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The World’s Worst Car Is For Sale On Craigslist

Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly dive into the deep end of the pool filled with the automotive world’s most horrible road warriors – that you could potentially buy. After two weeks of this, a couple of things have become apparent- one, there’s a lot more crap out there than you could possibly imagine, and two, the threshold of what some of you consider carp is way lower than the rest of us.

On that second note, I’d like to call out Joshuman for offering up an amazing hand built ’50 roadster that while obviously the object of a slightly eclectic individual’s taste, is still pretty freaking cool. But that’s not why we’re here, we want the dreck, the – I wouldn’t be caught dead bungie-cording the trunk shut in the Walmart parking lot on that thing – kinds of cars that are offered for sale, and on that account you all came up with some amazingly bad contenders.

Of course, there can only be one king of the Craigslist Crapshoot per week, and to find out which car or truck rose to the top of the cespool, click on through the jump. Oh and keep looking for more of them this week!

Awful cars, terrible paint, questionable customs- last week’s selection was a cornucopia of crap. The one vehicle that stood out however, was a custom Ford Ranger found by our own Tanshanomi on the Kansas City Craigslist.

Craigslist Crapshoot 16-01-13

The paint job on this Ranger make it look like something shat out by Gauguin, or perhaps driven by some horror in Silent Hill. Well done Tans, and a hearty round of applause to the rest of you for last week’s contributions. It makes you wonder what horrors this week will hold.

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187 responses to “Craigslist Crapshoot”

  1. Irishzombieman Avatar
    Irishzombieman

    Nice find, Tanshanomi! Kinda reminds me of someone. . . .
    <img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2120/2305900563_254f476f46.jpg&quot; width="500" height="434" alt="Jackson Pollock Beer Set">

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    1. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      I've had it. Tastes like someone just slopped malt, hops and water together at random.

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  2. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    This will only work if your name is Karl of course and you are attractive.
    http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/3454377467.h…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G13N33l45L15E25R6cc499fe355c04dd10e5.jpg&quot; width=500 />

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    1. mdharrell Avatar
      mdharrell

      Or running a high fever.

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      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        It is flu season.

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    2. MVEilenstein Avatar
      MVEilenstein

      Maybe the truck is Karl, and it runs hot?

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    3. Maymar Avatar
      Maymar

      Well, or if you have black paint and you or your significant other's name is Kari. Some people spell Kari that way, right? Someone must.

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  3. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Look what's for sale local to me and is only $2000. Now it isn't running but it is connected to a story from a few days ago.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E13I13He5Gb5K55Hcccm890a43e8bd211058.jpg&quot; width=500 />
    <a href="http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3495828705.html” target=”_blank”>http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3495828705.html

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    1. erikgrad Avatar
      erikgrad

      In the extended listing for this car, they are also selling a multiperson bathtub…? Okay.

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      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        Wouldn't a Super 7 be a multiperson bathtub?

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    2. HycoSpeed Avatar
      HycoSpeed

      He should chop the top, then this would instantly be worth $10000 more.
      Also, the phone number is awesome: 983-FIAT, that number again, 983-F-I-A-T. CALL NOW!

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      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        Which is funny because I chose to exclude dealer listings.

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  4. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Ok it's time to talk about how not to sell a car. Lesson 403 don't do the photographs at night.
    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3492250782…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K33Le3p85Ic5Lb5Hdcck1c43c7a0784119f8.jpg&quot; width=600 />

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    1. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      It's interesting how he put out the work light and still doesn't understand crap about optics. Just a hip shot, I guess.

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

        The work light is out there cause he decided after a fruitless bloody ("also going to need pain") day of wrenching and drinking he decided to just sell it at this point.

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    2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      Probably would have been a lot better if he turned the friggin' headlights off…
      However, I'm glad that's not closer to me. At $700, it would make a nice pairing with this… http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/3542274125.ht…
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3kb3N13H15Na5G15Mdd1c0a14e35feeb7175d.jpg&quot; width="300">

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  5. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    I don't think I'll top my personal best of that Mustang/Bronco II, but here's a Civic with an engine swap and purple wheels.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16d,%21w0E9szN,FyCBQ9j0dehcQ%7E%7E48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    It might not be the worst thing I find today, but it is definitely the first thing I found today.
    Linky

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    1. Preludacris Avatar
      Preludacris

      Oooh, that'd make a fun beater after some haggling over the price. The swap looks well executed and should make that light chassis scoot with a quickness. Dude is probably withholding the nice wheels he had on it before he decided to sell.

