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The World’s Worst Car Is For Sale On Craigslist

Today we’re inaugurating a new weekly series, one that I call Craigslist Crapshoot. What the hell is that, you might ask? Well, most of us spend an inordinate amount of time scouring the online classifieds for hidden gems, and we invariably have to slog through a sea of automotive detritus whilst doing so. I want that detritus. In fact, I want the most unholy craptastic abominations that could still be called a driver. 

First the rules (yeah, you knew there was going to be rules). The car or truck has to be: some form of running, currently licensed for the road, and. . .  that’s it! Salvage titles, grey market imports, trunk full of roadkill? No problem! They just have to be the worst things you can find. And if you happen to live in a country where Craig currently fails to provide a list, that’s also not a problem either, just give us contenders from your local Craigslist alternative.

We’ll announce the winner, winner, chicken dinner in next week’s post. Links and pics in the comments section below please. 

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147 responses to “Craigslist Crapshoot”

  1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    EDIT: Nevermind, I forgot the part about "running, currently licensed for the road."

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    1. HycoSpeed Avatar
      HycoSpeed

      Some form of running, right? I mean, my Craigslist searches are almost always limited to sub-$1000. That means that somewhere in the neighborhood of 60% of the cars are non-runners, projects if you will. Maybe even more. Where am I to post those if they don't qualify? Like say, a snowmobile with an aircraft engine and a prop sort of like an air boat, that for some reason was residing in Virginia. Hypothetically speaking.

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  2. smalleyxb122 Avatar
    smalleyxb122

    20 pages in, and I was going to give up, until I came to a listing "plow car for sail", which, of course, piqued my curiosity.
    Now, it certainly won't be a contender, but I found it interesting, and, at $950, it seems like a bargain, since it comes with the plow.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K53Lb3N75T45Fd5R3ccvdf4e9afc83a514ae.jpg&quot; width=500>
    <a href="http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/3512652752.html” target=”_blank”>http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/3512652752.html

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    1. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      I haven't even looked at it, but you get a +1 for the dedication (or boredom) that it took to get through 20 pages of random craigslist listings.

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    2. erikgrad Avatar
      erikgrad

      I'm sailing!
      [youtube YrbY4hsNh64 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrbY4hsNh64 youtube]

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    3. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      This is mindboggling. Let grandma have it!

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    4. mallthus Avatar
      mallthus

      Holy Toledo!
      (sorry)

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    5. SSurfer321 Avatar
      SSurfer321

      Awesome!
      Part of me is beaming with pride that this is in my old home town.

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    6. dead_elvis Avatar
      dead_elvis

      "pushes snow up to 7'' "
      …
      Distance, not depth, I assume.

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    7. racer139 Avatar
      racer139

      This must be somewhat popular as there is a 91 civic that looks just like that one here on the local kijiji classified site. Its said to be road legal and is wearing a 7.5 foot plow. and anber lights on its roof.

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  3. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L73M13p35Le5K45J4ccudd542ef05b881e5f.jpg"&gt;
    How about a Subaru SVX for $750?
    1997 subaru svx runs drives – $750 (federal way)

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      The rallycross guys I know would be all other this.

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    2. Van_Sarockin Avatar
      Van_Sarockin

      Good God, man, that's LeMonsland money!

      Reply
  4. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    Ooh, CL searching is one of my most finely tuned, but least marketable skills!
    The first ones that come to mind that have been for sale for a while…
    This Bagged Kia Sephia:
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/cAOcK.jpg&quot; width="500"> <a href="http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/3398554756.html” target=”_blank”>http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/3398554756.html

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      …and this this Fierrari:
      <img src="http://i.imgur.com/HiIZ3.jpg&quot; width="500"> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ctd/3514596010.ht…
      I'm sure I'll come up with some better ones before next week though…

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      1. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        $7800? That sounds like the ol' "Honestly, I don't know why it isn't selling, honey."

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    2. Kamil_K Avatar
      Kamil_K

      …
      I….
      ….
      It's not the worst but for whatever this POS made shiver.

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      1. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        Hey man. It's got hotrod flames on the seat covers. You know how much HP that adds. And he's only asking $2500.

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  5. TurboBrick Avatar
    TurboBrick

    This is dangerous for me, I just found a non-running Fiero for $800 and started having too many bad ideas.

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    1. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Just tell me they weren't like any of the bad ideas visible in Flick's picture above.

