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Crofton Bug Project with many Needs
This isn’t our first Crofton Bug; but the other feature was in much better condition. This one supposedly ran recently, but it has a lot of cosmetic needs. These cool micro-Jeeps are based on the Crosley Farm-o-Road and use Crosley engines. These were only made for five years or so (roughly 1958 to the early…
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You can’t Beat this Honda with a Stick
Yes, this is a rare (especially outside Japan) Honda Beat Kei Car. This little beast has a 0.7L, three cylinder engine and weighs just about nothing. 0-60 wasn’t impressive by today’s standards, due primarily to a lack of torque, but we imagine this would be amazingly fun to drive. The seller claims this car is…
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Mercury-Branded Pinto Cruising Wagon with Manual Trans
If you know oddball cars, then the Pinto Cruising Wagon needs no introduction. No other vehicle brought quite as much 70s van culture into a compact size. What could be better? A Mercury version! Let’s make one thing clear in order to avoid claims of false advertising: This is a Pinto with a Mercury front…
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Original Zagato Zele / Elcar Project
This isn’t our first Zele (sold as the “Elcar” here in the US); but it is the most original and complete example we’ve posted. Our previous find was a two-fer with one involving a Suzuki motorcycle engine. This one seems to be more of a barn find. That’s the most overused term in the automotive…
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1967 Nissan Patrol Project
You won’t likely find another remotely complete Nissan Patrol for under $3K, but it’s also not clear exactly that this one needs. According to the seller, this was a project about to be painted, but work stopped and it’s been sitting for years. We don’t doubt any of that. What’s not at all clear is…
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Rolling Cliché: Maserati Biturbo with Fire Damage
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone says “Maserati Biturbo?” If you said “Shitbox Market Letter”, then you’re either me or my brother. Most people say “fire.” Biturbo owners sometimes get offended and call the fire danger a cliché; but this one, like so many, has roots in the truth. This car…
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A Crosley Incomplete Project Two-Fer
This two-fer will result in one working car, at best, and even that will take some time. Hopefully, the right buyer comes along to make something really nice out of these. They deserve it! This two-fer includes one 1950 Hot Shot and one 1951 Super Shot. These were very closely related; so most parts are…
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Hideous Gucci GMC Denali
If you find this tasteful, you should buy it. You should be institutionalized. Where to begin? This thing has two-tone black/Gucci pattern exterior paint/wrap (?), lambo doors, 30-inch wheels and the interior one would expect on such a thing. Also, per the seller, it has “waterproof speakers under inside the hood by the grill.” Okay.…
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Daihatsu Kei Truck in the US
If what’s missing from your life is a single-seat pickup with a three cylinder engine and four-speed trans, this is just the ticket! Kei Cars are common in Japan and underachieve certain weight and size figures in order to be taxed at lower rates versus typical passenger cars. This example would typically see use as…
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An Off-Road SSR?
If you want a truly unique off road vehicle, this could be just the ticket. The SSR launched as a hardtop/convertible cruiser for the older half of the Baby Boomer generation back in the 2000s. This retro-styled trucklet sat atop the same platform as the Trailblazer, Envoy, Bravada, Ranier, Ascender and 9-7x. At first, it…