Tag: Novelty

  • The Train Truck

    The Train Truck

    Beneath this moderately convincing steam train is a Chevy 1-ton truck chassis powered by a good ‘ol 350. As one can imagine, this was used for parades in the past. What will you do with it?

  • 2005 GMC / Cessna Planecar

    2005 GMC / Cessna Planecar

    Heavy duty pickup meets Cessna. Why not? This isn’t our first planecar, but it’s the biggest we’ve posted.

  • Mini Cooper Airplane Car

    Mini Cooper Airplane Car

    Let’s get this out of the way: this doesn’t fly.  It’s just a novelty, but it’s an unusual one. Apparently, this was used by Delta Airlines for some sort of promotion.  The Delta decals/logos have been removed; so it’s now just a white Mini with fiberglass airplane bits.  Want attention?  This might be for you……

  • Cool 1940 Dodgem  Bumper Car

    Cool 1940 Dodgem Bumper Car

    This isn’t our first bumper car feature (or even our second), but it’s the first that isn’t already a drivable “car” of some sort.  This one sounds like a bit of a project, but it’s damn cool! Dodgem was a relatively common brand of bumper cars back in the day and, apparently, is sort of like “Kleenex”…

  • 1929 Auburn Trackless Train Conversion

    1929 Auburn Trackless Train Conversion

    Have we found a Hemmings mystery car?  This seller is offering his friend’s 1929 Auburn-based trackless train, which is very cool in an of itself.   When looking for info, however, we found two Hemmings articles (one here and one here) with images of what is likely the same vehicle and with a call for…