      Reply
  6. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Daewoo Lanos bitches.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16V,%21y8E9s2fjtdyBQ0f24FEmw%7E%7E48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    http://regina.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-truc…

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  7. smalleyxb122 Avatar
    smalleyxb122

    After weeding through 20 pages worth of headings to find the Civic plow car, I determined that my strategy needed an overhaul. After narrowing the results to only ads with “custom” in the title, I was not disappointed. Within the first page of search results, I found this gem.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kd3J13p35Ea5Fe5J1ccgc36a5adb80131303.jpg&quot; width=500>
    <a href="http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3483166405.html” target=”_blank”>http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3483166405.html

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    1. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      On the same page of results, there is a listing titled "custom camaro with celica front clip and rear corvette clip", which was sadly disappointing in its relatively low level of WTF-ery.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53kc3M35L45Q15J5ccv8eb5fbf4efc5156d.jpg&quot; width=500>
      <a href="http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3512968844.html” target=”_blank”>http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3512968844.html

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      1. JayP2112 Avatar
        JayP2112

        Dude- I'm pretty sure that's the C7 Vette.

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      2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        I had a similar disappointment with a Ferrari bodied C4 Corvette , but maybe not to the same degree. I actually kinda like the way this turned out…
        <img src="http://i.imgur.com/0xgzB.jpg&quot; width="500">
        <a href="http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/3416425219.html” target=”_blank”>http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/3416425219.html

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        1. Tim Odell Avatar
          Tim Odell

          That's…not…horrible…

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          1. JayP2112 Avatar
            JayP2112

            Wasn't the original Miami Vice car a Fauxarri?
            This actually looks pretty good… just call it a Rover SD1 cabrio.

          2. Slow_Joe_Crow Avatar
            Slow_Joe_Crow

            Yes, it was C3 with a faux Daytona body. I saw one at a car show in the 80s and it was pretty convincing, except for the distinctive Corvette door handles and the New York registration sticker that said Chevrolet.

      3. alain Avatar
        alain

        90% thread on tires!
        rollin cord haha!

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    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      Looks like whoever designed the late 90s Trans Am got ahold of a Corvette and had his way with it.

      Reply
    3. wisc47 Avatar
      wisc47

      I had the same idea, but I was a little disappointed in the results. It was just a bunch of Buicks and then a few things like this. Not the worst, I'll admit, but certainly not my cup of tea.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E93La3H75Ie5G45Maccjed202de35f701571.jpg"&gt;
      <a href="http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3490608887.html” target=”_blank”>http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3490608887.html

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    4. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      In continuing with your idea of using "custom" in the search field, I came across a sparkly Firebird…
      <img src="http://i.imgur.com/dqe1Q.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3510048233.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3510048233.html

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    5. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      Looks like a Greenwood, maybe?
      I got the impression they do fairly good work, aside from the bodykits.

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    6. Felis_Concolor Avatar
      Felis_Concolor

      I remember that body kit well; the very first Darth Vetter as covered in Hot Rod magazine back in the late 70s sported those panels along with some custom vent louvers in the flare openings. It was a stunner in black.
      The wheels sported on this version are anachronistic; it's been better than 3 decades since I last read that article but I recall the wheels used then were the ubiquitous Center Line ring of rivets style.

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    7. name_too_long Avatar
      name_too_long

      It's so over the top I sort of like it.
      That scares me.

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  8. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    I fear that some of us may actually end up owning the "winners."

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  9. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    A FREE 1962 Valiant. It's FREE! No money!
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDQ0Nw==/$%28KGrHqZ,%21lIFCecqLGShBQ45E3VPI%21%7E%7E48_20.JPG&quot; width="500"> http://regina.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-c…

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  10. MVEilenstein Avatar
    MVEilenstein

    This has got to be in the running. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3516657646….
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E93Fb3I55N15Gb5Ead12a1fdb18418a7165b.jpg"&gt;

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Minus the pink, that's a pretty capable vehicle.

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      1. Vairship Avatar
        Vairship

        It's Barbie's Baja truck!

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  11. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    I actually live very close to this one.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqV,!h8FB4HBcNk8BQk8wHtHp!~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    <a href="http://regina.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1952-Ford-Customline-2-door-W0QQAdIdZ427674423” target=”_blank”>http://regina.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1952-Ford-Customline-2-door-W0QQAdIdZ427674423

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      I doubt that's licensed.

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      1. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        Rules are made to be broken!
        It still could be though, I've seen much stranger things licensed around here. I mostly posted because the graffiti artist misspelled butt though, not going to lie to you.