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      1. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        I'm assuming they're winter tires actually. I was initially disappointed by it, since engine swaps could be a potential for hilarity, but his was clean and well done, but then I saw the purple wheels.

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        1. Preludacris Avatar
          Preludacris

          Full disclosure, since I feel guilty not admitting it: your fellow commenter is currently rockin' a Prelude of similar vintage with winter tires mounted on mint green wheels.
          I want the H22; seller can keep the Civic shell and the purple wheels as I already discovered the joy of Krylon myself.

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        2. Maymar Avatar
          Maymar

          I've noticed my winter steelies are starting to rust – this could be the perfect chance to start getting weird with the beater.
          I do have a friend who's contemplating rattle canning the wheels or covers on his aged Legacy wagon gold. The car's mid-90s green and not Scooby rally blue, but that's besides the point. I could probably score the leftover gold paint.

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  6. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Gunning for the bad photography award is this '97 Suburban. The following are the photos the seller has included of the exterior:
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQwWDQ4MA==/$T2eC16ZHJFoE9nh6pM)oBQ9hP8eEgg~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqJ,!loFDcSDpimEBQ9hP5NTGg~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    I didn't link to the closeup of the tire tread, since that at least gives you an idea of what the tire looks like.
    Link

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      At least they aren't sideways like most iPhone owners do when they take pictures.

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      1. 5keptic Avatar
        5keptic

        this has to be the most annoying thing on CL lately. Why o Why can't anyone rotate a phone. or photo for that matter.

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        1. fodder650 Avatar
          fodder650

          Because their phone doesn't tell them to. If Siri was programmed to teach them this half of the pictures online would improve.

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  7. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    I really wish there were better pics of this…
    <img src="http://oi45.tinypic.com/1jrpfa.jpg&quot; width="250"> <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3mc3N93Hd5G95H65M9ccu4374ebe53cfe1e8e.jpg&quot; width="250">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3510879964.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3510879964.html

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    1. engineerd Avatar
      engineerd

      That needs to be in the Box Flares group on Facebook.

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  8. 5keptic Avatar
    5keptic

    not a running car – but that is what he would like to trade for his Smith and Wesson broom.
    http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/3549718560.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Fd3Ie3Mb5I25Lb5E8d1g3959ef27a3c11386.jpg&quot; width="300">

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    1. mdharrell Avatar
      mdharrell

      That's not what's meant by "trench sweeper" but it's the type of misunderstanding that will quickly resolve itself.

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    2. engineerd Avatar
      engineerd

      Feinstein is introducing legislation right not to outlaw this broom. It's scary!

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    3. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      Careful, you'll blow your foot off.

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    4. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Ssssh! Be vewy qwiet! I'm hunting dust bunnies!

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  9. SSurfer321 Avatar
    SSurfer321

    Congrats Tanshanomi.
    With apologies to $kaycog, you're going to need an entire fire department to put out all the flames on that beast.
    <img src="http://fire.pgpic.com/november-15-edit-girls.jpg"&gt;
    IMG from FireRescue1.com

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  10. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Forget the demolition derby. Someone call a LeMon's team!
    http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/3520458078.ht…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83L13Jc5G95K95U6d135c69cee54a5d19ee.jpg&quot; width=500 />

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  11. 5keptic Avatar
    5keptic

    only $8000
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kc3La3J15Nc5Gb5F8d1g0f1d0d7f373a100a.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <a href="http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/3549832987.html” target=”_blank”>http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/3549832987.html

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      "Nice 4WD GMC"?
      "98.6% Tread left on them too."???
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E33Id3m65Nf5K25Hed1g06dd6cc5e7f51873.jpg"&gt;
      Is… is this guy serious…?
      Meth – Not even once.

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      1. 5keptic Avatar
        5keptic

        those tires are only available for extra money. not sure what bullet hole looking things are across the top either. maybe somebody ran over one of those "do not backup!" strips

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      2. Matt Avatar
        Matt

        You can see the f@%^ing exposed TWI wear bar on the third tire!!! Tire #1 clearly states "2 Repairs" too… Maybe he meant 98.6% toast??
        They also look like cambered-out Nitto NT-450s – those haven't been in production for at least 5 years.

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      3. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        I really thought the "No Trades either…don't want your junk." was the crowning jewel of this one.

