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Fisker is retiring from his own company
Why are we posting current news? For better or worse, the Fisker Karma is likely to go down in history as an automotive oddity. This is especially true with Fisker himself leaving. He refers to himself in the third person! That makes him automotive weirdness. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130313/CARNEWS/130319933
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Expo…
Does the comforter come with the car? Click for Craigslist ad Ad text: had this van since 96! long time! it basically needs a new motor and transmission. the current one works but not like it should. its 4 door. everything els is good. needs to be towed. i live in pomona. if interested text…
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VW Limo project
How could anyone NOT click on an ad with that title? Click for Craigslist ad This isn’t just any limousine, this is a dual-cowl project. Sadly, I don’t think it technically qualifies as a dual-cowl Phaeton. Seller claims to have too many projects and one can only imagine what those are. Ad text: This Volkswagen…
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Does the world really need so many of these things?
Here is yet another ‘classic’ made on a 70s to 80s domestic boat. This one has some sporty flair, as it’s now a two-seater. At least the ad mentions “pimp.” Click for Craigslist ad Cab rearward design! Quad exhausts betray sporting intentions. Accessory gauge pod is needed to tame this beast. Anyone else think it…
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Electric mobility or giant paperweight?
This 1964 Electra King is one of several 60s and 70s electric oddities – this one a bit more of a utility vehicle (golf cart, etc) than a true car. Click here for some info on the company that made it. Regardless of planned usage, the following quote is car ad genius: “doesn’t presently go…
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You can’t have too many convertible pickups with manual transmissions.
What a strange idea this was. Click for Craigslist ad P.S. There might have been a bad batch of white paint at the Dakota plant. Click for BONUS Craigslist ad
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Pierre Cardin Evolution I (never heard of it before)
Hmm…what can’t we say about this? The 70s just wouldn’t die, and influenced this 1983 model year beauty, which is way beyond the usual convertible conversion. The front overhang is genuinely epic An ad for a an aftermarket, custom convertible with no photos of the top down and no mention of it working? Shouldn’t be…
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Inspirational web site
Shitbox Market Letter (SML) This is one of the things that started it all for us here at Oddimotive HQ. We stumbled upon this in 1997 or 1998 and, as it was only one or two years old, held out hope it might someday be updated. It never happened, though, so the same genius content…
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Struck gold?
A quick ‘see sellers other items’ click in the Citroen ad yields pure gold: Seller’s items (while they last) That’s right, folks: Yugo! Ebay ad Myers Manx product of some sort: Ebay ad
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Stanced – poor thing
A 6MT G Coupe is a fantastic car, but not when it’s “stanced”. Looks like crap and one can only imagine the ride quality. Hopefully, not too much damage was done and it can be returned to more tasteful specifications. Craigslist ad, while it lasts Ad text: Okay guys Up for sale CLEAN TITTLE 2004…