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The World’s Worst Car Is For Sale On Craigslist

Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly search for the most bizarre, awesome, and/or terrible vehicles that the online classifieds has to offer. 

Call me a cab. Okay, you sir are a cab. Last week I asked you to find us taxis for sale, and just like the roll of the dice that is hailing a cab late night, the results were alternatively amazing and awful. We’ll of course find out which was the best (or worst) of them in just a moment, but first we want to detail this week’s search, which is for spurious claims.

For this week’s classified conquest we want you to find ads that do for engine output what fishermen holding their hands at chest level does for the ones that got away. That’s right we want ads with crazy dyno claims. Extra points for ads that lack any sort of evidence backing up those claims. What we want (and thanks to Mad Science for the idea) are the most outrageous horsepower and torque claims you can find. In this instance we really don’t want to hear about the ones that got away.  

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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  3. If you’re the Ted Kaczynski type and don’t want any kind of account, then try to place only a single link in a comment and just drop any outgoing link in via its raw URL and not as a text link
Craigslist Crapshoot doesn’t work if your candidates don’t get seen, so hopefully following one of these options will ensure that the floodgates of crap are fully open. Let’s make the jump and find out which cab really had its meter running.
 
The awful thing about cabs is that they never seem to be going your way. Consistent Craiglist Crapshoot MVP I Think Not found one that can never use that as an excuse for ignoring your curbside hail. This freaky deaky double-headed Cab not only goes both ways, but traditionally for the American taxi market, it’s a Checker as well. 
 
It may need a new gas tank, and brakes (front? rear? who knows?), but the fact that it will never require reverse gear makes it this week’s winner.
 
CraigslistCrapshoot_28_08_13
 
 
greenvilleHonorable mention (and the other end of the spectrum) goes to acarr260 for finding this amazing ’61 Galaxie “Speedy Cab” which is about the coolest taxi you could hope to find.
 
Dropped and rocking a high-rise manifold that requires a hole in the hood to clear the pair of dual quads, I think the biggest fist bump this car offers is that it’s actually Ford powered rather than sporting the ubiquitous SBC. 
 
Sadly the ad for that one has been yanked by the seller, but it makes you wonder what they are putting in the water in Greenville Georgia. Whatever it is, we all should be adding it to our Cheerios.
 
Thanks to both I Think Not and acarr260 for the great finds. Now, everybody play dynamo hum!
 
Image sources: Kansas City Craigslist, Greenville Craigslist (now deleted)

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  1. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    Woohoo! It was a way-late submission, but I couldn't not share that when I found it — it was just too good.
    Also, as I try not to stray outside of my local CL listing, I think we should give it up for the Kansas City metro area. It's hoon central here.

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    1. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
      C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

      Very well done.
      I like how the ad states "it runs". Yeah, but not fast enough to escape the crazy, obviously.

      Reply
    2. acarr260 Avatar
      acarr260

      Nicely done, sir. I really didn't think anything was going to top the Speedy Cab…

      Reply
  2. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Well it MIGHT be legit I'm going to go with it being a pipedream. A 700hp Chrysler SRT8 but look it has a 2.8l Kenne Bell supercharger. That has to be worth three hundred horsepowers.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00L0L_5tnbz57Lpbm_600x450.jpg&quot; width=500 />
    <a href="http://cnj.craigslist.org/ctd/3998970289.html” target=”_blank”>http://cnj.craigslist.org/ctd/3998970289.html

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    1. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
      CABEZAGRANDE

      Eh, the box stock bolt on kit at 8 lbs will make around 525 whp, so about 630 at the crank. Throw a 10 lb pulley on there and it amy be playing with fire, but it might be making 700ish.
      But I do think it's more likely that they misinterpreted Kenne Bell saying the kit would support 700+ hp with proper supporting mods.

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  3. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Next up is this 575hp Civic running 17PSI.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_amBJeuNoBnM_600x450.jpg&quot; width=500 /> <a href="http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4006194845.html” target=”_blank”>http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4006194845.html

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      It might be my nearsightedness, but does that hood say "Sugar Butt"?

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      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        I like what you think it says better but I believe that's Singer Built.

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        1. FЯeeMan Avatar
          FЯeeMan

          Singer? The sewing machine company?

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          1. fodder650 Avatar
            fodder650

            It is a small four cylinder engine that's kind of buzzy.