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  12. dukeisduke Avatar
    dukeisduke

    Hmmmm… This could be interesting.
    1949 hudson runs and drives – $2650 (texarkana, tx)
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3G23M45Id5K25M6cci15e7b8b19f85161c.jpg"&gt;
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3487481707.h…
    Guy says he has "…hundreds of other cars from late 40s to mid 60s"

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    1. MVEilenstein Avatar
      MVEilenstein

      I think it's time we send the Hooniverse local correspondent to give us a report on this.

      Reply
      1. dukeisduke Avatar
        dukeisduke

        If I didn't live three hours away, I'd go. He has a Google+ link in the ad, with lots of pictures. Weird stuff, like *two* '59 Edsel station wagons.

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    2. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      I can see this showing up on Fast 'n Loud next season.

      Reply
  13. Brad Barratt Avatar
    Brad Barratt

    Couldn't figure out how to embed the image but here goes:
    http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3489486620.h…
    Found this on my local VT craigslist. It looks pretty dumb and hardly worth the effort. I do hope the person can move it though. It would be perfect for mudding.
    *edit* Crap, I didn't notice the "needs finishing" part. Sorry!

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    1. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      For instructions on embedding images…
      http://hooniverse.info/about/image-embed/

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      1. Brad Barratt Avatar
        Brad Barratt

        <img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/2h34eig.jpg"&gt;
        This is the vehicle I was trying to post.

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        1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
          Scandinavian Flick

          That is truly terrible in every sense… It looks like it was raised using boxed steel tubing tack welded to the frame… Not only ill conceived, but in all likelihood, dangerous.

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          1. jeepjeff Avatar
            jeepjeff

            It's just 6" of body lift. What could possibly go wrong?

          2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
            Scandinavian Flick

            Just make sure you use as many support points as possible.
            Or 6.
            Yeah, 6 oughta do it. I mean, there's no need to spend all day on this.

          3. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
            mr. mzs zsm msz esq

            I see no problem with this. In a severe enough accident the lower frame will separate, and then the upper frame, finally the engine and front will blunt impact – really it's like what NASA did to land the last rover on Mars. This IS rocket science!

  14. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ie3M33Jc5N15E95K7d127c98436ef4f91537.jpg&quot; />
    Dangerously low asking price? Check.
    Appalling photography? Check.
    Just a few examples of said photography? Check.
    No mention of transmission? Check.
    Not smogged yet? Check.
    Smells like a winner, er, loser.
    <a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/3516649406.html” target=”_blank”>http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/3516649406.html

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    1. Irishzombieman Avatar
      Irishzombieman

      Love that the second pic is upside down.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F83M13Id5L45I85Gcd12f462d2d7a9cd1589.jpg&quot; width=300>

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      1. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
        mr. mzs zsm msz esq

        Yes that made me laugh sitting here! Also the text of the ad is pretty good too.

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    2. racer139 Avatar
      racer139

      Now all we need is a fiesta or is it a festiva(I mix the two up) and you could have your own shogun.

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  15. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    So can we have a separate category for large hunks of rust and piles of parts that vaguely resemble automobiles that folks are trying to sell for exorbitant sums of cash and/or meth?
    Something like this:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3ke3Ib3N65Ie5K35Hdcanbbee8cce05961310.jpg"width=400&gt; http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3360089323….
    Or this:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83J13Ne5I95K55J4ccjf80cdcb2b9ea17e0.jpg"width=400&gt; http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/3490246980….
    Or this:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F73Jc3Hc5L65Ne5F5cck229da27002f21014.jpg"width=400&gt; <a href="http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3491545706.html” target=”_blank”>http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3491545706.html

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    1. P161911 Avatar
      P161911

      this is more of what I was thinking about
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83Ga3J25L25G75Kacbg8191621ca91d1ac9.jpg"width=500&gt; <a href="http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/3414097009.html” target=”_blank”>http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/3414097009.html

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    2. Vairship Avatar
      Vairship

      At least it's a good warning never to use Harper Pro Painting for anything!

      Reply
  16. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Here we have a '52 Chevy that "runs good" and has a cherry picker.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzIwWDk2MA==/$T2eC16J,!ykE9s7twBh8BQlqbk6CFw~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjgyWDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16RHJHwE9n8ihql(BQl,wNRCbw~~48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    http://regina.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-c…
    I like this game, even if I've bent the rules a couple times already.

