Powell Crosley had the great idea of introducing economy cars to the American consumer on a large scale. The only problem the appliance magnate had was that he was a few decades too early. Despite an immediate postwar boost… more»
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Got Kids? 1971 Crown Supercoach
When it comes to old buses, I’m at a bit of a loss as to what you do with them. On the one hand, I love their art deco styling and acres of glass, making them far more attractive… more»
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Autotopia Kiddie Car With Disney Heritage!
I’m sure many of us who visited Disney in our youth or as parents can recall the “Autotopia” ride that featured electric kiddie cars riding on tracks. There always seems to be some allure around this amusement park ride,… more»
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Engine Swap Candidate: 1975 Opel Manta
This 1975 Opel Manta appears to represent a good foundation for a project, with a clean body, nice interior, and empty engine bay. These were originally sold through Buick dealers after being imported from Europe, and they still seem… more»
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Back to The Water: DeLorean Hovercraft
If the “Back to The Future” movie franchise has taught us nothing else, it has taught us that the much-maligned DeLorean DMC-12 was a car capable of far greater feats than the illustrious Mr. DeLorean ever envisaged. Dr. Brown’s… more»
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Rare 1987 Ford Ranger Shadow Bed?
At first I was skeptical of this seller’s claims that this Ford Ranger “Shadow” edition was a one of 15 truck, and it isn’t really – but the bed does appear to be a rare article that existed in… more»
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Gold Wing Inside: Tri-Magnum 3 Wheeler
Can-Am, Slingshot, Freewheeler: you may think the latest class of three-wheeled motorcycles is a recent innovation, but you’d be mistaken. This Tri-Magnum appeared in a magazine in the 1980s as a kit you could build at home around a… more»
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Desert Rat: 1978 Subaru BRAT
Most of us know that the Subaru BRAT stands for Bi-Drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. I guess BDRATT didn’t quite roll off the tongue as well in those marketing meetings. This example is a 1978 Subaru BRAT and it can be… more»
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It’s A Pistol! 1989 Special
This somewhat unusual special called “The Pistol” started out life as a 1989 Ford Ranger pickup. Now it’s a whimsical one-off and is for sale here on craigslist in Tonganoxie, Kansas. The asking price for complete exclusivity is a mere $8,500…. more»
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Welders Welcome: 1967 VW Bus
The listing for this rusty 1967 Volkswagen Bus is quite short, with just one picture and the seller clearly not interested in getting best offers or really any questions about the Type 2’s history or condition. To be fair,… more»
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Packard Powered: 1950s Dunlap Electric Mower
Umm, you’re showing a vintage lawn mower? A vintage push lawn mower?! A vintage electric push lawn mower?!! Are you guys cray-cray, as the kids say?! (said, in 2014). No, we aren’t all crazy, just me. Well, apparently the ever-vigilant Fred H…. more»
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$875 Will Make This 1979 Bradley GT Yours!
This 1979 Bradley GT looks like a potential bargain at just $875, but that assumes you’re interested in this particular type of kit car. If there’s one thing I’ve learned since bringing the highly-original Kelmark GT from Georgia to… more»
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Military Novelty: 1961 AMC Mighty Mite
When it comes to over-engineering, military vehicles are a good place to look for vehicles that may be crude in appearance but have had everything thrown at them from a component standpoint. Take this AMC Mighty Mite, which is… more»
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Rare German: 1960 Borgward Isabella Sedan
Production of the Borgward Isabella commenced in 1954, and the car remained in production until the company collapsed into a controversial insolvency in 1960. This Isabella 2-Door Deluxe sedan looks to be in really nice condition, and you will… more»
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Oddball Camper: 1964 Mercedes 190D
So you have been searching for the perfect classic camper that has style, reliability, and a little bit of economy when it comes to fuel usage? Well, look no further than this unique 1964 Mercedes 190D camping rig. Equipped… more»
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Small Carbon Footprint: 1924 Auto Red Bug
UPDATE 11/12/18 – We featured this a couple weeks ago, but the seller has since dropped the price almost a grand. Thanks go to Levi A for the tip! FROM 10/20/18 – In this day and age where people are… more»
