THE Place for Automotive Oddities
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We pronounce it Cher-Odd
Why, oh why, didn’t this brand make it in the US? Click for Craigslist ad $1,200 Victorville, CA Green wheels on a Daihatsu? Of course. Tweaker friend in the background, too? Yep. We’re guessing this didn’t rust in Victorville, CA; so that might be all that’s left of a red paint job? Ad text: ’92…
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Lemons potential?
Talk the seller down the $500 or less and you’re just about good to go Lemons racing with a V6 and 4-speed. Actually, you might get credit for the roll cage, as safety equipment isn’t supposed to be included in the Lemons $500 limit…hmm. We’re not sure there’s a cheaper way to get one of…
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Another Van Quickie: SHAGgin’ wagon
We don’t even have to ask if anyone will let a child near this one. At least the seller has a sense of humour. The percent surface area covered in shag is absolutely amazing, and we love the love next in the back. Also, the owner just spent $290,000 on brakes?! What a bargain at…
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Quickie: Major creepy potential
Would you let your children near this one? Click for Craigslist ad $2,699 Anaheim, CA Ad text: Chevy Van converted into ice cream truck approved by orange county health deparment and ready to go runs great,, make extra money on your own,profits up to 100 dollars a day wont last long…. thanks serious buyers only call…
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When’s the last time you saw an Impulse Turbo?
It’s too bad this is an automatics, but we’re including it because these come around so rarely. Maybe a transmission swap isn’t impossible? Of course, this one needs some body help, too. Click for eBay ad $510 with 2 bids and reserve not met. $5,000 BIN price. North Bergen, NJ 05/14/2014 update: SOLD for $3,600.…
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One of many AMC designer specials
AMC had various ‘designer’ editions, from Pierre Cardin to Levi’s. This Oleg Cassini Matador is a real treat. Click for eBay ad $950 with no bids St. Augustine, FL 05/14/2013 update: Ended with no bids. Matadors were never very easy on the eyes, with or without Oleg’s help. Yep… Can’t say we’ve ever seen a hood with…
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The “other” Infiniti
When Infiniti launched in 1989, it had the much-hyped (relatively speaking) Q45 and this, the M30. This was a Japan market Leopard lightly gussied up to be an American luxury coupe. Interestingly, it shared a lot with the Z31 300ZX, which had just been replaced. The convertible version wasn’t available at launch and didn’t leave…
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Good idea or waste of a Z?
These seemed relatively popular back in the day. When your humble host worked at a grocery store in the late 80s, there was a customer who had one. The trunk was small, but held three or four paper grocery bags. These actually make pretty good looking convertibles. We’re not so sure about structural integrity… Click…
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Early MistuDodge
Most of you likely know that the relationship between Mitsubishi and Chrysler went on for years and was responsible for any Chrysler/Dodge product with the Colt name, as well as the Challenger/Sapporo and, more interestingly, the Chrysler Conquest/Starion and Plymouth Laser/Eagle Talon. Here we have one of the first results of their cooperation. These…
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Need some Tempos?
Apparently, this is an all-Tempo sedan auction! There’s not a single Topaz or two-door Tempo in the group. There also appears to be no reference to any AWD models. Click for Craigslist ad Auction – no prices listed Colton, CA