By Robert Emslie
It’s Wednesday and that must mean it’s time for Craigslist Crapshoot. Last week I asked you to find Faux-Caminos and Rank-cheros, cars that had been converted to pickups that never ever should have been. Many were found, most were crap, but one stood tall above the others as the king of the freak show fodder we crave every week. More on that after the jump, but first, this week’s assignment.
This week I want K-Cars. Chrysler wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for Fiat Lee Iacocca the K Car. Not only were they the savior of the brand back in the ’80s, but they served as the platform for a plethora of cars and vans that had the imperishability of a tissue box. Those are the Ks I want you to find. The worse the better, as long as they’re running.
And as usual, we want your finds to go down in infamy and not in the site’s spam filter. Follow any of the following advice and you’re crap will be known far and wide.
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Jeff Glucker
"Its not very stylish but it runs"
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K13Le3H85L15G85Fed3n96c02c06ce411ae5.jpg" width="450">
<a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3699458100.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3699458100.html
LeBaron turbo!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ee3K23J95Kb5F15Jed3l1878232a702b1929.jpg" wdith="450">
<a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3696084510.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3696084510.html
Ooooh, you could have a two K-Car garage!
Sorry, not a K-car, but I've been waiting all morning to post this:
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83G13F75E45H95J2d3c8e8cb0965efe1578.jpg">
<a href="http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3676926705.html” target=”_blank”>http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3676926705.html
LOLOMGWTFBBQ!?
Hmmm, I have this 250hp supercharged motor laying around, and I know how to weld box steel tubing together reasonably well. Sure, why not?
"Very fast and dangerous"
HA HA HA HA! WOW!
I kinda want to hook it up to some radio control servos and put on the smokiest smoke show the local church parking lot has ever seen.
Looks like a quick & noisy way to kill your self – it's a K car of a different sort!
That. Seat. Is. Terrifying.
Nothin' a bungie cord couldn't fix.
Remember, Stephen King is from Maine.
A rare occasion where dual temp spares might actually make something safer.
I'm trying so hard not to buy this right now.
Well, it's technically an AA platform car, but that's a development of the K right? So it counts! Spirit R/T! Turbo! Manual!
Supposedly it makes nearly 300 hp right now too O_O
>_>
<_<
(I kind of want this)
""http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3661999300.html""
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K23Ib3H65I15E75Mdd35ef30e02e75761c88.jpg" width="600">
When was the last year that Firestone made RWL Firehawks?
Tempting but that's all the money for one of the worst cars I've ever driven, hot powerplant aside.
Due to heavy Instagramming I'm not sure if this car is in decent shape or not.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjEyWDYxMg==/$T2eC16F,!)8E9s4l5-(tBRUT4BU-DQ~~48_20.JPG">
Filters for everyone!
That's just how your vision is after you crash your 5th Ave through a cocaine factory.
I found a good one but the spam filter got it because work filter doesn't let me get into ID. Help meh!
Post link and we'll get the pics up.
The link is the problem. I posted it as plain text in quotes and the filter still got it, I generally have no problem posting pics. Can an admin just greenlight it? I assume the post I made is just in spam filter limbo.
Hang on…
Should be appearing shortly.
Do a CTRL + F5
(it's very hard to type that out and not just actually hit CTRL + F5)
Thanks!
Here's a mystery car!
"dam good car"
"dont want to sell it it's loaded would like a 1/2 ton you can see pics if you taxs me"
Listed under "Plymouth – Other" so maybe it's a K-car? Anyone want to taxs him?
All I can find are 2 Lebaron 'verts that seem in pretty good shape. I guess Maine is either really hard on K cars or Mainers really love them.
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3639885480.html
http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3635670112.html
1971 Opel GT Coupe – Kijiji
Ad reads…
One of a kind in Canada.
This is German collector car, recently imported into Canada from California.
Perhaps the rarest of its kind, this vehicle is true survivor with merely 36,000 original miles on the drivetrain.
What sets this enviable roadster apart, is that it also boasts a fully automatic factory transmission, of which but a handful of models in the world were manufactured, and fewer still remain.
This beauty is currently a pampered daily driver, and has been maintained with the utmost attention to detail. A true show-stopper!
Will consider trades for newer low mileage vehicles, dealers are welcome.
(All images presented were taken today)
Respond to this ad by email only.
Also please note that although there is no set price, low-ball offers will simply not receive a response. Serious inquiries only.
Trades which may be considered might include: Mini Cooper, Mazda RX 8, Crossfire, Lexus, Ferrari, Lotus, Porche, Mercedes, Jaguar, Audi, BMW, etc.. Such offers of trade would have to be of relative value for condition, year of production, and milage.
Interesting sidenote: This car was featured in the 2013 Superbowl commercial for 'Wolves Old Spice Irresistible' (Wolfthorn) Linked below.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p4z2Ky4ngI
Well I think…
“There was something about him, something that said he was full of it,”
“He was different somehow. I was afraid of the spoiler, then sickened by the fur, then intrigued by the hat, then”
— “out of the car running and screeming.”
“I never had a chance to tell him the car in the commercial appears to be a 5-speed "dog leg" manual.”
