Tag: 2010s

  • Another Custom Something-or-Other

    Another Custom Something-or-Other

    Let’s see, this has a rear trailing arm (with diff!) from a Honda Goldwing, transaxle from a VW Beetle and a three-cylinder diesel engine from Caterpillar, which means some sort of construction equipment.  How can you NOT buy this beauty? Yes, this beast is in my home state and is claimed to be “drivable, but…

  • Homemade Something-or-Other

    Homemade Something-or-Other

    I guess I’ll call this a rock crawler, although I don’t know whether this is really a capable crawler… The seller provides some info, but nothing on the frame underneath this.  The mention of needed suspension welding is cause for concern, particularly considering the implied purpose of the vehicle. Click for Craigslist ad Whitewater, CA…

  • Why NOT make a Toyota pickup into a Giant Radio Flyer wagon?

    Why NOT make a Toyota pickup into a Giant Radio Flyer wagon?

    There’s not much I can add to this one. The seller claims it’s unfinished and needs its multimedia system installed.  This seems like the type of thing that’s never really finished. Click for Craigslist ad Lake Elsinore, CA $12,200 Ad text: My Name is Roger and you are looking at a full-size “Radio Flyer Wagon”.…

  • Forbidden Fruit: Lada Niva

    Forbidden Fruit: Lada Niva

    I still want one:  Click for CarScoopts article

  • Under 500 made: Saab 9-4X

    Under 500 made: Saab 9-4X

    Saab, the storied marque originally related to the Swedish airplane maker, was a victim of GM.  There are rumors the brand might emerge again beyond China, where its new owner resides, but we have yet to see it. The 9-4X was the last new product for Saab and barely made it into production before the…

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