By Robert Emslie
Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly search for the most bizarre, awesome, and/or terrible vehicles that the online classifieds has to offer. Last week I asked you to all become X-men (and women) and find all the Novas, Venturas, Omegas, and Apollos you could find, both normal and mutant. We’ll see if X marks the spot in a sec, but first this week’s assignment!
This week, let’s get personal, as in personal luxury coupes. The bigger the better and – here’s the kicker – I want them to be manual transmission equipped. I’ll bet you didn’t see that one coming.
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GM’s mid-sizers from the late sixties to the end of the seventies were solid, dependable, and not half bad to look at either. That remains the case today as proven by all the iron your were able to dredge up. The most interesting to my eyes was the black and white and red all over Chevy Nova that happens to now call Germany its home. It was found by Manic King, who also came across a Cadillac Seville vous le vous’ing in France. Freaky.
What really does it about this German Nova however – aside from the weird juxtaposition to the tiny Opel Nova its presence in Europe affords – is the fact that it sports a faux AXEL F California plate on the front bumper. I like the thought of Germans pointing at that and exclaiming Ah-xel Eff, yhou know, Eddie Murphy? He liken zee transvestite hooker and zen not to be paying zem , hahahahahahah. Anyway, well done Manic_King.
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Jeff Glucker
Some questionable styling choices were made for this Thunderbird, but it's hard to argue with its go-fast bits.
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kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3865879438.html
I'm more interested in the F150 (just guessing) Abarth behind it.
1964 Corvair Monza for $8000. I even like the wheels. It might not be luxury though.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3r73F93Nb5Gc5K55J7d6a50eec50b7b6f16f1.jpg"> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/3862031565….
There doesn't appear to be much luxury on this 1960 Fairlane Club coupe, but I'm going to share it anyway, because you've just gotta love the stout 390 big block and 3-on-the-tree!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G33sc3qa5Fe5q65t4d6h0416de30c5db1730.jpg">
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<a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3877057947.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3877057947.html
So…much…want…
This 225hp TT will, according to the ad copy, "never slip and slide." Clearly the owner isn't pushing hard enough in the corners. Their light right foot is your gain if you want to tackle the replacement clutch in a year or two (I hear the special dual-mass flywheels are cheap).
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3r23tc3Je5L75q95t5d6669b701e9cc6c1862.jpg"> http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3854720737….
"Cheap," as compared to the Allroad's air suspension.
The world's best-loved Chrysler Crossfire.
Gods help me, Clarkson was right — it does look like a dog having a poo.
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<a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3847162002.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3847162002.html
Shh. Watch what you say about Crossfires. Their owners are a … passionate bunch. We've felt their limp wrath before in the 'Verse.
Vintage Hooniverse reference, right there.
On this, the anniversary of my 14th year of wedded bliss, how could I not post the 50th anniversary edition of a 1983 Nissan Skyline DR30? RHD and all. Have fun shifting lefty.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ma3s23N45Ld5E95Fed6e31e8fee672051566.jpg"> <a href="http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3870919694.html” target=”_blank”>http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3870919694.html
Congratulations!
It's not that hard, from what I hear…the pattern's the same.
Marriage or the transmission?
With just a little practice, it's easy; I've got two.
Transmissions.
Have fun shifting lefty.
It'll prepare me for the day I'm the Star In A Reasonably-Priced Car on Top Gear.
"no low bids! Seriously, don't even fucking dear trying!"
<img src="http://oi39.tinypic.com/rarwh5.jpg" width="550">
I own one, so I can attest to it being crap…
<a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3878070753.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3878070753.html
Badass survivor 1951 Plymouth Coupe
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K13J53q15E45q95tdd6e24b5d5aae8bb1749.jpg">
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<a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3870140056.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3870140056.html
The first two I wanted, I could not find currently for sale.
However, this is essentially in my Fort Worth backyard…which is very, very bad.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3797828339.h…
Keep reading…it's the second one…
Though, I wonder how Lucas electrics are going to kill the manual trans.