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-tru…
[youtube 4p4z2Ky4ngI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p4z2Ky4ngI youtube]
So, what this seller is saying is that the car was featured in an advertisement just a couple of months ago, then immediately afterwards, both sides were painted black, the transmission was swapped, and a Pep Boys spoiler and rubber antenna were installed on it.
Definitely trading my Ferrari for this one…
Yeah, pretty much and DO IT!
I will see your Opel GT and raise you one of my own:
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G73M83N35Ef5H45Jed37ed3a85ce4ec71c34.jpg">
1972 OPEL GT Custom Project for sale – $1500
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3665628965.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3665628965.html
It seems to be magic carpet powered.
MY EYES! MY EYES! MAKE IT STOP!
OTOH, I classify it as a 2013 HCOTY nominee.
(The one in Canada)
BARN FIND!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3n83L73Hb5F25Hc5J3d2h2acaeeec9e3311f4.jpg" width=400>
<a href="http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/3625206564.html” target=”_blank”>http://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/3625206564.html
This one is a bit of a tease. He says it runs, but also says that the interior is a mess and the passenger side door is missing. But he takes a picture of the only bits that actually look okay, which is totally not appropriate for our purposes.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Njc3WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16RHJF0E9nmFSIIwBQTf7(!B+!~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
I want to see the bad parts.
Does he not understand how our little game is played?!
LeBarons: there are surprisingly few around here.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3L33Ja5L65M65J7d3h46d9dc7941621219.jpg">
1992 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible – $1500
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3688062293.html
And I want to buy all of them.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3F83J35I65F25Jbd3i197291544c161f4d.jpg">
1985 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible 2.2 Turbo – $1200
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3688599911.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3688599911.html
I have a 95 LeBaron convertible in Green/Tan.
Makes a nice summer driver.
Isn't that John Voight's car?
<img src="http://tanshanomi.com/temp/AshamedPuppy-IWouldRockThat.jpg">
The Ultimate K-car! Only $2950 for a Maserati!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K23L53Id5Nb5E25J1d2fa619083338611b30.jpg" width=500>
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3620221628….
No, it won't do 185.
I hate to admit it, bu for $2950 this thing is sort of tempting. It has TWO hard tops with it. How bad could it be?
185 km/h, maybe.
Good stuff:
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ctd/3653726…
"If you are looking for a cheap "Dependable" car, this is not the car for you. Don't waste your time or mine. Thank you!"
I dunno, I think that'd be pretty "Dependable."
Who takes a K car to a demolition derby?! I saw a Mustang in a derby once and it was terrifyingly weak when pitted against the reinforced land yachts that roam in packs at such an event.
Most derbies these days have a special class for FWD cars. I've seen a lot of GM J-bodies dominate in those, but probably because there are just so many of them participating. K-cars are heavily represented, as well. The Japanese compacts are usually running at the end, but lack of "beef" usually has them so crunched up that they can't adequately propel themselves.
The only Mustang that would be worth having in a derby would be a '71-'73. All that heft on a full frame just might stand a chance against an army of huge Polaras, Impalas, and LTDs.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43I33J45E85F55Mdd32e63223e02b6b1d13.jpg" width="500/">
So lets add Palamino's image to this reliable car that would also be good for a demolition derby. Wait what?!
Clearly, this guy is interested in spreading the misery, er, love.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73I53Jd5Ie5K65Jbd3n8f3baf576e8e1d52.jpg" />
<a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3700183522.html” target=”_blank”>http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3700183522.html
Possible the nicest 4-door K-car left. A 1993 Dodge Spirit (base model) for ONLY $4,490
<img src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/craigslist_images/production/3129126.jpg" width="500/"> http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/3664970028….
This same dealer is trying to get $7,890 for a Bronco II ?!?!
This is also the same dealer that had a G-body Cutlass Diesel 5-speed a while back for $10k.
I counter that with this '89 Playmouth Acclaim LE Turbo, which must be the nicest K-car left!
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16ZHJFoE9nh6pM)oBRTpsJGOhQ~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
Is it strange that I find this kind of tempting? It's also half the price of that one.
Maybe it's just the turbo…
What's with the bondage gag on the grille?
It's cold outside.
Dang, I was gonna post that one!
Woody LeBaron: http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/3672811325….
$1,500 for a ’86 LeBaron Convertible in great shape… except for the roof… and engine.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L63Fb3N95Na5I45Jed2g22ec651f9f1c10c6.jpg" width="500"> http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3621770760.htm…
Huzzah for t-tops, pop up headlights and turbo!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E93K13J25E25H35M9d3pd19968e8de291b93.jpg" width="500"> http://chillicothe.craigslist.org/cto/3704126819….
I think a license plate that starts with the letters "FIX" might be a bad sign…
Right you are!
I found Jim's Phaeton replacement.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE5NVgxNjAw/z/sxoAAOxyyF5RQQh2/$T2eC16J,!)8E9s4l6BMcBRQQh2HZcQ~~60_3.JPG" width=500>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrysler-Other-LIm…
My grandfather bought this car new in 1984 in the hopes of adding a limousine service to his offerings. The stretched sedan was a demo which was used by Lee Lacocca who headed Chrysler at the time. We have all the original paperwork and the car passes a ca smog check every two years. This car is in great shape. It does need headliner work. It also has some very minor scratches and dents It is probably one of the few in this type of condition still in existence.