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      Wait, I'm confused. I thought we were supposed to be finding terrible things, not awesome shit…

      Reply
      1. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        I just wanted to show it off. Same deal with the free Valiant.
        Though I will say the seller is clearly lying, because it hasn't left that patch of grass for at least a year and now we're in full blown snow time so it's probably under a snowbank at this point.

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      2. Brad Barratt Avatar
        Brad Barratt

        The problem is, terrible is subjective to the person who is posting it. I'm not a fan of raised vehicles simply because they stand out like a sore thumb on the road and are likely quite unstable, driven by hillbillies.

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    2. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      It's Mater's older brother!

      Reply
  17. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    Geo Metro delivery.
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/ikI6f.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/fYwiL.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3513171107.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3513171107.html

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    1. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      Uhoh. I do need a delivery Metro….

      Reply
    2. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      I instantly think of many things to deliver that nobody wants to have. Premium deluxe ultra 2000 find!

      Reply
    3. mallthus Avatar
      mallthus

      Make it a turbo and you might actually have something hoonworthy!

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    4. racer139 Avatar
      racer139

      I was thinking mini camper but as I look at it more it dont think one person could even sleep ciddy corner in that . Still I think a courier service may be a brewing just so.I could buy this.

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  18. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    YES!! HELL YES!!!!!
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/9KblP.jpg&quot; width="550">
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/BgvWK.jpg&quot; width="550">
    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/3485080309.ht…

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    1. Tomsk Avatar
      Tomsk

      <img src="http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/Cocaine_So_Much_Cocaine.jpg&quot; />

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    2. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3qcqlkXa51qj47y6.gif"&gt;

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    3. Irishzombieman Avatar
      Irishzombieman

      Page not found.
      What the hell?

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      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        Whoops, sorry 'bout that. Here's a working link: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/3485080309.ht…
        It must have messed up the formatting when I edited the comment to fix a picture.

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        1. Irishzombieman Avatar
          Irishzombieman

          Wow.
          Just. . . wow. Further proof that money and taste may exist independently.

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  19. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    That's it… I quit… I don't want to play anymore…
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/ZvkSR.jpg&quot; width="500"> <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3509955889.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3509955889.html

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  20. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Perhaps this stands too realistic a chance of one of us buying
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ke3N53H65If5K35Jad128ad867cf1d041157.jpg"&gt;
    $1100, and the seller says it will outlive us all!
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3516824815.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3516824815.html

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    1. TheTurboFridge Avatar
      TheTurboFridge

      If that were three hours or so closer, I'd be all over that. 5 speed, wagon, brown. Just needs some volvo steel wheels with the 'V' logo hub caps.

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      1. craigsu Avatar
        craigsu

        I'd love to get the story behind that single 940 Turbo wheel on the right rear mated with the other 3 stock steelies. That's a 16" x 6.5" wheel on the right rear and 14" x 5.5" (or 5" since it's an '84) on the rest of the corners. In fact, the left rear looks to be the spare. At least the offsets are all the same.

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  21. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    I'm Supra, thanks for asking!
    I like this one. All the pictures have it on a trailer.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F83La3H95E25T15W0ccueca9da8b1dd81a31.jpg"&gt;
    Also, there is this one, with a manual for $5k more.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ka3M13H95L45I15G4cbq30de38e98f881571.jpg"&gt;
    http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3510535730.html
    http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3436496806.html

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    1. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      And they clearly don't know how to strap a car down to a trailer. There is a better than zero chance that I will one day own a MKIII Supra. Today is not that day.
      Today is not that day…
      Today is not that day…
      Mustn't search local craigslist for MKIII Supras…
      Dammit.

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  22. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    Alright, I wanna play. Ford Ranger, $875.
    First pic, not terrible, just a goofy/oversized cowl hood and some silly fake brake vent in fron tof the rear wheels:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K93M53p45N45E75M4d12e9bff52878601094.jpg"&gt;
    Then the fourth pic:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ga3L53o35Ld5Fe5Hed12c9967578ca0710de.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3516616949.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3516616949.html

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    1. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
      mr. mzs zsm msz esq

      "new front tires" not a bad deal.

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    2. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Good LeMons candidate, that one is.