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    2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      "Poe's law, named after its author Nathan Poe, is an Internet adage reflecting the idea that without a clear indication of the author's intent, it is difficult or impossible to tell the difference between sincere extremism and an exaggerated parody of extremism."
      -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe's_law

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      1. Sjalabais Avatar
        Sjalabais

        Are you taking a Poe at the Crapshoot? With that much rust, it might end up all over the place.

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  12. j84 Avatar
    j84

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I23L43J75Nf5Hc5Med1e057bfc9f1ce01f6d.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <a href="http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3546167734.html” target=”_blank”>http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/3546167734.html

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    1. pj134 Avatar
      pj134

      I really, really want this.

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      1. danleym Avatar
        danleym

        Yeah, to be honest, this does strangely appeal to me.

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    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      We may have found our winner if its a runner.

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    3. Charlie Avatar
      Charlie

      $25,000? And the shifter would be right between your legs?

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      1. alain Avatar
        alain

        just dont slam it into 2nd or 4th haha!!

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    4. CherokeeOwner Avatar
      CherokeeOwner

      Now that looks like fun. Imagine the double-takes on the highway. And you can always one-up guys with two-seater cars by saying, "Oh yeah? Guess What? I got ONE SEAT!"

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    5. VolvoNut Avatar
      VolvoNut

      Of course, it's a Mountain Dew in the cupholder.

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      1. dead_elvis Avatar
        dead_elvis

        Nah, that's a long-distance bladder relief reservoir.
        That's how they make Mt Dew, right?

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    6. 0ToTuttiFrutti Avatar
      0ToTuttiFrutti

      Hell to the yes.

      Reply
  13. salguod Avatar
    salguod

    All caps and multiple exclamation points = win, right?
    AWESOME RAT ROD!!!!!
    "Awesome little Rat Rod,,topless,Model A ford grill,custom bumpers,bed,,runs and drives great,a real head turner and a lot of fun at the car shows and cruise ins!"
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3n93M93Hf5Le5Kb5M8d1gf196e7302a3117fa.jpg&quot; width=600>
    <a href="http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3550012817.html” target=”_blank”>http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3550012817.html

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    1. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      Those heads are not turning for the reason he thinks they are…

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      1. OA5599 Avatar
        OA5599

        Or in the direction he believes.

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    2. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      Today's dry heaves brought to by…

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    3. Alcology Avatar
      Alcology

      Such a sad clown face on the front. It's like it's sad it even exists.

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    4. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Ooh. I think we have a winner for the "Sawzall Special" Category!

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  14. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    Murals are still cool, right?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gc3Le3H55Le5H85J1d1gaf418d5bff401440.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3550019050.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3550019050.html

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    1. Matt Avatar
      Matt

      No, but tonneau-mounted faux spoilers are.

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    2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      What is that a mural of…? The Four Unicorns of the Apocalypse in space?

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    3. vroomsocko Avatar
      vroomsocko

      I have the overwhelming urge to listen to Manowar, Helloween, Iced Earth and Hammerfall…

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  15. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    And lowered duallies are very practical:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G73I63J25N35L25Ffd1f727456f2615c121b.jpg"&gt;
    Actually the worst part about this is that he's done a bunch to it, including building the 305 that's powering it.
    <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3548970420.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3548970420.html

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  16. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    At what point do you say "I have enough tv screens"?
    <img src="http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv343/asffa/100_2095Z.jpg"&gt;
    In an H2, of course. <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/3501793680.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/3501793680.html

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Plus you can make the traffic officers head explode when you use this image on every screen.

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    2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      Clicked link to confirm that's indeed ostrich.
      Spoiler alert: It's ostrich.
      Lunchtime alert: NSFL…

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  17. ScorpioGTX1 Avatar
    ScorpioGTX1

    This is the worst paint job I've ever seen. I'm not even sure what it's supposed to be.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDc4WDY0MA==/$T2eC16N,!)QE9s3HD)lkBQ7cGLJrP!~~48_20.JPG">
    <a href="http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1988-Mustang-GT-W0QQAdIdZ446213909” target=”_blank”>http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1988-Mustang-GT-W0QQAdIdZ446213909

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    1. scroggzilla Avatar
      scroggzilla

      See, this is what happens when you do nothing but smoke dope and listen to Brain Salad Surgery all day.

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    2. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
      mr. mzs zsm msz esq

      I see a zipper opening or closing but nothing makes sense.

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      1. Irishzombieman Avatar
        Irishzombieman

        Maybe he thinks the car's zippy.

