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These Are The Most Ridiculous Cars For Sale Near Me, Now Show Us The Weirdest Rides Near You

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I’ve been inundated recently with some seriously strange for-sale listings, and I need an excuse to share them with you, dear readers. So here’s a quick blog discussing a few bizarre machines for sale around the U.S., and asking you to show us what kind of strange automotive creations you’ve got listed local to you.

The real impetus for this article is an email I got from a reader named Mike. Titled “Custom-bodied Jeep,” the email links to a Craigslist posting for a $700 “Jeep Project” for sale in Walla Wall, Washington, not to be confused with Walla Walla, Australia — sister city to my hometown of Leavenworth, Kansas. The listing includes some rather … interesting photos.

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Look at this contraption:

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It’s based on a 1975 Jeep with a Super Hurricane straight-six engine. I’m not sure that the Super Hurricane inline-six — found in the Willys Wagons and Forward Controls — was around in 1975, so I’m really not sure what chassis is under this strange body. Nor do I know why someone felt the need to create this bizarre body; why wouldn’t the standard Jeep body suffice?

I don’t know the answer — a statement that applies just as much to this:

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I can’t remember which reader sent me that, but it’s an $8000 Pontiac Aztek with custom paint and Lamborghini doors for sale in Lincoln, Illinois.

Honestly, the price seems pretty decent for a custom build, assuming it isn’t a hack-job. Speaking of hack jobs, check out what a reader named David sent me: a “chop-top Jaguar” (per the email subject line):

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It’s $9000 in Muskegon, MI, and under the hood is a Chevy 350. A little dear, but it also has a trailer hitch, so it’s about as close to a Jag pickup as you’ll find.

And finally, we have this VW-based Hummer from a reader named Todd. “Here is a link to a Volkswagen-based hummer. Thought it was interesting at least,” reads the note:

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For sale for $18 grand in New Mexico, the thing apparently has a “new” 2276cc engine and a new transaxle. “Still breaking in with break-in oil. Too many upgrades to list. Very fast,” says the listing.

It looks like a lot of fun. $18 grand of fun? I’m not sure about that, but fun nonetheless.

Anyway, I figured I’d share some of the fun cars you, dear readers, have shared with me. Feel free to show me more in the comments below!

 

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GK450
GK450
4 months ago

Something you might be interested in, David: A 90s Dodge Caravan pickup conversion from a “professional autobody shop” – and it’s purple!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1444828936447271/

06dak
06dak
4 months ago
Reply to  GK450

How can you post a custom pickup without a picture of what the bed or tailgate looks like?!?!?

Hugh Crawford
Hugh Crawford
4 months ago
Reply to  06dak

I’d drive that.
Price is in the daily driver, not fun toy range though.

06dak
06dak
4 months ago
Reply to  Hugh Crawford

It’d be fun to build even… but how they do it? That’s why I was looking for a pic.

Elhigh
Elhigh
4 months ago

So you know, the VW-based Humvee-inspired vehicle was billed as the Hummbug, and they’re actually kind of cute. The proportions translate very well down to the VW scale.

For sale near me is this 1937 Pontiac. Brace yourselves:

https://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_7SNcbz4POmD_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00Y0Y_l32BrawAT8p_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg

$8750 in Maryville TN. Go for it, you know you want to.

Last edited 4 months ago by Elhigh
MaximillianMeen
MaximillianMeen
4 months ago
Reply to  Elhigh

Somebody was planning a Beverly Hillbillies remake.

Hummbug? At that price, it’s a VW Bummer.

Last edited 4 months ago by MaximillianMeen
Farty McSprinkles
Farty McSprinkles
4 months ago
Reply to  Elhigh

Howdy, neighbor!

FYI to everyone else, if you come here, it is pronounced Mer·a·vull! If you pronounce it like it is spelled, you will be mocked.

Last edited 4 months ago by Farty McSprinkles
Elhigh
Elhigh
4 months ago

Oh, so you actually say the middle -a-? Highfalutin, ain’tcha?

It’s MURRv’l. Folks west of Cedar Bluff say MARE-v’l.

Amy Andersen
Amy Andersen
4 months ago

I adore that Aztek, actually. It looks like a Hot Wheels car; my inner 8-year-old desperately wants me to buy it.

Aaronaut
Aaronaut
4 months ago
Reply to  Amy Andersen

DT needs to sell the beige Aztek and live in this one instead!

TheDrunkenWrench
TheDrunkenWrench
4 months ago

Do you like Suzuki Swift turbos? Do you like classic minis? Behold this abomination!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/abcuuaK6nj7sE8Bg/?mibextid=oFDknk

Truth be told, I kinda want it. But someone that looked at it said the dash placement is way too far back and it’s hard to get in/out.

Elhigh
Elhigh
4 months ago

That is wild. It looks believable.

El Chubbacabra
El Chubbacabra
4 months ago
StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago

Hey Torch! Are you ready to upgrade from your canoe with a trolling motor?

https://www.facebook.com/share/GzsXf7dW82PGQ5cK/?mibextid=kL3p88

Elhigh
Elhigh
4 months ago
Reply to  StillNotATony

“You’re going to probably set yourself on fire; fortunately there’s plenty of water close by.”

