-1 Ice Cream Truck

I absolutely love Craigslist because it offers infinite surprises with every click of the mouse. Finding an ad on CL like this beautifully restored Good Humor ice cream truck happens every so often and when it does, it sets… more»

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