REVENGE OF THE REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH!!!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K53F53Jd5I45G65Jed5aba492dd5824b119a.jpg">
Hey, at least the second one is probably rust free under all of that oxidized clear-coat.
With grass underneath it, it's anyone's guess.
Ok so here is my issue with the second one. I thought the manual was only an option on about 400 of the original mid 70's XJS's. That they basically existed for the sake of car reviews and to give them reviewers a car that was faster then the normal stock one.
Stop it, Wayne, now you make me want to go see it!
How about a '63 Studebaker Lark Daytona with a 289 and a 4 speed? Does that count as personal luxury? Only $14k.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16d,!zcE9s4g3iF0BRvOJFB7(!~~48_20.JPG">
Or maybe a 54 Ford Skyliner? 3 Speed, original interior and "only one repaint." But no price…
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqYOKp0FG3J-nhzMBRukoOeMNQ~~48_20.JPG">
Do you have a link to that lark. Me want now
Located in "beautiful" Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. (Across the harbour from Halifax.)
http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-class…
Im from the Tantallon area, 20 minutes outside Halifax, and currently reside in Pictou. I asked because I thought that lark looked very familiar. The guy with the skyliner was selling another vicky as well, at one point.
1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe:
<img src="http://www.shulakmotors.com/cl_-1_473790_13_194461747.jpg" width=600>
<a href="http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/3871895053.html” target=”_blank”>http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/3871895053.html
okay the interesting thing to note here is that they say 16v DOHC
IIRC the lima 2.3 they turbo'd for the Tbird Turbo was an SoHC unit – BUUUUUTtt you can swap Volvo 16v heads onto the lima block with a little work, apparently, as it's a semi-common swap. I have a turbo, manifold and injectors for one of these in my garage from a turbo ranger project I never finished.
That sweet ride is dangerously close to me. That red interior is fabulous.
1965 Plymouth Satellite For Restoration – $3900
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<img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/qosg87.jpg" width="550">
<a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3855769283.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/3855769283.html
1977 Olds Cutlass 260 V8 5 speed:
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I33Ma3Na5L75N65M2d5v6f9063fa502e1859.jpg">
<a href="http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3840787931.html” target=”_blank”>http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3840787931.html
Oh yes!
Colon-ade!
Apparently my definition of luxury is drastically different than you guys.
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LEGEND / DWARF '34 FORD COUPE W/ FRESH CURT ANDREWS MTR ** RACE READY – $5500
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3876309562.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3876309562.html
No clue if it has a stick, but it does have a six-pack!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3td3s63H15Na5K25t8d6jf6ad7333ce3e1cef.jpg">
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3881037508.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3881037508.html
Lone Star Beer…
I can't ever figure out those puzzles.
/facepalm
Oh… Oh my… Yes. Yes please!
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<a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3874941046.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3874941046.html
Slamazon.
I think you just made me want it more…
Stupid lack of room for more cars…
…and money…
Does this relentlessly beige Camry Solara count?
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mzg0WDUxMg==/$T2eC16h,!)0E9s37IeyFBRvyJ!Bdnw~~48_35.JPG" width="500">
I didn't even realize these came in manual actually
I owned a 99 Camry LE 5 speed actually. There was even a performance one called the SE from that generation.
<img src="http://www.oldride.com/imgitem/43874085165800_tmp_org.jpg"> http://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/855270.html
The Monte Carlo is technically a personal luxury coupe, though this one does not look very luxurious.
(Edit: oops, not Craigslist but you get the idea).
I know, not a coupe, but I would totally rock this.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3J43Nd3H85L85I15F7d5vccddd772452e1160.jpg">
2000 Lincoln LS V6 manual trans – $3901
<a href="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3841362297.html” target=”_blank”>http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3841362297.html
I hope there are a few of these left in a couple years.