          2. mdharrell Avatar
            mdharrell

            Let's not leap to conclusions.
            <img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3523/3855400074_7d60ef2e71.jpg&quot; width="300">

          3. sporty88au Avatar
            sporty88au

            Alternatively
            http://singervehicledesign.com/
            <img src="http://www.wineawesomeness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/url.jpeg&quot; width="600">

      2. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
        FuzzyPlushroom

        'Singer Built', I believe, but now I can't unsee 'Sugar Butt'.

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    2. rwb Avatar
      rwb

      You wouldn't believe the number of results you'll get searching for "700hp Del Sol."

      Reply
  4. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    Plenty of dyno claims, but I had a hard time finding one really outrageous. The most suspect one I found was this claimed 600rwhp LT1 Camaro, which if the image of the engine bay tells the truth, has been punched to 396 cubes.
    But maybe I just don't know enough about the LT1 motor? I feel like everyone gravitates to the LSx for a reason.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00h0h_aabRzqyTlgF_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/3953377277.html” target=”_blank”>http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/3953377277.html

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    1. chrystlubitshi Avatar
      chrystlubitshi

      from what I remember (which may not be much) about the research I did for my brother's LT-1 Caprice, That number is just stretching believable a little bit….(not too much.. maybe at the crank?) with an upgraded fuel delivery system (everything from injectors back to the pump), and a new ECU, of course, and a new set of pistons, and a crank.. and well.. it's pretty much a full engine overhaul….

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  5. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    650wrhp Mustang
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00A0A_e19gb0h3AN6_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    WITH! A conservative tune.
    Mustang Gt twin turbo-650rwhp – $24000 http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4024152777.html
    P.S. I would rather have that garage across the street.

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    1. FЯeeMan Avatar
      FЯeeMan

      Rex & Evo over stang and vette?
      ?
      Yeah, I'm wid ya!

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    2. Otto Nobedder Avatar
      Otto Nobedder

      I wonder how many bees/moths/rocks/etc it sucks up(assuming it actually gets driven on the road)

      Reply
  6. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
    C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

    Not local to me, which gives me disappoint, but while it looks like it could back up the numbers….
    http://columbus.craigslist.org/pts/3964347969.htm…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00E0E_6yCDGegpVAO_600x450.jpg"&gt;

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  7. stickmanonymous Avatar
    stickmanonymous

    Of course, it's essential to post the alleged horsepower figures of your imported Hiace diesel. 135hp!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_1CNKMrqFu6j_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/ctd/3969697…
    However, here's one with a crazy number, but the papers to prove it. Possibly. 500 wheel hp.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01111_iV8E2tVnlmc_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/3966028392.html” target=”_blank”>http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/3966028392.html

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    1. jeepjeff Avatar
      jeepjeff

      500 claimed wheel horsepower. Mmmm… Torque steer donuts.

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      1. stickmanonymous Avatar
        stickmanonymous

        One-wheel burnout machine. Peglegs FTW.

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  8. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    This is actually accurate.
    "Tuned and programed by LETHAL PERFORMANCE , San Antonio, Dyno pull 789 rwhp ( Real Numbers )"
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01010_3xbiHzHXlWT_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    2011 MUSTANG 5.0 TWIN TURBO – $44000
    <a href="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4030992221.html” target=”_blank”>http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4030992221.html

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  9. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    CL Crapshoot Top Tip: Search Twin Turbo for the most egregious examples. Also, supercharge yields some awesome results.

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  10. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
    C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

    Texas is "local"!!!!
    Go away, Shawn!
    http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4023324645.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_fBHLnW2RQIn_600x450.jpg&quot; width="400">
    800 HP. Streetable. Yeah.

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    1. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      Shiiiiiiiiit.

      Reply
  11. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    Award for most likely to a'splode:
    "The truck made over 850 hp on Danville's dyno and since then I've upgraded the 480 to a s488."
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_b8OnoMLNMYL_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    Twin Turbo Built Duramax – $52000
    <a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4029134923.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4029134923.html

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    1. rwb Avatar
      rwb

      You should watch the Diesel Power Challenge on Youtube. I think they all made around that or more; one old Dodge with a Cummins literally made a ton of torque at all four wheels.

