If Elon Musk would have had a battery-powered car at age 5 it may have been something like this 1976 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar SV-48. This fantastic, funky little find is listed here on eBay in Clarksville, Iowa with an unmet… more»
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May 10, 2019 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Silent Hauler: 1937 Ford EV Pickup
This is a vehicle that I never expected to see and I bet that most of you never thought that you would see a 1937 Ford EV pickup. What?! Yes, a battery-powered ’37 Ford pickup. This unusual hauler can… more»
May 3, 2019 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1st of Only 43 Made: 1960 Henney Kilowatt
The 20th Century was littered with so many unusual and interesting vehicle companies that I wonder if anyone has ever come up with a comprehensive list of every different car company? Probably not, but now I have something to… more»
Apr 27, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Silver Bullet: 1984 Pontiac Fiero EV
Here’s another in the Scotty G Oddball EV series of semi-normal cars that have been converted to battery power: we bring you this 1984 Pontiac Fiero EV – also known as Silver Bullet. This good looking silent ride can… more»
Apr 14, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Plug And Play: 1980 Comuta-Car
Like going to a wine tasting party, vintage EVs are very much an acquired taste, usually among a specialty group of folks with turtlenecks and skinny jeans and.. no, wait, that’s just for wine tastings. Folks who like cars… more»
Feb 10, 2019 • Auctions • 10 Comments
Tesla Alternative: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica EV
Ok, there’s no jet engine in this 1981 Ford Escort Electrica, but Jet Industries out of Austin, Texas converted engineless vehicles to battery power and one such beast was the Ford Escort Jet Electrica. This rare example can be… more»
Jan 8, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
Jan 6, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Chevy Volt Powered: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle EV
This is an unusual EV conversion in that it’s a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle and it has a late model Chevy Volt battery pack. It can be found here on Craigslist in West Long Branch, New Jersey. The seller is… more»
Jan 5, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Insane Mode: 1980 Comuta-Car
My prediction for a surge in vintage EV values hasn’t quite panned out yet (crickets), but cars like this 1980 Comuta-Car are still super interesting to see, in my opinion. This little edgy wedge can be found here on… more»
Jan 3, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Bargain EV? 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident
I have a couple of friends who live in sort of a, not a gated community, but a community.. with a gate and a fence.. hmm.. well, in any case, it would be perfect for something like this 1959… more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Battery Boxster: 1999 Porsche Boxster EV
It’s pretty rare when we show a car this new here at Barn Finds, but a reader sent in this tip and being a lover of unusual cars, and EVs, I couldn’t resist. This is a 1999 Porsche Boxster… more»
Dec 4, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Suzuki GSX-R600 Powered! 1975 Elcar Zagato
How many times have we heard, “Drop an SBC in it”, or “Drop a Hayabusa in it”. Well, that work has already been done on this uber-rare 1975 Elcar Zagato which is powered by a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600. It’s located… more»
Dec 3, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Gullwing EV: 1977 Urba Electric For $1,450
This zippy-looking little thing is a 1977 Urba Electric, a battery-powered “urban electric car” that was sold in kit form in the mid-late-1970s. This interesting little project can be found here on Craigslist in a parking lot filled with similarly-unusual microcars…. more»
Jun 28, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
Upgraded Technology: 1980 Lectric Leopard
EVs aren’t quite “all the rage” as some folks think they are with just a tiny percentage of sales going to battery-powered vehicles. Conversion companies have come and gone over the decades and some of them produced some pretty… more»
Jun 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Factory First EV? 1991 GMC Electric G-Van
As a long-time fan of unusual EVs, both factory and conversions, I couldn’t pass up this 1991 GMC Electric G-Van. This odd, factory creation can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in beautiful, warm, dry… more»
Mar 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Ten Batteries Needed: 1983 Trimuter EV
I wonder if the parking brake (2×4) comes with the sale of this 1983 Trimuter? You’ll have to get in touch with the seller about that. It’s listed on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, and it’s located… more»
