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Crazy Custom Convertible: 1951 Studebaker

This one is a head-scratcher. I can’t quite figure out which parts of this custom 1951 Studebaker are from a 1951 Studebaker and which parts are fabricated. Maybe that’s how the designer intended it to be. This crazy custom… more»

$9,000 Kei Car! 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe Ragtop

It’s fairly well known that I’m a huge fan of small cars. The Subaru 360 is probably on top of the pile for me, even though I literally can’t even fit in them or operate the pedals with my… more»

Small Van Big Project: 1960 Lloyd LT 600

Most of you have heard of Lloyd Motor Works (Lloyd Motren Werke) but you may not have known that they made a vehicle such as this 1960 Lloyd LT 600. This example is listed on eBay with an unmet opening… more»

Brazilian-Built A108: 1966 Willys Interlagos

We often turn our noses up at replicas, realizing they’re a far cry from the genuine article and fail to deliver the driving experience promised by their exterior. But sometimes, such as in the case of a replica Porsche… more»

Ford Flathead V8 Pusher: 1938 Gar Wood Bus

This 1938 Gar Wood Bus falls under the category of a vehicle that I would love to have and love to have restored but I have no idea what I would use it for. I wonder if Jay Leno… more»

Sweet Stretch: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Limo

Champagne wishes and caviar dreams are yours when you’re driving, or riding in, this champagne gold 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Limousine! This is one cool car and it’s listed on Hemmings with a $17,900 or best offer asking price. Oddly… more»

Explorer’s Choice: 1965 Tucker Sno-Cat

The Tucker family of winter-friendly tracked vehicles has earned its chops in some of the harshest climates on the planet. While winter may be winding down, a Sno-Cat could likely still do work on a local beach patrol to… more»

Roadside Sighting: 1927 Bugatti For $1,800?

Alright, before anyone has a heart attack, there’s no way this is a real 1927 Bugatti Type 35B! It has to be a replica, especially with an asking price of just $1,800. Reader Jerry V spotted it in Grain Valley,… more»

Splash! Amazing Survivor 1964 Amphicar 770

Jeff recently wrote about a cool little Amphicar which you can read about here. Well, here’s another “Fjord Green” Amphicar and ain’t she a beauty? Well, no, how could an Amphicar be beautiful? It’s called the model “770” because it… more»

Bush Find: 25K Mile 1995 BMW 7-Series Limo

Supposedly, this E38-chassis 7-Series was bought new for a limousine business that hit the skids, with an early accident and poorly repaired damage to the 7er the final straw. The seller claims he is responsible for clearing land that… more»

Dealer Conversion: 1963 Dodge Dart Pickup

We have seen custom pickup conversions quite a few times here but the seller talks about this one being done by the dealer when this car was new. This is a 1963 Dodge Dart pickup and it looks interesting,… more»

Where Is It Now? Wrecked Ford GT40

This is one for any internet sleuths looking to prove their mettle: what happened to this burned Ford GT40? We’re not sure if it’s the real deal or a replica, but a vintage Ohio license plate seems to suggest… more»

Underwater Since ’85: Sunk Amphicar Rescue

When researching some background data on the recent Amphicar we featured, I came across this excellent story about an Amphicar that sank in a lake in western Massachusetts and was left sitting there until the early 2000s – when… more»

Miles of Memories: 1954 Chevy House Car

How neat is this? I bet most of you have never seen a 1954 Chevrolet House Car. Said to be built by a “factory conversion shop”, this car screams 50’s fun. Found here on Craigslist with a selling price… more»

R-10 Redo: 1971 Renault 10

The VW Beetle gets blamed for almost everything that isn’t Pinto or Audi 5000-related. But, in a good way, not in an explode or surge-ahead-unintendedly way. This 1971 Renault 10, or R-10, is listed on eBay in Princeton, Illinois… more»

BRAT or BRUT? 1981 Subaru BRAT

Some folks love to modify cars. 4WD vehicles seem to be ripe for modification, sometimes turning into almost cartoon-like vestiges of their former glory. This 1981 Subaru BRAT is destined to be one of those former glory dealios.. unless… more»

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