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    3. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Geiger was into Foxbodies?

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      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        Geiger Mustang?!? I kinda want this…

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    4. facelvega Avatar
      facelvega

      I think that's the Cobra Commander edition.

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  18. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    This one just because I hate modded PT Cruisers. And, you know, because nothing says cool like flames and a car bra.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Lf3J73H65Ld5N15G9d1ae9302539f5d01439.jpg"&gt;
    And this both accurately describes the state of his supercharged PT Cruiser and something that he hasn't been since he got this car.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Mf3Jd3Hc5I25Me5J1d1a7122873196d314de.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3537116156.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3537116156.html

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    1. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      Car bra on flames is like … putting out a camp fire.
      <img src="http://wlogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/campfire.jpg&quot; width="600">

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    2. Alcology Avatar
      Alcology

      Is giant car bra like that the automotive version of assless chaps? Maybe this is Rob Halford's ride these days.

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      1. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        At least around here, assless chaps have more cachet than a car bra. This is like walking around in shorts, sock garters, birkenstocks and a Hawaiian shirt.

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        1. danleym Avatar
          danleym

          Yeah, but around there, guys don't even bother with the chaps.

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          1. jeepjeff Avatar
            jeepjeff

            All I meant was out here, the guys with assless chaps have their own holiday weekend. Where they don't bother with pants.

          2. danleym Avatar
            danleym

            Gotcha. Didn't know that. I was just joking about the recent court battle (city hall battle? wherever it took place) about dudes wanting to walk around naked.

          3. jeepjeff Avatar
            jeepjeff

            City Hall. And that law included an exception for the Folsom Street Fair (said holiday weekend).

      2. Maymar Avatar
        Maymar

        Isn't assless chaps redundant? If they had an ass, wouldn't they be pants?

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        1. ptschett Avatar
          ptschett

          The question sure chaps my ass.

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    3. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Crappy emblems and tail lights aside- that PT looks pretty good with those wheels.
      Lower it a half inch and lose the garbage-bag bra.

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    4. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      How about headlight eyebrows and a bra?
      I guess that's not as bad.
      It did enhance the 'angry look' though. "Why am I not an Evo? I hate the world. Grrrr."

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      1. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        Yeah, you're right. It needs a pink grill mustache.

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    5. ptschett Avatar
      ptschett

      Speaking of custom PT Cruisers…
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M53Fc3J25Nb5Id5Gfd145cf3dcf8cff81d1d.jpg&quot; width="500"/> <a href="http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3521560481.html” target=”_blank”>http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3521560481.html

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  19. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    This one's subtle, it seems initially to be just an old truck with a stupid hood – the official vehicle of Saskatchewan – but you quickly begin to see bigger problems the closer you look, like the weird rattlecan paintjob, or the fact that it's clearly made out of more than one truck. Plus it doesn't go in reverse. Also the overdrive needs door handles for some reason, I don't know much about transmissions but this seems strange.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTYzWDEwMDA=/$T2eC16J,!)0E9s37F,pwBQ9cBqKyN!~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    Link

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    1. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      We should put that on a quarter. 'National beater series'.
      I guess BC would have a battered Sunfire. Maybe that's just this area. (I hope)

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      1. Maymar Avatar
        Maymar

        If it weren't for battered Sunfires, Tim Hortons would go out of business. No one would show up to make it, no one would show up to buy it, the economy would just collapse.

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    2. VolvoNut Avatar
      VolvoNut

      But you get a Skidoo as well!

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      1. Vairship Avatar
        Vairship

        But is it a 23 Skidoo?

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  20. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    Ok, last one:
    I don't know if the eagle flag holder comes with the truck or what, but this was his leading image:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kf3G23L95N55G75Kfd1c59c4d49a2ff9115e.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3541199083.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3541199083.html

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      That would make an amazing hood ornament.

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    2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      'Murica!

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    3. 0ToTuttiFrutti Avatar
      0ToTuttiFrutti

      Ameri-CAW! Fuck yeah!

      Reply
  21. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ga3Kc3Lb5Gb5Ja5M3d1gf61b5c92740011bb.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3549736687.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3549736687.html

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  22. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    XJ12 with the Heartbeat of America
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ka3I83Lf5Ie5G35Jdd1b19564485e18a127c.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3539949385.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3539949385.html

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Draguar:
      [youtube -gfQ4jzUEwU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gfQ4jzUEwU youtube]

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    2. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
      CABEZAGRANDE

      What are you doing to me?!? This is entirely too close to me and I WANT IT. Are you trying to make my girlfriend kill me?

