Oddballs

Bertone Design: 1980 Volvo 262C

Among the weirder car creations of the last few decades, there is the Volvo 262C Bertone. When you take a company like Volvo that has built a certain kind of car – in their case, a safety-minded vehicle with… more»

One-Of-A-Kind For Sure! 1957 Cadillac Hearse Camper Conversion

To quote British funny man John Cleese, “Now for something completely different.” There’s one-of-a-kind vehicles and then there is this: a 1957 Superior Coach Cadillac Hearse that was converted into a custom-built camper back in 1968. Boy, I would… more»

4th Of July Find: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Pedal Car

What pairs better with Fourth of July than wieners! Celebrate our nation’s birthday with this mid-90s vintage Oscar Mayer Wienermobile pedal car, presented in a no-reserve auction here on eBay. Current bidding sits at $1 – that’s right, one… more»

Ready For The Road? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

This stainless steel icon is instantly recognizable—and this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is a sharp example with just 28,528 miles on the clock and a recent $10,000+ in maintenance to back it up. Offered by DeLorean Midwest, a long-time specialist… more»

No Rust Anywhere: 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire

Before you say anything, I know you’re right. The Starfire, Skyhawk and Sunbird were cynical attempts by General Motors to offer compacts across most of its lineup without actually putting in any real effort. I also know that empirically… more»

Junkyard Trade? 1975 Renault 17 Gordini

Renault was seen as not much more than a curiosity in the U.S. for much of its time here, which included stints as a small-scale manufacturer to importing vehicles under the AMC brand. Overall, despite being a powerhouse in… more»

Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: Fiberfab Aztec 7

The last time we saw one of these unusual Fiberfab Aztec 7 kit cars for sale was right here on Barn Finds and written by yours truly; I guess you could say I’m drawn to this wild and weird… more»

17k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Corvair

As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I’ve long endured Ralph Nader jokes at gas stations, in parking lots, in my nightmares…but the reality is that Ralph Nader is most likely responsible for the car you see here,… more»

Fiberfab Kit: Avenger GT40 Project

Are you a kit car fan? It’s a personal question. My answer flips back-and-forth between “No” and “Well, if it’s done right…” more times than I care to count. For instance, I dig this Fiberfab Avenger GT, but that’s… more»

The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star

The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»

Bustle Back Hot Rod: 1983 Cadillac Seville

The Cadillac Seville is one elegant-looking car on the outside, especially the second-generation models with that bold but chic rear-end styling.  Years ago, I remember seeing a few of these running around with an aftermarket fake spare wheel added… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1975 Dodge 1800 Deluxo

Made for a decade, between 1971 and 1980, the ultimate in badge-engineering could have been Chrysler’s Rootes Group version of the Hillman Avenger in the form of the Dodge 1800, made for the Brazilian market in Brazil. Did any… more»

Sleeve-Valve Beauty: 1928 Willys-Knight Model 56

About fifteen years ago, my mom found a picture of my paternal grandmother perched on the running board of an antique car, and she gave me a task she knew I’d relish: finding out what kind of car she… more»

Matching Trailer Included: 1970 Honda N600

There are some attempts to make a car more interesting or marketable that come across as being straight gimmicky. However, in other instances, you have to give the seller credit for making their car a standout in a way… more»

Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero

Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»

Toyota Experiment: 2000 Toyota Will Vi

This isn’t one of my Photoshop creations, this 2000 Toyota Will Vi really looks like this! It also isn’t one of the famous Nissan Pike creations, although it’s hard not to compare the Pike vehicles to Toyota’s Will Vi…. more»

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