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EXCLUSIVE: Rare 1981 SanFu Electric

Reader Chad M has decided to part ways with what could be the holy grail of Subaru Kei trucks/vans. Prior to being known here in the States for building all-wheel-drive rally cars, Subaru was primarily focused on building affordable… more»

Super Sport Wagon: 1979 Chevy Malibu Estate

This 1979 Chevy Malibu station wagon has undergone a mild transformation, with the front clip from a Monte Carlo swapped in place of its more sedentary factory nose. Another surprise lurking inside this Malibu wagon is a four-speed manual… more»

Four-Door Ranchero? 1980 Ford LTD Pickup Conversion

UPDATE 1/15/19 – This cool, custom 1980 Ford LTD Ranchero is listed for sale again in Shoemakersville, Pennsysvania but this time the price has dropped quite a bit. It can be found here on eBay with a $3,900 starting bid. … more»

Diesel Survivor: 1980 Peugeot 504

One of my favorite local salvage yards had a very similar Peugeot to this 1980 504 Diesel that’s listed for sale with just under 100,000 miles and in incredibly well-preserved condition. The car in my jurisdiction clearly belonged to… more»

1 of 2: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado del Cavallero

I guess that everyone is allowed to have an off day. Well, except for surgeons. Designer George Barris was renowned for some of the most iconic vehicles to grace both the silver screen and the small screen, but this… more»

Crying Fowl: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II

When you read the advertisement for this 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II, it is easy to get the impression that this is the actual car from the Foster’s Farm TV commercials. However, a check of the original commercials shows that… more»

Mysterious Utility: 1992 Isuzu MU

Here in America, lots of things are good. But some things that aren’t include how we are repeatedly sent the crappiest versions of otherwise bad-ass trucks and off-road-friendly rigs that would challenge any Wrangler owner for global wheeling domination…. more»

7,317 Mile Econobox: 1993 Plymouth Colt

When the badge-engineered Colt first appeared on U.S. soil, it was actually a compelling captive import, offering rear-wheel drive and decent looks, combined with wagon variants and later “Silent Shaft” engine technology. As the years wore on, the Colt… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1984 Dodge Cargo Van

Finding a clean first-generation Caravan isn’t easy days; finding a preserved Cargo Van of the same generation with a manual transmission is downright impossible. This example appears to be as good as it’s described, with a clean body and no… more»

Family Collection Sell-Off: Classics in Florida

We recently received a tip about a collection clean-out in Florida, apparently listed by a private family that comes across as mildly cantankerous in the craigslist description. It’s too bad they won’t do silly things like “answer emails” or… more»

From Limousine To Wrecker: 1929 Packard 645

If cars could talk, I would pull up a chair beside this one and listen. In the late ’20s to early ’30s this car was among the elite probably making regular trips from Long Island into the city. Luxury… more»

1986 Yugo GV Garage Find With Only 1,803 Miles?

It’s hard to believe based on the photos, but the seller of this Yugo GV claims there’s just over 1,800 original miles on the clock. The information in the listing is scattered at best, and the current condition of… more»

Stored 278 Years: 1979 AMC Pacer

AMC Pacers are very much a “love it or hate it” kind of car… They’re kind of like a DMC-12 in that they’re an iconic design that’s been immortalized in film and popular culture and always turns heads of… more»

World’s Most Efficient Find: Volkswagen XL-1

I’ve had the opportunity to write about some pretty unusual cars during my life, but this Volkswagen is definitely up there with the best of them. The XL-1 was developed by Volkswagen to snatch the crown as the World’s… more»

9 Second Sidekick: 1993 Geo Tracker

This Geo Tracker does two things few cars can do at the same time: it runs nine second quarter miles and also takes its owner to work and back each day. Featuring an incredible engine swap that resulted in… more»

Italian Supercar: 1974 Elcar Zagato

This is a car that I have been trying to find for a few years now, or one like it. This 1974 Elcar Zagato (yeah, that Zagato) can be found here on Craigslist with a $2,000 asking price. It’s… more»

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