      Reply
  23. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    Whoo, cool game. Even though that starter photo will be close to impossible to beat. A very few entries from the Scand of Navia:
    Swedish 745 pickup, 1991-modell, newly controlled, fresh windscreen. 2500$ and apparently unsellable (ad from 4th nov):
    <img src="http://212.112.179.24/images_full/48/4817244867.jpg"&gt;
    …and here is the odd convertible you don't really want to see.
    <img src="http://212.112.179.20/images_full/51/5105997869.jpg"&gt;
    <img src="http://212.112.179.20/images_full/62/6266290937.jpg"&gt;
    To end this ode of crap with a snap of awesomness and if you are up for a Volvo BV202NF1, the Norwegian marked has recently been flooded:
    <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/1/vertical-3/02/3/390/524/63_886255429_xl.jpg"&gt;
    …when I'm first on the military trail, here's a Norwegian built, 1942 Dodge based radio car for 7000$:
    <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/1/vertical-3/02/2/354/828/52_749325960_xl.jpg"&gt;
    <img src="http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/viewimage?finnkode=39069587"&gt;

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  24. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    How about a CJ-5 project, yours for only $12K?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3k73L83Nc5K85Jf5R0d1251d0e58d32931a84.jpg"&gt;
    Oh, the seller is the second person who didn't complete it, and apparently the first guy had $30K into it (with receipts)! I'm not sure where the 30 grand went.
    <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3516391427.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3516391427.html

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    1. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      When I see an unfinished Jeep for $12k, my initial reaction is that it is grossly overpriced. Reading through the ad, and seeing the rest of the pictures has me second guessing my thoughts.
      I, likewise, have a hard time seeing where $30k might have gone, but I have no trouble seeing $12k in value here.

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      1. danleym Avatar
        danleym

        I agree, if show Jeeps are your thing, I can see this being appropriately priced. But a Jeep that has been two different people's project, and still isn't finished? I'd be hesitant to buy any unfinished project, because you don't know the quality of the work already done, and this just doubles that concern.

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      2. erikgrad Avatar
        erikgrad

        I agree, I am surprised to find that it is essentially a brand new vehicle (which, mind you, is still not completed). Not my thing, but the right person would definitely pay $12k for all of that.

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    2. Alcology Avatar
      Alcology

      The original dude was just honest about the crack portion of the budget.

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  25. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    Geo tracker, hydraulics, and this picture:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E33G83I85Kd5H75J9ccuf55c9aca6e281a2f.jpg"&gt;
    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3511793899.html
    Looking for a Barret 50 cal for trade. Won't list a price, but "I know what it's worth!"

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    1. Alcology Avatar
      Alcology

      Clearly insane, so yes, let's give this guy a giant gun as soon as possible.

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  26. mallthus Avatar
    mallthus

    Step right up ladies and gentlemen. What we've got here in Denver is a FWD Caddy with hydraulics. http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3504136676.html
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/3L63M83H45Id5L85Mbccr23dfb2a3ee3410a9.jpg&quot; width="600/">
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/3Kd3I63Ld5K35Ff5Mfccr66de73d8521910f6.jpg&quot; width="600/">
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/3I23M63F65G95E75Ffccrde866cb6cecb125d.jpg&quot; width="600/">
    Why yes, that is the rearview mirror hanging there.
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/3E43L33H75G75K55Ffccrdfb97fc650b11c14.jpg&quot; width="600/">
    <img src="https://dl.dropbox.com/u/71226734/Photos/CL%20Crapshoot/3Ef3Md3Hf5I45G55Jbccr03e6e09289501967.jpg&quot; width="600/">

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  27. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    I'm having way too much fun right now, and getting zero work done.
    This one is simply listed as: (((custom truck))). I figured it would be some pickup on 24s, but I wonderfully and splendidly wrong.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83Ic3N45G15H15S2ccu2259dccd45d31694.jpg"&gt;
    My favorite part is the crudely photoshopped MSpainted picture of what he wanted the project to become:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Mc3F13Nf5G65Fc5Mcccud373012eae5d1738.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3510756010.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3510756010.html

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      "Camel Tow"
      …Stay classy, St. Louis.

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      1. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
        mr. mzs zsm msz esq

        <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K23F33M65Lc5N75M9ccudeddeead6f1f13f8.jpg"&gt; And diamond plate!

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    2. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      [youtube s0Dhy01Pn7Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Dhy01Pn7Y youtube]
      He really did put that p-shop in there! This better win!
      http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3510756010.html (because I'm about to block your ability to edit and fix the intensedebate added bug in your comment's html)

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    3. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      This gets my vote, no hesitation.