      Reply
    3. CherokeeOwner Avatar
      CherokeeOwner

      Oh please. You know what a Jaguar with a Chevy V8 is? A Jaguar that works.

      Reply
    4. HycoSpeed Avatar
      HycoSpeed

      I am confused here. Thumbs up because it's cool? But it's an uncool car thread. So no thumbs up? So torn right now.

      Reply
  23. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Here's another lesson in presentation. This person wants a new sled, so you have your option of two different trucks if you have one to offer. The first is an '85 Ram described as "really nice"
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqZ,!pQFCpIuroNBBQ9Z,uU(0w~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    And look at all the bonus items in the interior! I spot a CB radio, some wire, a license plate, a flashlight, mail maybe?
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqF,!qEFC)i4GWcDBQ9Zb0tu(g~~48_20.JPG" with="500">
    The other truck is an F150 which is less funny, but it is pictured on a flatbed with its hood up, which isn't quite a promising sign.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mjg3WDQ4MA==/$T2eC16ZHJGwE9n)yUZE1BQ9ZcYLLww~~48_20.JPG">
    Link

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    1. facelvega Avatar
      facelvega

      Say what you will, I would drive either of those trucks. I used to drive an early eighties ram M880 that was in worse shape and only had a 318.

      Reply
      1. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        I'll admit I posted them more because the whole filled with garbage/clearly mid breakdown look isn't the best ad. Sask is kind of light on the really awful stuff this week – though that cobbled together Sierra is plenty scary – but there's a lot of questionable sales tactics.

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  24. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    GMCamino?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kf3L13F55K45Hf5J8d1f87081ed7cc1f1d81.jpg"&gt;

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    1. smokyburnout Avatar
      smokyburnout

      Sprint! http://oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/NA/Chevrolet…

      Reply
      1. VolvoNut Avatar
        VolvoNut

        "Brawny Walls of Steel!"
        Brawny!

        Reply
  25. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    Adventurewagon!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63I53F35L15M85J8d1c84ae39949c86128b.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3542135945.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3542135945.html

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Its not often we see ones we would own. I would buy this for the grey water reservoir on its own.

      Reply
  26. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    Old flatbed GMC — includes a woman!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G93F83H55L35Ee5K7cctb98a69c3612813c1.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3508728407.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3508728407.html

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      I'm concerned that he didn't post a picture of her.

      Reply
      1. danleym Avatar
        danleym

        What I'm wondering is if her inclusion raises or lowers the price.

        Reply
    2. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Are those cages?

      Reply
      1. erikgrad Avatar
        erikgrad

        …to hold the woman, yes.

        Reply
    3. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      "Either it goes or I go!"
      "Hell, woman, I got no use for either of ya."

      Reply
  27. ptschett Avatar
    ptschett

    Anyone wanna go LeMons racing with a '99 Malibu?
    The description says it won't last long. I think they're right.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Fe3N23le5Na5H85Mcd1d6e58493ab18b1a62.jpg&quot; width="500"/> http://fargo.craigslist.org/ctd/3543489051.html

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      Just thought of a theme: Here Comes Mali-Boo Boo!
      It's a weird mixture of shame and pride that I just posted that.

      Reply
      1. TheOtherMacLeod Avatar
        TheOtherMacLeod

        My uncle had a mid-eighties Malibu that we called the Mali-boo-hoo-hoo.. I was thinking that would make for a great name for a Lemons team.

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  28. ptschett Avatar
    ptschett

    2012 Tacoma, single cab 4×4. Seems nice for $11,500 right? Except it has a salvage title. And was in water. And still needs a few parts. http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3502622905.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Eb3M13J25Lf5I55J2ccqdf53f85116f81ee7.jpg&quot; width="500"/>

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    1. 0ToTuttiFrutti Avatar
      0ToTuttiFrutti

      I knew they held their value, but this is ridiculous.

      Reply
  29. ThirdPedalGirl Avatar
    ThirdPedalGirl

    Fodder suggested I share this lovely beast: http://decatur.craigslist.org/cto/3441023672.html
    Load up a car wash with paint… or pain…. and just drive 'er through. Custom paint all the things!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G93Mb3I95I95Gd5P6cbs3031dc56212a138d.jpg"&gt;
    Given my recent experience with an Impala as a rental car (Christened the Great White Turd after just 5 minutes of driving) I found this especially… satisfying?
    (Hope I embedded the photo correctly. Am new here, please excuse any errors!)

