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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Special Delivery: 1976 Jeep DJ-5E Electruck
As an incurable fan of oddball and/or unusual vehicles, I’m embarrassed that I haven’t heard of the 1976 Jeep DJ-5E Electruck. I know, right? This cool right-hand drive Jeep is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of… more»
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Assault on Battery: 2017 Tesla Model 3
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just got your hot new car, the car that you ordered probably close to a year ago, and drove it only 490 miles and then ran it into a “heavy-duty… more»
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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»
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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»
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Experimental EV: 1967 Buick Riviera Electric Vehicle
Converted to battery power in the 1980s, this remarkable Riviera is said to run and drive if new batteries are installed. The seller also mentions the option of converting the car back to its original fossil fuel drivetrain. This… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