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    4. wolfie Avatar
      wolfie

      You Win! (my vote)

      Reply
  28. RichardKopf Avatar
    RichardKopf

    1974 Dodge Charger!
    <img src="http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/hoopd87/ffffffffffffffffffffff_zpsdc338688.jpg&quot; width=600>
    <a href="http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3510901579.html” target=”_blank”>http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3510901579.html

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    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      Why, I don't see anything at all wrong with that…it's a collectable car…or a major award…

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    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      Plywood Daytona wing FTW!

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    3. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      That is glorious! I love it for all that it is, and especially for what it isn’t. I laughed until I cried. I can only imagine how much that thing would piss off the Mopar purists. I actually sort of want it. At $1900 it’s dangerously close to a “why the hell not” price.

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      1. Irishzombieman Avatar
        Irishzombieman

        ^ What he said. All of it.

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    4. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
      mr. mzs zsm msz esq

      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ed3M13N95I95F65H1ccu1844d05a81f818d3.jpg"&gt; This angle is good too!

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      1. dukeisduke Avatar
        dukeisduke

        The Chrysler emblem makes it.

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      2. SSurfer321 Avatar
        SSurfer321

        That Sebring badge on the nose really seals the deal!

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    5. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Joe Dirt.
      Enuf said.

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    6. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      As someone who's attempted to fabricate a Superbird from something that's…not, I empathize with this man's struggle.

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      1. RichardKopf Avatar
        RichardKopf

        I am honestly surprised how convincing the `71-`74 Chargers could be as updated Daytona clones in the hands of the right fabricator.

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    7. craigsu Avatar
      craigsu

      I can only imagine the LeMons judges reaction when you try to explain to them that you bought the car as-is and have made no additional modifications. They wouldn't let it race but they would jump on it if offered as a Judgemobile.

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  29. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
    mr. mzs zsm msz esq

    Somebody please come-up with a fix for the image and CL link breaking! Maybe like so?
    [a href="CL.html"][img src="CL.jpg"][/a]
    Edit: basic idea works, hard to tell the images are links though… http://hooniverse.info/2013/01/02/hooniverse-asks-…

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  30. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    How about a "rare antique."
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$T2eC16VHJHoE9n3Ke5MmBQ1M7QCwj!~~48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    It's a Renault 16 I have deduced. Apparently it gets 90 mpg somehow.
    Find it here.

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    1. dead_elvis Avatar
      dead_elvis

      "90 mpg requires TLC".
      Obviously.

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  31. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    I'm probably enjoying this too much.
    Here's a Geo Tracker. It has a body kit and giant wheels. This is the image the man has chosen to advertise it:
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqZ,!hoFC70ibfGOBQ2PSujm7w~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    You want?

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      The photo makes it look like it's decent sheer cliffs of ice.
      The seller is a cunning one.

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  32. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    I made this super time consuming post with oodles of url's earlier this evening that now appears to have gone away. What happened? Was displayed on my PC, is not on my phobe now.

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      …and it should be live.
      Give it a CTRL + F5 and your comment should be up.

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      1. Sjalabais Avatar
        Sjalabais

        Let me put a song on your mind as a little thank you:
        If you're happy and you know it, clap your
        hands (clap clap)
        If you're happy and you know it, clap your
        hands (clap clap)
        If you're happy and you know it, then
        your face will surely show it
        If you're happy and you know it, clap your
        hands. (clap clap)
        If you're happy and you know it, stomp
        your feet (stomp stomp)
        If you're happy and you know it, stomp
        your feet (stomp stomp)
        If you're happy and you know it, then
        your face will surely show it
        If you're happy and you know it, stomp
        your feet. (stomp stomp)
        If you're happy and you know it, shout
        "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!)
        If you're happy and you know it, shout
        "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!)
        If you're happy and you know it, then
        your face will surely show it
        If you're happy and you know it, shout
        "Hurray!" (hoo-ray!)
        If you're happy and you know it, do all
        three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)
        If you're happy and you know it, do all
        three (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)
        If you're happy and you know it, then
        your face will surely show it
        If you're happy and you know it, do all
        three. (clap-clap, stomp-stomp, hoo-ray!)

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        1. Alcology Avatar
          Alcology

          If you're happy and you know it,
          but start pooping while you show it, diarrhea, clap-clap, diarrhea, clap-clap.