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    1. Irishzombieman Avatar
      Irishzombieman

      Would like to drive that sucker through a car wash loaded with ball bearings.
      Also, welcome.

      Reply
    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Forget Maaco now we just grab a wagner power painter and go to town!

      Reply
    3. 0ToTuttiFrutti Avatar
      0ToTuttiFrutti

      My friend's mom had an Impala when I was a kid. She had christened it "La Bamba".

      Reply
  30. engineerd Avatar
    engineerd

    Not up to the level of…er…not sure "awesome" is the right word, but still caught my attention and made me audibly utter, "What the…"
    http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3515060427….
    <img width=500 src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Fc3I43J25Lf5E85K1d112590cf82eb7b1abd.jpg"&gt;
    No. Seriously. It's a convertible DHS. According to the seller, the car was bought for $55k, then sent to a company in Florida (where else?) for the convertible conversion at a cost of $28k. Doing the math…
    THE TOTAL RETAIL ON THIS SWEET HONEY WHEN NEW, WAS A WHOOPING $83,000
    Whooping? Yeah, it made me cough, too.

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      I'm guessing this is listed by a senior citizen. Since apparently they can't hear anything and are forced to shout constantly.
      So for this low low price i get a car that likely leaks in the rain?

      Reply
    2. ThirdPedalGirl Avatar
      ThirdPedalGirl

      Ain't no vaccination that'll cure that ill.

      Reply
    3. facelvega Avatar
      facelvega

      As long as I couldn't feel the frame wobbling dangerously over every bump, I would love to have that car. It would be best though in Europe with embassy plates, or in the third world with a uniformed dictator standing in the back waving to people. I guess this would be simple enough to simulate here in Brooklyn. I'm in!

      Reply
    4. Maymar Avatar
      Maymar

      Somewhere, there is a religious-based charlatan that just found a new car.

      Reply
  31. mdharrell Avatar
    mdharrell

    I'm doing this wrong. I found a '65 Dodge truck with a propane-powered 318 for $2950:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ee3G83J95L35E75Fed1g334d9a4196cc10e5.jpg&quot; width="450">
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3549932865….
    This is why I don't spend a lot of time on craigslist. Far too dangerous.

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    1. engineerd Avatar
      engineerd

      That would carry the rest of your fleet. At one time.

      Reply
    2. 5keptic Avatar
      5keptic

      too bad it's on the wrong side of the country. or maybe it's a good thing.

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

      You are low on MOPAR at the moment…

      Reply
    4. CherokeeOwner Avatar
      CherokeeOwner

      Oh hell yes! Gimme gimme gimme!

      Reply
  32. mr. mzs zsm msz esq Avatar
    mr. mzs zsm msz esq

    http://rockford.craigslist.org/cto/3546359642.htm…
    "Loud stereo, including 30 speakers"
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gb3F23J65Ge5Hf5J3d1e642efcd86f621a38.jpg"&gt;
    "I have posted this add in multiple cities." (and judging by the image sizes, from CL of long ago)
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ed3Ic3Hc5Ie5Gc5Ebd1efcb14dfd60d91827.jpg"&gt;

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Listing has been flagged for removal. Sorry to hear that.

      Reply
  33. joshuman Avatar
    joshuman

    NOS dude! No mention if the helmet is stuck on top. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3550357407….
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ed3F53He5Ia5E45J1d1g7e3207e06d491b4d.jpg&quot; >

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  34. vroomsocko Avatar
    vroomsocko

    $3,995 for a '81 Mustang with: A 302 Motor! Custom Interior (with no pics)! Runs Great! I'm sure the custom interior will reflect the tastefully done custom exterior.
    <img src="http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg517/ncoley420/003-25_zps70c680fe.jpg&quot; width="500">
    http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/3487387688.htm…

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    1. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      The '81s came with a 255ci version of the Windsor V8. Which ended up being a malaise turd of an engine, because they got it to 255ci by de-boring the block and using smaller pistons. Which means all the go-faster heads don't work because the valves hit the cylinder walls. Oops. So, no way to uncork it. The 302 swap is a point in its favor, but the rest of the customizations? Well, the headlights look a little Mad Max… I'm sure the interior is 100% tasteful.

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    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      I like how the rust is made to look like a paint job. That's impressive.

