Tag: Custom
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WTF Accord
Sometimes, the answer to the question why is not at all obvious. Interestingly, this Japanese car won the Euro Category in at least one Low Rider show. Was this the closest thing to Euro? Click for Craigslist ad Southern CA, USA $8,000 Yes, it has lambo doors. The seller claims suicide doors, too, so I…
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WTT Means What the Truck?!
This really defines the WTF label here on Oddimotive. So, there’s a Chevy S-10 in there, which is evident in the greenhouse, but not its location vs. other typically fixed points in the vehicle structure. Note that this is NOT a six-wheeler – that is a side-mounted spare, in the style of 1920s and 30s…
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Linchero: An Answer to the Cadillup
While Cadillac never officially offered them, Cadillups – combination Cadillacs/El Caminos were spotted fairly often in the 70s and early 80s. Ford offered the Ranchero for most of that time, but I cannot claim to have seen a Linchero (lin-chero or linc hero?) until today. The seller claims this is a ‘factory conversion’, which doesn’t…
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Lowest-Value Isetta Currently Available?
We’ve commented many times recently that microcars have been hot, especially since the Bruce Weiner auction in 2013. BMW Isettas, once only curiosities, and generally available for $20K or less in any condition, suddenly can bring more than twice that in perfect condition. So, why does this Isetta have a buy-it-now price of $2,850? Well,…
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Cowboy Pride?
This could be the worst idea for an Oklahoma State fan – a chopped 1984 Cadillac with a 1990 front clip on correct white and orange. Note the wire wheels – likely Daytons – and you’ll realize this was someone’s 1990s dream. The seller provides a decent description of this car, but I don’t understand…
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Super 70s Widebody ‘Vette
Apparently, this is a fairly rare Eckler’s Corvette wide body. There were kits available, but this is one of a small number of cars assembled at the shop. The seller claims it was featured in a number of magazines, and appears to have reasonable proof (unless they all looked exactly the same). What would you…
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Stretched Drag Chevette on Nova Frame
Why not? Just be sure to bring your own engine and trans. The seller points out that the front was extended eighteen inches and the engine mounts moved back twelve inches. Someone put a ton of work into this, but I’m not sure why. Click for eBay ad McMillan, MI $1,000 with ZERO bids It’s…
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Why Have a Bond Bug When You Can Have a Boonie Bug?
It seems this was built from plans available in Popular Mechanics back in the day. Underneath are some parts from a VW Bus, and, of course, it’s VW-powered. Outside, well, it’s sort of vannish, but with essentially none of the utility and a total disregard for aerodynamic efficiency. It’s certainly interesting, however, what with the…
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Brand Whores Unite! Yet Another Tasteful and Classy Choice
In the automotive world, nothing says “brand whore” like a Mercedes Benz. This doesn’t mean they don’t make some excellent cars, it just means that the public is in such a sad state that I think the Smart FourTwo would have sold ten times the volume if they’d just put a Mercedes badge on it.…
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All Really Bad Show and No Go
From some angles (not many) and far away, you might think this car had racing history. Look inside, however, and you’ll see an automatic shifter, which eliminates all performance thoughts. The seller was trying to achieve a JDM look of some sort, but I don’t know that automatic versions of this car were even sold…