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  33. smokyburnout Avatar
    smokyburnout

    Nothing truly awful on my local CL, just ill-conceived cosmetic mods.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K53Fc3H35Lf5E75Hcccd9241bc3fc8611682.jpg"/&gt; http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3475342549.htm…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K13J73H55L35N85U4cbt3affc49b0bee1bb0.jpg"&gt; http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3442979621.htm…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3mf3L33J15Eb5Ka5Hccc4fcfc268b5abc13bc.jpg"/&gt;
    "reverce hood scoop painted over to look stock" http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3445609680.htm…
    Actually awesome: <a href="http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3444060758.html” target=”_blank”>http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3444060758.html

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    1. Irishzombieman Avatar
      Irishzombieman

      Last line from the Suby ad:
      "serious injuires only money talkes no bullshit"
      I shall call you next time I hurt myself badly, like maybe when I, say, gash myself open on the used exhaust bit you mysteriously chose to show in your last pic:
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Lc3F53Mf5Kb5Hc5Jdcc45146f896034a1d47.jpg&quot; width=300>

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      1. danleym Avatar
        danleym

        I ran across an ad when I was searching that I wanted to post simply for the last line, but the car was nothing abnormal so I didn't. The last line, though, was:
        "I don't answer numbers I don't recognize, so if you call leave a detailed message and I might call you back"
        Damn, if I want this particular relatively generic car I better leave a damn good message, other wise he might not think my money is good enough for him.

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    2. Alcology Avatar
      Alcology

      Jesus, people get tired of cutting each other up down there and start cutting up cars? that vega wagon is crazy though!

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      1. craigsu Avatar
        craigsu

        At least the Vega owner had the common sense to drill some vent holes in the rear window plexiglas.

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  34. j84 Avatar
    j84

    Only in Alabama.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E13G83N35N75H25Mdd11876d0a9907cd102b.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3515014538.html” target=”_blank”>http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3515014538.html

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  35. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Call me crazy, but shouldn't one put at least one daytime picture of a vehicle up?
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQwWDYzNg==/$(KGrHqRHJDoFCj+PHZfJBQvuQRMK+Q~~48_20.JPG"&gt;
    But at least you get… whatever this is? It's glowy and blue.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQwWDYzNA==/$(KGrHqZHJCIFC0R1HmOqBQvuQ0P3ig~~48_20.JPG"&gt;
    At least it's a "limited edition".
    I'll stop now.

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  36. Tim Odell Avatar
    Tim Odell

    Probably hit the spam queue.
    Long post, lots of links and images from a user with no account tricks the filters.
    BRB, going behind the scenes…

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  37. SSurfer321 Avatar
    SSurfer321

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F13N63H75Ia5G35F5cc5128dcc8f09b219ee.jpg"&gt;
    $10k !
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ff3J93H15O05E25J8cc5eae2dd9fbfce100a.jpg"&gt;
    Custom intake & headers but just dropped new stock motor in it? http://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/3457345729.ht…

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  38. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E43Fd3H95E15H35M5cck21a370951e1a13de.jpg"&gt;
    For $5,500*, how can you possibly go wrong?
    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/34924523…
    *Plus about four times that to keep it on the road for the next, oh, month.

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    1. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      While tempting, anyone considering purchasing it should be required to watch the following (and the other parts of that series):
      [youtube lx0S3cIW-q8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx0S3cIW-q8 youtube]
      If you still want it after that full and proper warning, by all means go ahead.
      *Disclaimer: I still want it after that warning, if only because of a V12 for $5500.

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      1. P161911 Avatar
        P161911

        If you really want a cheap V-12 just get a 750iL. Those can be had for less than $2k and offer the same upkeep nightmare without the 2-door style for much less. I traded my 87 Bronco for a 88 750iL. I later traded the BMW for a 79 Ford Ranchero. About a year later I saw my old BMw on Craiglist for $1500.

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    2. Van_Sarockin Avatar
      Van_Sarockin

      Sign. Me. Up.

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  39. zsvdkhnorc Avatar
    zsvdkhnorc

    A pair with no photos.
    "1944 chevy motor and chasity – $600 (somerset)" http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3396539939.html
    "JEEP!!! – $600 (Flemington Nj)" http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3444444901.html
    And a tragedy:
    1958 cadillac coupe parts car – $1000 (Howell nj) http://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/3496379945.html

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      $600 is pretty cheap for someone's chastity.