      Reply
  35. Alff Avatar
    Alff

    Here's another hot Impala…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K23Ma3o15I65Lf5J7ccra7574e95c12c151a.jpg"&gt;
    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/3505043568.h…
    I've atually seen this one in town. It's even more awesome in person.

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    1. ThirdPedalGirl Avatar
      ThirdPedalGirl

      If only the flames were real…

      Reply
  36. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    "Zombie Apacolypse Ready Camry"
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L63Mb3la5L95I75E4ccu324c3fecd8711004.jpg"&gt;
    The ad tries too hard to be silly, though.
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3510636107.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3510636107.html

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    1. sporty88au Avatar
      sporty88au

      Perfect camouflage. The zombies will think you're dead inside and leave you alone.
      Too bad the ad has been taken down.

      Reply
  37. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Love this Escort! Or else!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ga3Fb3La5Lc5Eb5Mad1ge042881bc88918b0.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3550198923.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3550198923.html

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  38. wolfie Avatar
    wolfie

    This is some very amusing stuff.

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  39. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Since I have posted Volvos that are way too tempting for the past 2 weeks, here's to 3 weeks. $600!!!!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K63Nb3H35Gb5Fc5H3d1g0c507e6b4b8d1dc1.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3550107743.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3550107743.html

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    1. dead_elvis Avatar
      dead_elvis

      No such thing as a cheap Volvo 850, regardless of how inexpensive it might be to purchase.

      Reply
  40. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    So, are we looking for the best-worst, or worst-best? There is a difference, right? (Sadly, this one is not running, it seems)
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73L33Ie5G25E45Kdd1gc325fbaeb4fc13b6.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3549834534.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3549834534.html

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Is there any rust?
      "Now why would you there be a rust issue in a town called Dripping Springs?"

      Reply
  41. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    Instead of finishing this '71 'Cuda Convertible resto-mod, the owner must have spent his days huffing a 50-gallon drum of plastic cement. Why else would he be asking $53,000 for it?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G63F13Nf5L65Nd5Fbd1g03515e4577dc1794.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3549790667.html” target=”_blank”>http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3549790667.html

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    1. njhoon Avatar
      njhoon

      Actually that isn't too bad a price. A friend sold one in worse condition for 65k. They only made a little over 1,000 of these, 6cyl and 8's combined.

      Reply
  42. wisc47 Avatar
    wisc47

    Okay, so it's a Donk but without the shiny rims…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Fe3Nb3l45I95K75Facchf48a3801ce7b194e.jpg"&gt;
    But the interior is magnificent…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G83J33N55Lb5I75Fecch2f71a7fae7bb1e17.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/3484388370.html” target=”_blank”>http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/3484388370.html

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      Two Cadillac hood ornaments??? Dude…
      <img src="http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r23/PeteyPedro/Ballin.gif"&gt;

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      1. wisc47 Avatar
        wisc47

        Woah…I didn't even see that!

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    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Wait does it look lifted to the rest of you?

      Reply
      1. wisc47 Avatar
        wisc47

        It said it was lifted in the ad.

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  43. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    1948 Indian 250cc – $2500 (Liberty, MO)
    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/3545540530.h…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E83Kb3Je5G65E55F8d1e0efbc51c9f51112b.jpg"&gt;
    Yea, very cool old bike, but $2500 for what looks to be little more than a frame and set of crankcases?
    "…definately needs TLC. Needs fenders, seat…"
    "TLC" must have a new meaning: "all internal engine and primary drive parts."

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      So for $2500 I get a VIN or serial number and possibly a frame I can use. I'm almost ok with that.

      Reply
  44. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    Oh my God this is amazing
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K43G23L45N55F45J5d1gc36d1b0c889b1009.jpg"&gt;
    $800! <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3550135596.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3550135596.html

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    1. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      Just need to talk him down $300 and it's pre-themed!

      Reply
      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        I wonder if a pre-themed car ever showed up to LeMons.

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      2. Hopman Avatar
        Hopman

        And it already has half a roll cage! Besides, no way in heck would the LeMons judges believe that you actually PAID for an ugly paint job like that!

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        1. jeepjeff Avatar
          jeepjeff

          That's true. With that logic, if he won't budge, and the thought of flogging it at a LeMons event unmodified has enthralled you, you probably don't need to talk him down. The Judges won't believe you paid $800 for a sawzalled Chevette.

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    2. Irishzombieman Avatar
      Irishzombieman

      Wow. Sorta want that.

