Tag: Coachbuilder
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The Original Stelvio was not a Crossover. Behold the Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1
Some won’t know the Nissan Leopard, but, in the US might know a reskinned version known as the Infiniti M30. This rear-driver shares some guts with the Z31 300ZX. Today’s feature, however, is a Leopard with a really cheesy Italian suit made of aluminum and fashioned by Zagato. Yes, folks, Zagato has made some real…
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Coachbuilt, Lincoln-Based “Bayliff Packard”
Ah, Packard. It was once one of the proudest, and most impressive, American automakers. It met something of an undignified end, having been purchased by Studebaker in the mid-1950s and with the final vehicles little more than rebadged Studes. That didn’t make for bad cars, but they were far from the luxurious Packards of yore.…
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1985 Armaretta Coupe
We never tire of the “neo-classical” cars of the 70s and 80s, which were so perfect in their day. After all, luxury car buyers in that time frame grew up with the cars of the 1920s and 30s before giving birth to the Baby Boomer generation. Today’s feature is one of the strangest among these…
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Rare British Sport Car: Swallow Doretti
This little beauty is supposedly one of 263 made and uses Triumph TR-2 mechanicals with a bespoke, mostly aluminum, body and steel frame. We think that’s a winner, especially given the looks, which seems to take bits from early Ferraris and early Healeys. Plus, anyone who knows Jaguar’s origins would be excited about the Swallow…
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Six-Door 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Armbruster Stageway Limo
Do you want a unique family hauler without too much cargo space? How about an Olds Eighty-Eight with six doors? Sure, it probably hauled families to funerals, but at least it’s not an actual hearse. As a bonus, this sale includes a 1970s child seat/death trap!
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Why So Bitter, Senator?
Sure, this post has a weird title, but it’s because today’s feature is a particularly weird car. I remember the Bitter SC from an exotic car book my dad had in the 80s. Basically, it’s an Opel Senator with a custom body (which looks remarkably like a period Ferrari 400) and spruced-up interior. This particular…
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Cadillup: Cadillac Caribou “High Roller”
Ah yes, another 70s Cadillac pickup conversion. This one was done by Caribou, supposedly out of the bay area, and has since been treated to a Tiffany Blue paint job, wood bed slats and, among other things, a “unique” high roller interior. This is quite the project, but the $75K asking price is pure crack pipe.…
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TOJAN, for Your Protection
Here’s yet another custom Firebird – this time futuristic (by 1991 standard), rather than retro. If this is your cup of tea, this looks like a good example and has had lots of recent work. According to the seller, these were modified in Omaha, NE and all were automatics. This is one of only two…
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Coachbuilder: Big Johnson
We’re not sure whether Johnson Motor Company, which made Camaros and Firebirds into retro wannabes like today’s feature, is related to the old Big Johnson t-shirt company; but it’s entirely possible. There are a lot of these 70s and 80s oddballs out there, but this one stands out with its orphaned brand roots and T-Tops,…
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One Pic Wonder: 1985 Honda Accord Limousine
Yes, indeed, it’s a 1980s Accord limo! We’re curious about the interior, but the seller has denied us photos. Apparently, a company in Canoga Park, CA converted several of these, though we don’t know why. This one appears to have many needs; so it will be a special someone who decides to buy this and…