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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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»
Feb 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
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»
Feb 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 63 Comments
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»
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»
Jul 7, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
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»
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»
Jan 3, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Batteries Not Included: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL EV
I know that you’ve been wondering when we were going to show yet another battery-powered Mazda RX-7! It’s been since last August, when Jeff showed us one in the weeds that needed a lot of work. To follow up… more»
Dec 24, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
EVZ: 1975 Datsun 280Z EV
Ahhhhh.. now we’re talkin’, a 1975 Datsun 280Z! Finally, a nice, normal car from Scotty G! This normal 280Z (hee hee, wringing hands) is on Craigslist with an asking price of $13,995! Wow, it must really be a nice,… more»