How about this Volvo, which is not your grandfather's Volvo. Your grandfather is smart enough to not put those eyebrow things on the headlights.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqJ,!nYFG1)bkCLoBRvzKYwC9w~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
I want it otherwise
Me to… the only thing that would make it better would be the burnt orange leather guts, but I dont know if this was avaliable in 98.
I'm just mad about Saffron!
Again, not a coupe, but I just could not resist sharing this with you guys.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3t13F13qa5G55r85K5d6g081cdd757889151f.jpg">
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1997 Lincoln Town Car Slab Bagged – $6500
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3874723792.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3874723792.html
I'm now going to stretch the definition of "personal luxury coupe" to its breaking point just so I can post this:
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I mean, come on, how could I not?
Three-on-the-floor first-gen Cougar.
Yes. Please.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3rd3s53N25E35K25s7d6haa0cefe97a6d1f95.jpg" />
<a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/3876688264.html” target=”_blank”>http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/3876688264.html
I would gladly receive that.
I'm going to go against the tide here and actually post a personal luxury coupe with a manual transmission. Hope that's OK… http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/p…
Ooooh…8 lug!
One of the prettiest wheels ever on a car. I had a '67 Ventura fastback for my first car, and always lusted after the 8-lugs…
Very nice, very nice.
Perennial hipster BMW was doing the matte finish way before it was cool…
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3t13sc3q25Nd5I15Ecd6c9e26a2b4046919f5.jpg">
<a href="http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/3867617654.html” target=”_blank”>http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/3867617654.html
Of the many offenses the 90s left us with, 3 spoke wheels may be the worst.
Unless you owned a Saab, then all was well.
Saab: the exception to everything.
Hell. I didn't realize that personal luxury coupes with sticks were so goddamn desirable. There is hardly any crap on this crapshoot!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ef3If3Md5Na5H85Jed5uda678e62d6b014f3.jpg">
1987 BMW 325is – $6400
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3836839292.html
I do believe I may call MOE.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3r73t83H85G35qe5tdd6i01d41c4bd0501735.jpg">
1991 BMW 325 IS – $3500
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3878681588.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3878681588.html
Not a stick, but CARPHONE!
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1984 bmw 633 csi – $3500
<a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3852518754.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3852518754.html
"Crap." "Shoot."
These are the things I say when I find something awesome, then realize how my wife would go full-tilt murder-mode.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63F13Hf5N15G15Hdd5r5562d7a36b8615de.jpg">
WTT BMW 1987 635 CSI 5 speed *rare – $4900
http://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/3820729276.html
1979 MONTE CARLO WITH 427 BIG BLOCK 5-SPEED – $7500 (SOPHIA/BECKLEY WV.)
Even minus the grille surround, I want it!
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53I53Nf5E55H75Jfd5l7f2e4f7b40af1145.jpg">
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E33F43H95Gd5K25Fad5l0dc6dbc46c871c37.jpg">
http://swv.en.craigslist.org/cto/3820807400.htm
That is a seriously bitchin' car.
Gone. 🙁
My brother went to med school in Beckley. Strange vibe…
Sorry, Hoonibbles frangled the link.
http://swv.en.craigslist.org/cto/3820807400.html
You are not a financial adviser.
A little cheaper and a little closer, I'd be looking at this one.
Doesn't fit the usual criteria on account of it MISSING MOTOR AND TRANS [sic], but it's the most interesting thing I've found today. Was I in Washington, I might be mistaken for somebody. . .
1936 PLYMOUTH COUPE
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G93F33N45Ic5Ea5M4d5v6cf13f09a05b19d9.jpg">
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3842174417.ht…
Is Isdera Imperator an luxury coupe? Maybe.
