Tag: 70s
-
Awesomely Bad, Africa-Themed 70s Van
Lots of 70s van had murals, but we’ve never seen one with an Egyptian/northern Africa theme quite like this. Also, we rarely see murals in such good condition. The seller claims this is one of few modified by Dodge; but we have no reason to believe this wasn’t a dealer- or owner-commissioned custom. That was…
-
Corvette Down: Poorly Modified C3
Though this looks like a really bad Fiero custom from some angles, most will notice quickly that it’s not a mid-engine car. Under this is a 1977 Corvette (AKA C3), which one can see in the roof line. The seller claims this has some relation to Hendrick Motorsports, which, among other things, is a NASCAR…
-
WTF Jeep
Did you ever look at a Jeep CJ and wonder what it would be like if you deleted its ability to go over speed bumps, not to mention going off-road? Well, here’s your answer. The seller calls it the Testabassa SR. The work here seems to be well done, but we question the project’s intent.…
-
Own a Tiny Piece of French Automotive History
Apparently, there were loopholes in French vehicle registration and licensing that led to a number of “cars” which could be driven by anyone age fourteen or higher and with no license. These are called “voitures sans permis.” Today’s feature is an example of one known as the Mini-Comtesse and is offered by none other than…
-
Donkilicious Buick Centurion
Apparently, this Buick Centurion once belonged to Darren McFadden, the Doak Walker award-winning running back now with the Dallas Cowboys. Perhaps it’s for sale because the colors don’t work for his current team. Of course, these aren’t Raiders or Razorback colors, either; so that may not be it. Regardless, this features 32-inch wheels, donkilicious lift…
-
One Pic Wonder: “Ran When Parked” Alfetta GT Project
It’s not clear how current the single pic included with this ad is; but the car sure looked good at the time. The seller claims this one was sidelined due to a failed u-joint; but now the car hasn’t run in twenty years or so. Given that, it’ll have a few more needs; but may…
-
Mercury Cyclone 351/4-speed
The Mercury Cyclone was different things in different years, having started as a variant of the compact Comet. This 1970 model, however, was a stand-alone, mid-sized model, although Cyclone would be rolled into the Montego lineup later. Cyclone typically meant performance, and this example, while not a CJ, fits that mold. This Cyclone GT was…
-
When Is a Thing not a Thing?
First off, a Thing is a real thing; but there’s not much Thing left in this thing. This is a tube frame buggy that happens to wear a VW Thing body. We think it’s awesome. $29K isn’t cheap, but the work looks great and this should be a lot of fun if you have a…
-
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…
-
Movie-Inspired, Automotive Madness: The Spirit of Nemo
This is not an original movie car, but is a replica of two cars built for the movie League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. It’s one serious replica of one massive car, though, and supposedly took 6,500 hours to build. This car largely speaks for itself, but Hemmings had an article on it last year; so that,…