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FrankenPacer! AMC Pacer 4×4
What do you get when you combine a 1976 Pacer with GM axles, an AMC V8 and International Scout transmission and transfer case? Well, this… Okay, it’s possible the V8 is original, but the rest is an interesting combination of parts and it results in a pretty amazing ride height. Hopefully, this actually offers some…
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Over-Restored (?) 1971 Sunbeam Imp
The Hillman/Sunbeam Imp is a cool little two-door sedan with its lightweight aluminum engine in the rear and an interesting rally history. This one appears to have been restored to a high level, but is any Imp worth the $35K asking price? The seller claims this car was completely disassembled and all parts were restored…
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Yule…er…Ute Tide! 1977 Holden One Tonner
Any car person worth his or her weight in dung knows that Australia loves its utes, but not everyone knows that genuine chassis cab configurations were available at times. Today’s feature is a 1977 Holden HZ One Tonner and is one such beast. Oddly, this one found its way to Indianapolis. Mileage is stated as…
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Good Morning, Vietnam-Style Citroen Truckette
Just picture this in blue with Tuan (AKA Phan Đức Tô) stealing it with eggs falling out the back. You get the picture… This is basically a 2CV with a small van body on the rear and these were in production and in use for many years. This is hard to beat from a coolness perspective,…
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Great Ad and Cool Car: ’76 Datsun Honey Bee
We admit it, we love the Honey Bee. Sure, Nissan/Datsun shipped too many base B210s and someone in Gardena simply decided to slap decals on them to make them a “special”, but there’s something oddly appealing about this little car. The seller provides lots of good photos, including every issue noted. The car apparently has…
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Rare American Bantam Boulevard Delivery Microcar
American Bantam was a short-lived Microcar maker, which spun out of the bankrupt American Austin in the mid-to-late 1930s. Despite only about five model years of production, these Austin-based cars existed in several body types. This “Boulevard Delivery” is one of the most interesting and collectible. The seller provides little information, but says the car…
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Straight Outta Florida: The Boss Hummer H1, Now Wearing Zombie Apocalypse Gear
Apparently, this was built as the ultimate hunting vehicle and was shown at a ridiculous toy show in Dubai in 2015. Needless to say, this was originally done in Florida, despite its current California location. Because this is 2016, something as odd and intimidating as this hunting vehicle can’t be allowed to exist without zombie…
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Body on Different Frame: Ford Falcon and Crown Vic United!
Yes, the Falcon used unibody construction. That seems to explain why this is so oddly tall. Also, the front was extended a whopping thirteen inches because the wheelbase of the Crown Victoria was so much longer. These issues make one wonder why these two cars were selected for mating. But, then again, who doesn’t love…
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Rare Sleeper: Big Block, Four-Speed Mercury Montego
First, we admit a 1960s mid-sized sedan isn’t the sleeper it once was; but it’s true that most sedans in this class were built with mild powertrains. Not this one, however, as it sports a 390 and four-speed manual! This example is essentially stock, but does wear headers and custom exhaust, as well as a…
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Oldsmobuick: Old School Custom 1983 Cutlass with Buick 3.8 Turbo Power
Essentially nothing on this car was left unmolested, which is probably just the way the original owner wanted it. Some very odd choices were made; but we respect the use of the 3.8L turbo V6 in this body. The shop selling the car provides very little info, but the engine seems to have a number…