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3MDQ=/$(KGrHqFHJE4FGNV2GFfCBRp,vm69G!~~48_1.JPG">
There is MB type CW 311 case study based road car i.e Isdera prototype for sale in Germany:
<a href="http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/mercedes-benz-andere-prototyp-cw-311-meerbusch/179605336.html?lang=en” target=”_blank”>http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/mercedes-benz-andere-prototyp-cw-311-meerbusch/179605336.html?lang=en
So many 6-series BMWs but not a one 8-series offering? Here's one with only 75k km:
<img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqZ,!ooFBsd(QfqwBQipfYkjow~~_19.JPG">
<a href="http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-850ci-850i-6-gang-nimritz/169831534.html?lang=en” target=”_blank”>http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-850ci-850i-6-gang-nimritz/169831534.html?lang=en
What's up with Intense debate adding IMG tags to links? Please remove these to get partly English version of MobileDE website.
It's been doing that for years whenever a link follows an image. The trick is either to avoid the practice or to go back immediately and edit it before someone "locks" it with a response. IntenseDebate doesn't add it again after it's been removed manually.
Yes the personal luxary segment crapshoot dosnt seem to be producing much crap. Theirs only two cars here that I would not drive.
How about an '89 Cougar XR7? Supercharged 3.8L V6, 5-speed manual… http://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/3825479872.html
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43M43N35F85Hf5J7d5ndd3da750b4a317f0.jpg" width="500">
And another one, same color…. http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/3849771324.html
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Mb3J23H35Id5Nb5G9d64a091799635ef10d1.jpg" width="500"/>
Did you know there was a Quad4-motivated version of the GM10 Cutlass Supreme coupe… and that it came with a 5-speed? (Unfortunately this one doesn't run.) http://battlecreek.craigslist.org/pts/3789358336….
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3L73I85E65H55M2d565e6c1b17197a19d7.jpg" width="500"/>
I'd forgotten about those. Nice find.
I did not, but I did know that when the 3.4L DOHC V6 was introduced on the facelifted version a few years later, it was available with a 5-speed. The same drivetrain was offered in two of the three other GM10 coupes, the Lumina Z34 and Grand Prix GTP.
I had a 5 speed '89 Grand Prix with the 2.8 v6 and my mother had the '90 Grand Prix with the 3.1 V6. It had the most rubbery shifter. I miss that car so much.
This might barely meet the requirements. Even if it doesn't, this is the craigslist crapshoot. You get what you get and you're unhappy about it, damnit. It's got the pedigree: limited information, screwed up pictures, dreams (and price) beyond measure. Enjoy at your peril.
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3tb3L23J45N35Hd5t7d6j85fd3ccc5a461538.jpg" width="600">
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63L23J85G85Jc5Med6jbef10c375291194b.jpg" width="600">
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/3882193649.h…
oh yeah, and some spelling mistakes:
"This is a basket case 912 porsche that the interior was on fire the motor and trans is compleate"
Description on my local CL: "This is a parts cars that can be restored" http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3882186975.htm…
haha, well I want no part of it.
How about this guy?
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3r13Kd3sb5E65s95q5d6d48cfdd65337c1bdb.jpg" width="600">
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/3868790073.h…
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kb3I43s35I85sb5Jdd6h778766eb0ed214f1.jpg"/>
4 speed 8 lugs! http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/3876102034….
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3ta3I13s15s95q15t9d6d2dd7f8b21f56141b.jpg"/>
Didn't know they stuck the XR badge on these http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3868757444.htm…
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K83La3J35Ie5Ec5M7d5ef2ad5606297410be.jpg"/>
Not manual but this is gold: "this. is one sweet ride ……………period.i has it so don't ask………..it has it………" <a href="http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3804926615.html” target=”_blank”>http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/3804926615.html
How about this one: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Ford-F…
<img src="http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp4857368743325385550.jpg" width="600">
Damn. thats all i can say.
73 XKE roadster
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3J23s93H85rd5q95tdd6jf38327289f441451.jpg">
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gb3s73Ne5I35sb5q2d6jdb54f3baefb91608.jpg">
http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/ctd/3881009689….
…. and its a v12…. im gonna need a tissue.
The correct answer is Cougar.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3850267743….
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ea3G53Ia5La5E45H3d64cb78a31b2c9f196e.jpg">