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  12. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    This is probably close to accurate, but I share this for the amount of Keywords used.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00707_95heXKoGuKl_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Twin Turbo – $4500
    <a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4025722152.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4025722152.html

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    1. dukeisduke Avatar
      dukeisduke

      Those VR-4s are insane.

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    2. krazykarguy Avatar
      krazykarguy

      Only $4500 for a Mitsu time bomb. What could go wrong?

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  13. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
    C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

    My skepticism meter just broke.
    http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3968671740.html
    477 HP. Really.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_bIyZFez9oYa_600x450.jpg"&gt;

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    1. frankthecat Avatar
      frankthecat

      clearly you haven't seen this:
      [youtube Lpuy4PAfUts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpuy4PAfUts youtube]
      The Saab B series I4 can make some stupid horsepower with basically stock internals.

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      1. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
        C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

        Oh, I'm certain it can. However, it'd likely be worth more than $3K.

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        1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
          Scandinavian Flick ★

          Not necessarily. Looks like he followed the same big power methods of the Volvo nut balls.
          Step 1) Find Holset.
          Step 2) Bolt Holset behind headlight.
          Step C) Replace front bumper with intercooler.
          Step 4) 400+hp.

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    2. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      BARGAIN!!!

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    3. cruisintime Avatar
      cruisintime

      The part where the ad says "needs oil pump" is craigslist speak .
      Translates to I blew this bastard up.

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    4. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      <img src="http://www.tanshanomi.com/temp/dynosheet.jpg"&gt;

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  14. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
    C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

    My very recently rebuilt skepticism meter just pegged out.
    Now, I know these engines can do this, but it's usually in a marine environment where the cooling capacity is unlimited.
    http://nd.craigslist.org/cto/4026514306.html
    1,653 lb. ft. of torque, eh?
    I didn't notice the world's rotation rate changing…

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    1. stickmanonymous Avatar
      stickmanonymous

      Plus, it's a "Bog Horn."

      Reply
    2. FЯeeMan Avatar
      FЯeeMan

      Somehow, I'm not sure who "Fleece Performance Boost Fooler" is referring to. It's it the guy who is selling the truck, or the guy he's hoping to sell it to?

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    3. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      Totally believable. Leaderboard is at 19:05;
      [youtube aoEQGai3KMw&list=PLGvTvFzdMg_Oi2i0DzeMYXgyAckzQcPYZ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoEQGai3KMw&list=PLGvTvFzdMg_Oi2i0DzeMYXgyAckzQcPYZ youtube]

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      1. rwb Avatar
        rwb

        Hah, I should have scrolled down.

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        1. rwb Avatar
          rwb

          Most amazing part of the video to me: everyone's non-reaction to the entire room going black every time they make a pull.

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  15. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    "I have receipts for over $20,000 in work and dyno sheets. 762 RWHP and 619 ftlbs
    This car is a beast and flat scares the shit out of me."
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00j0j_chRtw27z90C_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    Also, what is this?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00c0c_6cl8Drtd0eI_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    2007 CORVETTE C6 SUPERCHARGED – $35995
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3940028474.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3940028474.html

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    1. Eric Rood Avatar
      Eric Rood

      Some kinda methanol injection thing. Mostly, it's a box that magically produces $20K of asking price.

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      1. Sjalabais Avatar
        Sjalabais

        I'll take two of those boxes.

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      2. muthalovin Avatar
        muthalovin

        Mmm, menthol injections.

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        1. Sjalabais Avatar
          Sjalabais

          <img src="http://i.imgur.com/tvwQC.gif"&gt;

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      3. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        I saw one listing that called it a meth injection, which wound up creating an image which was, in fact, entirely keeping with the ad in question.
        He didn't list the horsepower, however, so I didn't post it.

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    2. rustylink Avatar
      rustylink

      Automatic price increase if you indicate that the car you're selling "scares you"…

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    3. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
      C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

      Must be a trailer brake controller.

      Reply
  16. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    How about an outrageously expensive Miata with dyno claims?
    "Car made 358 whp and 306 ft/tq at 23 psi. Car is capable of much more, however, the turbo is not.
    It ran a 12.60 E/T and trapped at 119mph. This is not a drag car, so I wasn't expecting it to be that good off the line."
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_aMxJKWWLCe4_600x450.jpg&quot; width="500"> <a href="http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/3969498482.html” target=”_blank”>http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/3969498482.html

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    1. calzonegolem Avatar
      calzonegolem

      "It's not a drag car"
      Dafuq are the Hoosiers for then?

