THE Place for Automotive Oddities
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Three cylinders and 1 liter of pure 80s sexy
This car has a claimed 146K miles, but could pass for 46K. This will make a tasty little pocket rocket for someone. We showed the later, Canadian version before, but this is the original and was sold in the US. Click for eBay ad $1,775 with 21 bids and reserve not met Pahrump, NV 04/30/2013…
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Is the SVO just too common for you?
If so, we have the car for you. The SVO was not the only factory turbo Mustang in the mid 1980s. For a couple years, there was also the Turbo GT. It didn’t have all the SVO goodies, but had a similar 2.3L turbocharged inline four. SVOs were all hatchbacks, so this is a unique…
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Nicest RS5 in Compton?
It would be interesting to know what happened… Click for eBay ad $40,900 Compton, CA 05/14/2013 update: Never has sold and seems to be in perpetual re-listing cycle around $39.950. Upside is it’s a cool view of an intercooler.
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Quickie: Multiple identity crises?
Some may remember the Ramcharger, which was Chrysler’s Bronco and Blazer competitor for a number fo years. But, do you remember the equivalent Plymouth Trailduster? Most don’t. It’ll be that way soon with the Chrysler Aspen. We guess “Duster” was brought in because it was already a “successful” Plymouth model name, even though the Duster was…
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Odd doesn’t always mean old
Had you forgotten these half-assed, late efforts yet? They’re already rarities on the road. Neither is a bad vehicle, but the execution is so similar as to be comical and speaks to the woes of the domestic automakers. Dealers asked for more vehicles to sell at brand X’s outlets; so HQ spent as little as…
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We pronounce it Cher-Odd
Why, oh why, didn’t this brand make it in the US? Click for Craigslist ad $1,200 Victorville, CA Green wheels on a Daihatsu? Of course. Tweaker friend in the background, too? Yep. We’re guessing this didn’t rust in Victorville, CA; so that might be all that’s left of a red paint job? Ad text: ’92…
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Lemons potential?
Talk the seller down the $500 or less and you’re just about good to go Lemons racing with a V6 and 4-speed. Actually, you might get credit for the roll cage, as safety equipment isn’t supposed to be included in the Lemons $500 limit…hmm. We’re not sure there’s a cheaper way to get one of…
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Another Van Quickie: SHAGgin’ wagon
We don’t even have to ask if anyone will let a child near this one. At least the seller has a sense of humour. The percent surface area covered in shag is absolutely amazing, and we love the love next in the back. Also, the owner just spent $290,000 on brakes?! What a bargain at…
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Quickie: Major creepy potential
Would you let your children near this one? Click for Craigslist ad $2,699 Anaheim, CA Ad text: Chevy Van converted into ice cream truck approved by orange county health deparment and ready to go runs great,, make extra money on your own,profits up to 100 dollars a day wont last long…. thanks serious buyers only call…
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When’s the last time you saw an Impulse Turbo?
It’s too bad this is an automatics, but we’re including it because these come around so rarely. Maybe a transmission swap isn’t impossible? Of course, this one needs some body help, too. Click for eBay ad $510 with 2 bids and reserve not met. $5,000 BIN price. North Bergen, NJ 05/14/2014 update: SOLD for $3,600.…
