Mike
SuperDork
2/17/19 8:42 a.m.
Having been watching sub $35k cars, the price here reminds me that I don't quite understand Lotus Elise pricing. I would understand at high thirties - later model than most, desirable color, low miles, great condition. Is it really worth so much more than a 50k driver from a year earlier?
It's colliding with 4c prices.
It's probably me. Still, it's an hour away, when everything else is 6 or more. It's pretty. I want it.
https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/cto/d/baton-rouge-2007-lotus-elise/6818904736.html
Edit: 2 years newer, half the miles, $9k cheaper:
https://www.wirewheel.com/Lotus-Elise-Solar-Yellow-for-sale.html
In reply to NermalSnert :
Linky worky....I like the brake fluid bottle stored next to the masters. Radio delete plate and no overdrive switch evident. Base car.
How about a 1993 Pulsar GTiR?
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-1993-nissan-pulsar-gtir/6813091260.html
I haven't seen one of these in the wild since about 1994 or so.
java230
UltraDork
2/18/19 3:37 p.m.
This looks mildly entertaining..... Desoto on a modified frame.
java230
UltraDork
2/19/19 10:54 a.m.
In reply to GIRTHQUAKE :
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/olympia-1947-desoto-plymouth-dodge/6802145673.html
Not much more pics/info worth a damn....
EDIT: and I guess I pissed him off.....
Okay, maybe not lust, but I have long been drawn to the uniqueness of these cars. Truth be told, I like the Pacer too!
Seriously, when's the last time you saw a Gremlin on Craigslist?
https://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/d/chester-76-amc-gremlin/6823538084.html
imgon
HalfDork
2/20/19 11:56 a.m.
In reply to 1988RedT2 :
My mom and step dad had a Gremlin with a V8 as I was just getting my license. I got to drive it a half dozen times, what a hoot. For a car of that era to have any power was amazing, sadly it got crashed and was replaced with a '76 Granada, what a sad car that was. I'd rock another Gremlin in a heartbeat.
hvoxi
New Reader
3/23/19 9:53 p.m.
"1972 Brubaker Box / AutoMecca Sports Van" in southern CA. I guess it's a fiberglass kit car based on a VW beetle chassis, that was a futuristic concept at the time of a minivan. No price, but I thought some people would find it interesting
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1198731006971096/
I understand that's a Brubaker Box, what's this poor thing called? An early Brubaker or something else?
In reply to 914Driver :
I believe that is a "boonie buggy". Popular Mechanics plans for them in the 70's.
bustedplug said:
In reply to 914Driver :
I believe that is a "boonie buggy". Popular Mechanics plans for them in the 70's.
That's what it is. I remember reading that story in PM over and over, I thought it was the coolest thing.
It appears you can still buy plans for building one: https://rqriley.com/product/boonie-bug/
Looks at the other treasures in that field.
Mike
SuperDork
3/26/19 7:09 p.m.
In reply to 914Driver :
My old boss, an ACVW mechanic, bought one to use as a billboard. They have some major rust issues, but it's a really cool body. Too bad they used a bus chassis instead of a bug.
Okay, it's eBay, but just look at this glorious beast! If our shop didn't need a roof right now I might be on my way to get my new tow rig.
Rodan
HalfDork
3/28/19 5:58 p.m.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ said:
Okay, it's eBay, but just look at this glorious beast! If our shop didn't need a roof right now I might be on my way to get my new tow rig.
That would make one hell of a camper rig!
And what's hanging out of the bumper... some kind of PTO output?
Would be nice if they had some details in the ad...
pontiacstogo said:
https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/d/lewisberry-ford-fiestas-1979-and-1980/6849611786.html
As someone who has raced an ITC Mk I Firsta my advice is to run, run away fast, don’t look back and keep running. While a great car for the mid 70’s it has far far too many shortcomings to consider.
Appleseed said:
I started this thread with a VR4. I'm drawn to them.
https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/streamwood-1987-jdm-mitsubishi-galant/6842558294.html
I’d run towards that as fast as I’d run away from the Fiesta!
In reply to Appleseed :
My favorite Mitsubishi, the Evo 0
