Tag: Fiberglass
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SpitGlass: Custom 1967 Triumph Spitfire V8
What we have here is a period hot rod made from a Triumph Spitfire, a Chevy 327, a Corvair transaxle and a lot of fiberglass (plus bondo?). The end result is, well, unique.
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Citroen-Powered Three-Wheeler: Performance Vehicles Trihawk
We’re big fans of odd layouts, and this certainly qualifies. The TriHawk had a short run in the early to mid 1980s and offered super-light weight, low center of gravity and eye-catching style. Think Slingshot, but way ahead of its time and with the added bonus of being built in Dana Point, California. Add in…
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Omna Auto Bug Box: Beetle Conversion
As a follow up to our recent Vandetta post, here’s a more old school Beetle van-ish conversion. This one has a lot of needs, but it looks like it’s all there. This was done using a “Bug Box” kit from Omna-Auto back in the day. The seller says this needs pan repair and a starter.…
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A Bond-Mobile that not a Movie Car or a Bug
Yes, Bond Cars made something before the Reliant Robin-based Bug. This Equipe is based primarily on Triumph Herald parts, but with a unique fiberglass body that is rather attractive. The seller provides good pics here, but not much info. It seems the car was saved from the scrap yard and the engine doesn’t start. Given…
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Vettoronado?
We don’t know why this car exists. Perhaps the owner only had access to a 70s Corvette, but always wanted an early 80s Toronado or Riviera? Aside from a lot of “interesting” body mods, this is a stock Corvette. The body mods are extensive, however, and definitely make one ask “WTF?” Click for Craigslist ad…
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359: The Porsche that Never Was
The seller is this oddity says it’s a rare Porsche 359. Considering that’s not a Porsche, that means this is some sort of kit car – in this case with some Speedster and some 959 styling cues. We assume this is based on a VW, as the seller says it’s a 1971 model and it…
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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…