      Reply
  45. Tomsk Avatar
    Tomsk

    Would you pay three grand for a beat-to-sh*t, primer-over-Bondo (and/or rust) '88 Toyota pickup…with Lambo doors? If you said yes, maybe you should just join this guy on the island (which, let's be honest, may or may not really exist) to which he is moving.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K83M93pe5E45Fa5Jdd1f9d52ab2f8d7a13d3.jpg"&gt;
    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/35491631…

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  46. smokyburnout Avatar
    smokyburnout

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Mc3La3J55I65K95M6d1cbfb32afa4aec1074.jpg"&gt;
    "says 2win turbos on windshield for looks…….its all paint no decals"
    It's also all show, no go. http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3541472362.htm…
    Ran when parked Citroen DS!!! http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3550334730.htm…

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      I want to say something… But I'm drawing a complete blank… That's just…………….

      Reply
  47. OA5599 Avatar
    OA5599

    Trying again with a picture because the video wasn't showing up.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$T2eC16VHJGYE9nooiLnEBQ9E7dggf!~~60_12.JPG&quot; width=500>
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COOLEST-ICECREAM-M…
    [youtube hFX1ARMZlr0&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFX1ARMZlr0&feature=youtu.be youtube]

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    1. njhoon Avatar
      njhoon

      Its got WORKING udders!

      Reply
    2. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      Bossy Moostang

      Reply
  48. smalleyxb122 Avatar
    smalleyxb122

    Teal widebody Camaro:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K33Ic3J85I55Lb5U1cc45fc8a61aa55911d2.jpg&quot; width="500/">
    <a href="http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/3455361847.html” target=”_blank”>http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/3455361847.html

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    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      This has potential… NASCAR wheels and Levi Garrett livery would make this car a winna!

      Reply
  49. ptschett Avatar
    ptschett

    What is this Durango I can't even
    http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/3550396403.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3k83Je3Ha5I75Gc5F8d1g430f5991c5a51fc8.jpg&quot; width="500">

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      It makes me happy to see Durangos passing into cheap-as-hell-so-why-not? Territory. They're a great size and have good looks.
      Were I a more skilled and enterprising guy, I'd start a company to support those the way All Pro Offroad makes solid axle swap kits for Toyotas.

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    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      When done right, I actually like SUVs that have been made into trucks. Maybe it's because I drive a Blazer that was designed to convert between truck and SUV, I dunno.
      That said, this one doesn't look like it was done right.

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  50. Pwned88 Avatar
    Pwned88

    OMIGOD WE HAVE A WINNER (it's kijiji, not craigslist. But suck it, I'm canadian and we use kijiji)
    http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-truc…

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    1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      "Trim: ghetto
      Type: Damaged"
      I'd buy that for a six pack, weld the diff, and drive it sideways until too many vital parts fell off.

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    2. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      O_O You are correct this is the winner.
      "the third person that came to buy it gave me the money and started towing it but he hit a bump on the road and the engine caught fire. he returned it promptly after that."
      This is hilarious go read it.

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    3. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      Can we buy the film rights to this ad?
      Also I tend to post Kijiji stuff too.

      Reply
    4. pwned88 Avatar
      pwned88

      There, I'm around this site often enough I figure I should make an account. I still can't believe this ad was on my local kijiji. Nothing cool ever happens in this city.

      Reply
      1. Alff Avatar
        Alff

        I'm pretty sure buying this car will earn you an immediate 50 commenter points.

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    5. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      The latest update says it was stolen and totaled. Which Hooniverse person did it?

      Reply
  51. HycoSpeed Avatar
    HycoSpeed

    <img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8387894671_2085f54899.jpg&quot; width="500/">
    Sure, I hear what you are saying. "But Hyco, that's a '58 Chevy! And $7000 isn't that bad."
    I point you to the resto-mod portion of the ad.
    3.
    0.
    7.
    Seriously? A stinking 307 small block? Why even bother?!
    Ad link.

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  52. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    You guys find a lot of disgusting cars…amazing! Norwegian entry Chevrolet Astro, young girls dream. Or not?
    <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/1/vertical-3/06/3/391/469/93_1128441574_xl.jpg&quot; width="600">

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Um… Don't think we are ignoring you and not replying. We are just stuck to the floor trying to digest this.

      Reply
  53. madMurle Avatar
    madMurle

    Yugo with cbr1000 swap 86 – $900 (newport news, va)
    <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/rollingstock/CIMG1405.jpg"&gt;

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