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      1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick ★

        Stance?

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  17. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    Loooooong list of mods, but no proof to back up the claim of, "built auto, e-85, 791 rwhp. fully built."
    Look how built it is:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00000_gjQQI1PO2rq_600x450.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4028989264.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/4028989264.html

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    1. Eric Rood Avatar
      Eric Rood

      Almost posted this same one.

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      1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick ★

        2built4u?

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        1. Eric Rood Avatar
          Eric Rood

          Y U HAVE AUTO TRANS!!!!11!!? LOLL

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          1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
            Scandinavian Flick ★

            Because drag car.

  18. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    For laffs
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00i0i_2l1pAVyFK43_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    ~Go-Cart~NICE CONDITION~5.0 hp – $250
    <a href="http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3961793614.html” target=”_blank”>http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/3961793614.html

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  19. Eric Rood Avatar
    Eric Rood

    No actual power figures provided. Just parts' capability with four digits.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_3G9M43uAvXJ_600x450.jpg&quot; width="600">
    http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4027014522….

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    1. johnf1979 Avatar
      johnf1979

      Because when I think sleeper I definitely think 4" cowl hood.

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  20. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    Not really an "outrageous" claim with "303 wheel horsepower @ 13psi," but it's a 71 Vega…. with the 13B from an FD!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_fpcuDcrM2i1_600x450.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01111_h1Grlcq3hWE_600x450.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4010546027.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4010546027.html

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    1. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      Okay, so I will post this Vega that I found.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00101_azVDLPOseN5_600x450.jpg"&gt;
      1973 VEGA PRO STREET 690 hp – $25000
      <a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3981010158.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3981010158.html

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    2. Ol' Shel' Avatar
      Ol' Shel'

      That's a '70 Camaro. Look at the front end.

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  21. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    "Bike is completely driveable and reliable. It only needs the charge piping to complete the turbo setup. It would only need the motor built (with the supplied engine parts) to achieve 400+ whp."
    That! Is crazy.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00N0N_aoXYu68hCS4_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    2008 Turbo Suzuki Hayabusa – $9999
    <a href="http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/4029957679.html” target=”_blank”>http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/4029957679.html

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    1. cruisintime Avatar
      cruisintime

      Said the man that needs a wheel dolly to carry his coolers.

      Reply
  22. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    I like how he casually drops an "estimated 600 hp" on this.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$T2eC16NHJGQFFh)!MIUWBSF4q2F8z!~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    I estimate it has all the horsepowers!

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    1. Eric Rood Avatar
      Eric Rood

      Dokken on the stereo adds 1 HP per dB with an extra 35 HP boost during George Lynch guitar solos.

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      1. Eric Rood Avatar
        Eric Rood

        [In case you don't understand the kind of awesome we're dealing with here]
        <img src="http://defleppardforever.weebly.com/uploads/9/3/2/5/9325845/8220068_orig.jpg&quot; width="300">

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        1. dukeisduke Avatar
          dukeisduke

          Plus an estimated 50hp from the bitchin' wheels.

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          1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
            Scandinavian Flick ★

            Adds to the sleeper factor.

    2. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      <img src="http://i.qkme.me/3vmiym.jpg&quot; WIDTH="450">

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  23. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick ★

    "2006 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SE, FRESH 1300WHP STAGE 2+ DP TWIN TURBO!"
    Excuse me while I call bullshit on your completely unsupported, oddly non-precise hp number. I have no doubt it's powerful, but I'm going to need more to go on than that before dropping a quarter mil on your Lambo, bro.
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/I4S0cyI.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-LAMBORGHINI-GALLARDO-SE-FRESH-1300WHP-STAGE-2-DP-TWIN-TURBO-WE-FINANCE-/331003823426?ViewItem=&item=331003823426&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&forcev4exp=true#v4-39” target=”_blank”>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-LAMBORGHINI-GALLARDO-SE-FRESH-1300WHP-STAGE-2-DP-TWIN-TURBO-WE-FINANCE-/331003823426?ViewItem=&item=331003823426&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&forcev4exp=true#v4-39

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    1. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      OH MAN! Since we are posting supercars…
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00p0p_8qARJzpg5TC_600x450.jpg"&gt;
      2001 acura nsx rare super charged comtec car mint 2 owner sell trade – $59000
      "2001 Acura NSX, factory comptech super charged 450 HP"
      http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/ctd/3999016767….
      … What 'Flick said.