Awsomeness!
I've always wanted one of these, for the WTF double-takes at the opera or symphony… 🙂
I find your lack of K-Car pickups disturbing.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E73L13p65I85Ne5M7d3c655d56c3bf3b1be5.jpg">
Only $5500 for the nicest Dodge Rampage I've seen! Vinyl top and slushbox means I'll graciously allow someone else to pick it up.
Derp, here's the ad: http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/3676820767.ht…
[youtube 5cR-WiGKZtg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cR-WiGKZtg youtube]
there was a restored on on Hemmings last week for similar money. white with red stripes over the rockers.
Omni/Horizon based actually.
Allpar article
2004 Cadillac XLR
$31,000!!! That may sound steep at first, but when you realize that for that price you get custom wheels, big subwoofers and carbon fiber wrap…well, then the price becomes downright astronomical.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G83Mb3Nf5Gc5F85Mdd1o12e8b5fe073e1ada.jpg">
http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/pts/3569354072….
EDIT: I just looked up the Edmunds TMV for this car. Even if I use a Desert Hot Springs zip code, "Outstanding" condition and Black paint, that still only maxes the value out at $18,303. So, basically, you're paying over 12 grand for those tasteful add-ons.
That's more G-ride than K Car.
Yes, I know it's not a K-car, but I ran across it and it was too choice not to share.
Wait, the TMV of an XLR is under $20k??!!! That's almost enough to make me want one.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqNHJEYFEMrTjcpCBRDrW-(rvg~~48_20.JPG" width=640 />
Two tone!
"antithief circuit" and "new mufflin"
…you can't go wrong.
Every day I'm mufflin…
Don't underestimate the mufflin man. Wait.
[youtube -Jh6wnmRbvQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jh6wnmRbvQ youtube]
I wish i could give you more than one upvote for such a well placed and quality Zappa video.
Not to mention the REALLY important selling features:
"-special electric circuit " (Cell phone charger? Extension cord in back seat? Jumper cables?)
"-anti overheating manual circuit" (What this is I don't even…)
"-sport light" (Like a Lotus?)
"-Power break" (Does awesome burnouts)
"-emission test" (good to know it comes with the test. How much to take and pass the test?)
FIRE ALL ION CANNONS AND TURBO LASERS AT WILL
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I23F73J45Nd5Kf5Jbd3neb72355649c51ef1.jpg"> http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3698807775.h…
Wood trim and seemingly no other options
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Mc3J33N45Na5H95Jcd3g5b6355d3cb0a1b1b.jpg"> http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/3685274585….
A slightly newer Chrysler
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I63Jc3p55G35E75J4d3gc38a5cd62cd61820.jpg">
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K13F73Jd5N45G65M7d3gf506580561bf12a2.jpg">
"murderded out 06 chrysler 300" "totaly custom lambo doors on all 4 doors" <a href="http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3684636914.html” target=”_blank”>http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3684636914.html
That does not quite conform to my knowledge of the term "murdered out." Most notably, there is a paint color other than black on it.
Norway's only Chrysler produced between 1980-1990 for sale is a manual Dodge Spirit 2.5 Turbo. Comes with a parts car. The car was driven to Norway from Germany four years ago and is operable, yet not registered.
<img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2012/6/vertical-3/30/5/358/052/45_735712606_xl.jpg" width="600">
Oh and the Swedes do have quite the collection of LeBaron convertibles for those who care to be bothered.
http://www.blocket.se/hela_sverige/bilar?ca=3&…
Huh. Most export versions of the Acclaim/Spirit/LeBaron were sold as the Chrysler Saratoga.
That one probably was a personal import from the US.
Of all the things to choose from…someone imported this. Good that taste is individual!
Bordello burgundy interior, FTW!
My wife calls it whorehouse red.
If this were even remotely close to me, I'd be embarrassingly tempted.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M43Fa3Nf5N45L35M5d3kce777a58022e1d7a.jpg" width="400">
http://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/3693727798.html
But! It says Imperial right there on the side!
/facepalm
How about a fully restored Reliant wagon on shiny chrome PT GT rims? Only $1700!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K53G13Mc5L35Ha5M7d3pfce017289d421ca7.jpg"> <a href="http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3702362081.html” target=”_blank”>http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3702362081.html
Here's a LeBaron listed at $450 that apparently ran when parked, then the heads were pulled and one was found to be cracked.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I33M63H25Ga5H85Mad3d679916eb6a081698.jpg" width="500"/> <a href="http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3679514565.html” target=”_blank”>http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3679514565.html
Ran before repaired?
Here's a Dodge Spirit with an engine that overheats and fronbt end damage. Still runs, though.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kd3Ia3Lc5G95Kc5Jbd2r50753cf81a681ce5.jpg">
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ld3Ie3o05L85Ge5E4d2r33139045f88c1f44.jpg"> http://racine.craigslist.org/cto/3648348453.html
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