      Reply
  40. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53Mb3m55V25H95J5ccc0eb771d40a8b11d9.jpg&quot; width=500>
    For $23K, you could buy a real Corvette, and have doors and a roof.
    http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/3474715205.ht…
    The Death Race 2000 clone car was $10K cheaper. <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5638673/buy-the-original-death-race-frankenstein-car-for-13998?tag=Death-Race” target=”_blank”>http://gizmodo.com/5638673/buy-the-original-death-race-frankenstein-car-for-13998?tag=Death-Race

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  41. TheTurboFridge Avatar
    TheTurboFridge

    Me and a few friends send each other CL automotive postings, each trying to one-up the other on our finds.
    My secret? I bebop on over to the automotive section, and then simply search for 'LOL' in the postings.
    You can bet for sure that most of the results you dredge up with 'LOL' are going to be pretty good.

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  42. m4ff3w Avatar
    m4ff3w

    http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/3433623065.ht…
    750hp twin turbo v8 Lotus 7?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F63La3Id5Nb5K95J9cbpc3ebaa9ade28152b.jpg"&gt;

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      How convenient
      The Lotus can also serve as the CASKET when you inevitably die in this four-wheeled soul eater.

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    2. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Yikes. That's well past Veyron power-to-mass and closing in on 917/30 territory. My vote iswas (see below) still with the Camel Tow, but only because there is a small amount of sort-of-want here.
      Scratch that, I just went and looked through the ad.
      – 383 SBC
      – It has a Carburetor (blowthrough, though, so no fuel in the turbos)
      – Jaguar IRS with LSD
      – TH350 transmission.
      – The fit and finish of the hood. Ugly nose cone.
      Do NOT want. You are back in the running.

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    3. name_too_long Avatar
      name_too_long

      Anything with 750-1100 hp that weighs 2400 lbs contains some quantity of want. It may not be made of pure want like if it had a manual transmission and fuel injection, but the want is still there.

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  43. m4ff3w Avatar
    m4ff3w

    http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/1624667476.ht…
    '85 Maserati Biturbo (twin turbo intercooled) with 37K miles, titled, needing minor restoration (wiring, exhaust, seat covers, one turbo rebuilt) for $2,500.
    '72 Lotus Europa racecar, not street legal (bill of sale only) rebuilt RARE twin-cam BIG VALVE enging with dual WEBER head, rebuilt and powder-coated trans, frame redone, most fiberglass done, new windshield, most parts to finish. Dynoed engine according to previous owner. Minilites, fender flares, built-in roll bar, and will make awesome track car when done. $5,000
    '77 Matra Bagheera S — 3-seat mid engine sportscar, titled, likely only RHD Matra here in the US, Hodec conversion from England and still has its English license plate on the front. small crack in corner of windshield, 4-speed SIMCA engine, Campagnelo wheels, sunroof, GT unibody fiberglass bonded to metal, needs interior freshening and tires, awesome performance. $5,000
    Might trade for backhoe with trailer, 4x4ATV, Harley, or combination cash and partial trade. Don't need a job, so don't ask….

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  44. salguod Avatar
    salguod

    $100K get's you the most absurd bike hauler ever. A 2000 Peterbuilt with a platform for a single custom Harley where the 5th wheel should be:
    <img src="http://imagescdn.dealercarsearch.com/Media/552/379_02.jpg&quot; width=500>
    <img src="http://imagescdn.dealercarsearch.com/Media/552/379_09.jpg&quot; width=500>
    Other nifty details:
    "Two Additional Aluminum Fuel Tanks Right Side Fuel Tank Converted to Beer Cooler" – Of course.
    "Party Deck on Back of Peterbilt" – Sure
    "Hand Tooled Trucker Girl" – I'm sorry, what?
    Plus 44 mag gun cylinders for the truck brake pulls, and the foot pegs and handlebar grips on the bike.
    Makes perfect sense and absolutely worth $100K, right?
    It's also on Crag's list here.

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  45. salguod Avatar
    salguod

    1927 Model T Rat Rod. Well, sort of. It's a '99 Toyota frame with a 2.8 V6 & auto from an '82 S10 and various home made bits. I assume there is something there somewhere from a Model T. Only $3500 (or trade) and it is 'strett legal'
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G73F73Mc5Le5E55M7cc172e7e16248df18a7.jpg"&gt;

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  46. salguod Avatar
    salguod

    Another Rat Rod, or maybe a lead sled or 'the real santa sleigh', he can't seem to decide. 1937 Pontiac, not clear if it's a real 4 door convertible or a de-roofed sedan. Surprising that it's still available at the $6500 price.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E53L73N75Z55Kf5S6ccac3336b5f032919b2.jpg"&gt;

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