There are custom vehicles and there are custom vehicles. I usually like vehicles that are as close to stock as possible because I’m all about the memories of the era that these vehicles came from. But sometimes a crazy… more»
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7,900 Mile Barn Find: 1973 Jeep CJ-5
With almost a 30-year production run the CJ-5 is one of the most iconic vehicles to come down the pike. Sometimes they don’t even come down the pike or drive on the turnpike or on any public roads, such… more»
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Tasty Vanilla: 1988 Toyota Camry LE All-Trac
The Camry isn’t exactly on everyone’s cool cars list, at least a standard spec one isn’t. A lot of people blame the Camry for dumbing down vehicles, which is probably more a case of Toyota making them so drop-dead-reliable… more»
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1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-Speed Diesel
This may look like a standard rental car from the early-90s, but it’s a pretty unique car, at least in the US. This 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage 4WD 5-speed Diesel is on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and… more»
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Cool Camper: 1977 International Scout II Terra
It’s hard to categorize this 1977 International Scout II Terra: is it a truck? Yes. Is it a camper? Yes. Is it a 4×4? Yes, is it cool? YES! This cool camper can be found on Craigslist in the… more»
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Plush Jeepster: 1967 Jeepster Convertible
Jeepsters are among the most transformable of any vehicle ever made. I would like to transform this one into being in my garage. This 1967 Kaiser Jeepster Convertible is on Craigslist in Duluth, Minnesota where a 4×4 actually comes… more»
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$9,000? 1966 Ford Bronco U14 Half Cab
Only $9,000 for this seemingly-perfect 1966 Ford Bronco U14 Half Cab?! That, my friends, seems like it’s almost too good to be true with the values of these first-generation Broncos going through the roof over the last few years. This… more»
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Plow Horse: 1957 Jeep FC-150
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who wouldn’t love to have a 1957 Jeep FC-150. Ok. Good. Hey, wait, I see one person with their hand up, what planet are you from?! This toy-looking tough… more»
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Painfully Desirable: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
Anyone who knows me, or even doesn’t really know me but they know what kind of cars I own and/or like, knows that a 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback is pretty much on top or towards the top of my… more»
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Winter Warlock? 1978 Dodge Power Wagon
Are you looking for a reasonably rare 4×4 pickup for winter duty? Or, a pickup just to have because it’s unusual and in decent condition and none of your friends will have the same thing? If so, this 1978… more»
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Nissan’s Jeep! 1969 Patrol K60 Hard Top
The Patrol was Nissan’s entry in the compact 4×4 market created by the Jeep. This 1969 Nissan Patrol K60 (hard top) arrived during the 60 Series Patrol’s last year of American sales, one of only 4000 imported from 1961… more»
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In Sync: 1986 Volkswagen Quantum Syncro
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a fan of unusual options and configurations on vehicles. There are a few Holy Grail things that I like to have, not necessarily in any particular order and not necessarily having them… more»
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Wait, What!? 1941 Ford Coupe 4×4
Ready for a car show or mud hole near you, this 1941 Ford coupe runs and drives including a functional vintage Willys 4×4 system. The eBay listing from Clinton Corners, New York offers two options: $8,100 via “Buy-It-Now” or… more»
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Winter’s Coming! 1986 Nissan 720 4X4 King Cab
Winter’s a’comin’, unfortunately, if a person lives in a region that gets cold and snow for 5+ months out of every year and they don’t like it and never have. 1986 was the last year for Datsun’s, I mean,… more»
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Mucho Macho: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
This tough mudder is a 1979 Dodge Power Wagon “Macho” edition. It’s one of the trucks from Dodge’s “Adult Toys” series from the late-70s. This cool project truck is on Craigslist in Fargo, North Dakota with an asking price… more»
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S’No Tempo: 1991 Mercury Tozaz LS-AWD
Never seen snow! Just kidding, of course, this 1991 Mercury Topaz LS-AWD has made easy work of driving in the snow for the last 26 years. This fancy Tempo is on Craigslist in Tigard, Oregon, just a few miles southwest of… more»