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      1. Scandinavian Flick ★ Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick ★

        I like how the first two pics aren't even of the NSX, (the 3rd one barely) but rather just a "look at all our awesome shit!"
        A bit pricey, but if true, that is a damn nice car… Nonetheless, I want some proof.

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        1. muthalovin Avatar
          muthalovin

          About a month ago there was a red supercharged NSX in Louisiana for about half this, if I remember correctly. I should have sold my kidneys then. You can live without them, right?

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  24. $kaycog Avatar
    $kaycog

    1964 SS Chevelle, 750hp, built for additional 400hp nitrous system, not plumbed.
    http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3947397786.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01010_2aOra5gmyCs_600x450.jpg"width="500"/&gt;

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    1. topdeadcentre Avatar
      topdeadcentre

      Why is it they're always built, but never plumbed…

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      1. $kaycog Avatar
        $kaycog

        I wondered the same.

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  25. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    Sorry, again, because all I have is crazy.
    <img src="    http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/8/vertical-3/28/0/436/449/50_532845005_xl.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/8/vertical-3/28/0/436/449/50_1471947399_xl.jpg&quot; width="600">

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    1. cruisintime Avatar
      cruisintime

      Dafuq izzat ?

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      1. Sjalabais Avatar
        Sjalabais

        A molested Amazon. According to the seller:
        "Easily fixed car, only a little outside rust, no welding necessary, has been parked for a long time".
        All capital letters and no commas, obviously, but you can't translate stupid.

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        1. mac350 Avatar
          mac350

          I've never seen a chopped Amazon before. I knew they reminded me of 49-50 Fords. If I kinda squint it actually looks pretty good.

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  26. engineerd Avatar
    engineerd

    You only get the dyno numbers and times if you're serious. And have $32000 for a 1986 Mustang!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00o0o_jog95YxM7LF_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    If you have to ask…

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    1. cruisintime Avatar
      cruisintime

      Least he got rid of those two pound door panels.
      A real weight saver.

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  27. Maxichamp Avatar
    Maxichamp

    Interesting sidenote. Anthony Bourdain went to Vassar. And I had my wife ask him at a book signing what his favorite car of all time was. It was a Checker Marathon.

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  28. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    2009 Built Raptor–Sale or Trade -PRICE REDUCED!!! – $3800
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01616_9pcLshV9F75_600x450.jpg&quot; width="450">
    Let's just say I was a tad bit skeptical when the Jopin, MO CL ad claimed it dyno'd at 84 HP. But two days later when he wrote the ad for Fayetteville, AR, it suddenly went up six HP to 90!
    http://joplin.craigslist.org/mcy/4021727369.html
    http://fayar.craigslist.org/mcy/4025059997.html

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      The horses are breeding.

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    2. dukeisduke Avatar
      dukeisduke

      Altitude changes? 🙂

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    3. FЯeeMan Avatar
      FЯeeMan

      When I got the email notification, I saw "raptor" and thought "Ford". then I saw 84hp, and I thought "typo". Then I saw $3800 and I thought, "7 burnt cylinders, no wonder it's only making 84HP, and he only wants a song for it"
      The picture puts it all together but it's much more disappointing than what I envisioned.

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    4. Ol' Shel' Avatar
      Ol' Shel'

      And rear tires from a 1985 ATC250R. Those should be with a collector.

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  29. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    No. Words.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00404_gQVorjvhd5o_600x450.jpg"&gt;
    1997 Acura NSX 3.2L 6 speed twin turbo targa – $49500
    "480HP! ON C16 RACE GAS! YES WITH DYNO CHART.. Have one of the FASTEST NSX in the USA.
    Currently detuned and running at 380HP on 91 octane."
    http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/3935822662…

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  30. ptschett Avatar
    ptschett

    Claims a 350 HP rating & 370-390 potential. Actual rating was 325 as far as I can tell. http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/4014198324.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00606_6QlyTuQeANr_600x450.jpg&quot; width=500/>

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  31. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    How about a 1100 HP, 926 rwhp, Silverado?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3r43Fe3L45Nc5s55q3d6f9197582a677b19e2.jpg"width=500&gt; http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/3872318260….
    Only, $21,900.

