How much would you be willing to pay for a one-of-one prototype electric Dodge van? $10,000? $20.000? $50,000? Well, believe it or not, the United States Government paid $240,000 to have this all-electric van built for the U.S. Department… more»
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Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Is This Our Future? 1969 Saab 96 Electric Conversion
On the outside, it looks like any other quirky little Saab 96. It is what is on the inside that could mean so much, both good and bad, to car collectors everywhere. This 1969 Saab 96 being sold on… more»
Aug 21, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare EV Ancestor: 1932 Detroit Electric Model 97
This 1932 Detroit Electric Model 97 is no Tesla alternative, despite what you may have heard. It actually is an incredibly rare and relatively-early-yet-late battery-powered car that can be found here on eBay in Wilson, North Carolina. The bid… more»
Nov 16, 2018 • Auctions • 53 Comments
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»
Oct 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Long Before Tesla: 1969 Mars II Electric
It’s no secret that electric cars are nothing new, but we tend to think that there was a vast gulf between the electric broughams of the early days of automobility and the advent of the modern electric era with… more»
Sep 28, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Zero Emissions Hauler: 1912 C-T A10 Electric Truck
In the early days of self-powered vehicles, electricity emerged as a potential default power source over gasoline or steam. An early electric-powered heavy hauler is up for auction on here on eBay in Winfield, West Virginia with a current… more»
Jun 15, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Not Quite a Tesla: 2003 NEVCO Gizmo
With the proliferation of Leafs, Bolts, Volts and Teslas lately, it’s easy to forget just how far electric cars have come in the last 15 years. If you need a reminder, look no further than this NEVCO Gizmo, for… more»
Nov 11, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Gas Free: 1981 Ford Escort EV
As a general rule, you rarely want to have all of your exterior photos of a vehicle that you’re selling with the hood open. Maybe if it was a perfectly-restored engine ready for Pebble Beach or a mind-blowing restomod… more»
Aug 4, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dynamic Duo: 1974 CitiCar X 2
Maybe this isn’t a Dynamic Duo as in Batman and Robin, but as far as being somewhat campy and cartoon-like, maybe it’s not that far off? A seller in Cortland, Ohio has not one but two CitiCar EVs for… more»
May 8, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dodging Electrons: 1980 Dodge/Jet Electrica 007
This one is recognizable as a Dodge Omni 024 or a Plymouth Horizon TC3, but it’s actually a 1980 Jet Electrica 007! Dang, that’s a cool name, at least until most people find out that it’s a battery-powered conversion… more»
Mar 30, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
40-Mile Range’r: 1987 Ford Ranger EV
Battery-powered vehicles don’t appeal to everyone, much like a lot of other vehicles don’t appeal to everyone. But, in their circles, they’re as popular as a Hemi ‘Cuda rolling across the block in Scottsdale surrounded by gray mustaches and gallons… more»
Feb 6, 2017 • For Sale • 44 Comments
The Long and Short of it: 1980 Comuta-Car
Believe it or not, and you can believe it, I’m a huge fan of these cars. This is a 1980 Comuta-Car and it’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $1,500. It’s located in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania so… more»
Jan 31, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
LeLectric Car: 1980 Lectric Leopard
For those of you who don’t care for the regular LeCar powertrain, or those of you who lament anyone “ruining” a perfectly good car to turn it into a battery-powered car, this one is for you! This unusual ride… more»
Jan 27, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
11-Second Quarter Mile? 1970 Opel GT EV
You’re right, there is something different about this 1970 Open GT, this one is an EV! It’s on Craigslist with three asking prices: $2,500 for the car and $2,000 for a crazy “new” electric motor that’ll rocket thing into… more»
Nov 19, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Danger: High Voltage! 1988 Subaru DL EV
Just when you think you’ve seen it all from ol’ Scotty G, along comes a 1988 Subaru DL EV! This former tech-school student project is on eBay in Greensboro, North Carolina with a current (ah hem) bid price of… more»
Nov 8, 2016 • Exclusives For Sale • 5 Comments
BF Exclusive: B&Z Electra King 3-Wheeler
UPDATE 11/8/16 – Steven has lowered his asking price to $900! FROM 9/17/16 – Who needs a Tesla when you can get one of these? B&Z started building small electric cars back in the sixties and ended up cranking… more»