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    1. cruisintime Avatar
      cruisintime

      The revenge of the Nitrous floormats!

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  32. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    Maybe a QUAD turbo 6.4L F-250 with 1,284 RWHP and over 2,000 ft. lbs. of torque?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00000_kf54oNpsL1T_600x450.jpg"width=500&gt;
    I guess this is a diesel? <a href="http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4030609709.html” target=”_blank”>http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4030609709.html

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    1. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      The crazy trucks that I found like this all have the dorky exhaust out the bed going on. Dislike!

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      1. topdeadcentre Avatar
        topdeadcentre

        Blame the original Li'l Red Express trucks…

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      2. Vairship Avatar
        Vairship

        All the better to burn your cargo!

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  33. mac350 Avatar
    mac350

    2000 Camaro making 331 RWHP for $7,500
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_8bPAZIA6wMX_600x450.jpg&quot; width="600"> http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/3987646527….
    1986 Monte Carlo 577hp $6,000 OBO
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00W0W_loHixFDEGYb_600x450.jpg&quot; width="600"> http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/4026353705….
    1994 Mustang Cobra – 600HP for $12,500, or a little over $20 per horse. If its real then maybe its not so bad.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E93rb3Hd5Eb5r65qad6o101399ad37bf1bf0.jpg&quot; width="600"> http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/3891878478….

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  34. Muffler bearing Avatar
    Muffler bearing

    500hp and no engine! http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/cto/3976373788.ht…

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    1. Devin Avatar
      Devin

      Imagine how much power it'll have if he puts an engine in it!
      (I hope this wins.)

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      1. mdharrell Avatar
        mdharrell

        I'm prepared to believe the sentence "You wont [sic] find a beautiful Genuine 300ZX."

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        1. sporty88au Avatar
          sporty88au

          I quite like this part:
          "Engine needs rod bearings. this z has been taken care of so much."

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    2. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Wait so you took the engine to get it to make 750 and dynoed it at 500? Sounds like you failed son.
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/01010_fbSaXR2bx0D_600x450.jpg&quot; width=500 />

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  35. Iresqu1 Avatar
    Iresqu1

    http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4015824426.html
    2010 camaro 11500 miles, intake,headers, exhaust, camshaft upgrade,transmission upgrades, 373 gears, procharger. can not build for this price. 1036 hp dyno tuned. Making sacrifice. Please call 314-974-9969. Leave a message. Serious inquiries only.
    Pushing it at $73 per hp!
    Location: St Clair, Mo

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  36. chrystlubitshi Avatar
    chrystlubitshi

    I thought i'd have a few contestants this week… but most of the sellers around Indianapolis are not making statements about HP….
    "car dynoed 580 rwhp on 24 pounds,alot more in it" hmmmmmmm subject to disbelief.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_4XtmVtjHdwo_600x450.jpg&quot; width="600">
    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4031636140…
    so we'll go with this T-type, for now. I might have more to add later

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  37. ptschett Avatar
    ptschett

    I'm sharing this just for the photography. "Runs and drives and has power", but the license decals are either 4 or 8 years old. http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/4030546957.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_ezEcGKpGQW5_600x450.jpg&quot; width="500">

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    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      Shouldn't the picture be the other direction so that it looks like it's speeding down a hill?

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      1. Vairship Avatar
        Vairship

        He's just showing off the awesome holding power of the parking brake.

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  38. RahRahRecords Avatar
    RahRahRecords

    Dodge Dart MUSCLE CAR Hot Rod 425 HP – $5250 (Richmond Hill Ga)
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3re3Lf3qa5Nb5q75Hcd6t02b24ec8e10a1d25.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3903921873.html” target=”_blank”>http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3903921873.html

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  39. Dwayne Avatar
    Dwayne

    Wonderful post however I was wondering if you could write a litte more on this subject?
    I’d be very grateful if you could elaborate a little bit more.
    Thank you!

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  40. Mark Jonson Avatar
    Mark Jonson

    Good services and such a nice design,
    i really appreciate it.

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  41. James Morgan Avatar
    James Morgan

    awesome car, i like it.
    it is so wonderful ………!!!

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