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago

Here’s something probably only Mercedes is gonna be interested in.

https://www.facebook.com/share/VHERtMDVThcKeUP2/?mibextid=kL3p88

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago

I’ve heard of these, but never seen one for sale.

https://www.facebook.com/share/B8ExHSCkZxrtx6xT/?mibextid=kL3p88

OttosPhotos
OttosPhotos
4 months ago

How about a Mexican version of a Filipino owner Jeepney?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1584256295745565/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago
Reply to  OttosPhotos

Wow…

Frankencamry
Frankencamry
4 months ago

Not to toot my own horn too loud, but I sent in the Aztek as an option to live in.

I haven’t seen anything to surpass it in the short while since.

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago

I dunno how weird this is, but Mercedes may be coming my way to pick it up once she sees it.

https://www.facebook.com/share/GbPQAtyQYqf8ZqhL/?mibextid=kL3p88

Wezel Boy
Wezel Boy
4 months ago
Dan Bee
Dan Bee
4 months ago
Reply to  Wezel Boy

McKinnleyville for the win!

Elhigh
Elhigh
4 months ago
Reply to  Wezel Boy

I literally gasped a little when the image came up. That is straight up adorable.

Wezel Boy
Wezel Boy
4 months ago

3D print a bunch of hockey pucks with the LEGO logo on them and then glue them all over that jeep… then it will look like it’s supposed to.

Rollin Hand
Rollin Hand
4 months ago

Goin’ for a ride? This gem wants to come
with….

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/ottawa/1991-ford-escort/1697044956

Davey
Davey
4 months ago
Reply to  Rollin Hand

Never understood someone who says ‘no problems with the car whatsoever, selling as is’. Just get it safetied you’ll sell it 10x faster.

Rollin Hand
Rollin Hand
4 months ago
Reply to  Davey

It’s right up there with “only needs (cheap, easily replaced part) to be perfect.” Then fix it before you sell!

TheDrunkenWrench
TheDrunkenWrench
4 months ago
Reply to  Rollin Hand

Wow, didn’t expect a post from the capital, hello neighbour! I’ve also seen this car repeatedly for sale for at least a year now, lol

Rollin Hand
Rollin Hand
4 months ago

Howdy neighbour! I am in Barrhaven. Maybe someday there can be an Ottawautopian meet-up.

TheDrunkenWrench
TheDrunkenWrench
4 months ago
Reply to  Rollin Hand

That would be sick! I’m east in Carlsbad (due south of Orleans)

Hugh Crawford
Hugh Crawford
4 months ago

How about an open wheel monoposto vehicle with a Triumph engine?
I learned to drive on one of these and although in certain situations it tends to plow, it will literally turn on a dime or at least a nickel.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/grd/d/healdsburg-tractor-ferguson-to-30/7766347014.html

Last edited 4 months ago by Hugh Crawford
Hugh Crawford
Hugh Crawford
4 months ago

I would definitely buy that blue Jeep Thing, It reminds me of an airport tug, but hopefully the bodywork is not made from cast-iron. Walla Walla, Washington, however, is far far away from me. Even at the low low price of $700 I love the looks of airport tugs.
Something tells me that the use scenario for that involved somebody on the passenger side, holding a stick out the door and doing something like painting, lines and parking lots or the side of the road or dispensing fish in mosquito puddles or something like that. Or maybe stepping in and out quickly.

Mr. Frick
Mr. Frick
4 months ago

I’m gonna stop looking before I buy something like this…

https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/fairforest-2015-polaris-gem-electric/7766692018.html

Gilbert Wham
Gilbert Wham
4 months ago

You clearly bought the wrong Aztek.

ClutchAbuse
ClutchAbuse
4 months ago
Reply to  Gilbert Wham

Yeah, can we get a redo?

Amberturnsignalsarebetter
Amberturnsignalsarebetter
4 months ago
Reply to  ClutchAbuse

Maybe with enough extra members we can get Jason to live in this one…

Rick Garcia
Rick Garcia
4 months ago

Great finds so far everyone. Keep them coming.

JCat
JCat
4 months ago

This is definitely a motor vehicle … Homemade wood car with a Bug engine:

https://www.facebook.com/share/Buv3LG4oZUjzZQkK/?mibextid=kL3p88

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago
Reply to  JCat
Framed
Framed
4 months ago
Reply to  JCat

If we were voting I’d vote for this, even though it’s arguably not a car.

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago

Oh boy. There’s gonna be a lotta weird s#!t on here that I’m gonna want reeeeeeal bad.

Stay strong, buddy. Stay strong.

Anyway, how about this?

https://www.facebook.com/share/s49DPDsCjrVJZ64Y/?mibextid=kL3p88

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago
Reply to  StillNotATony

Oh man. I gotta stop pokin’ around! Things could get weird!

https://www.facebook.com/share/AKBbV3UrhwBAMURq/?mibextid=kL3p88

StillNotATony
StillNotATony
4 months ago
Reply to  David Tracy

Right? RIGHT?!? I gotta stop looking or I’m gonna try to buy something…

Rick Garcia
Rick Garcia
4 months ago
Reply to  StillNotATony

Wow! That is amazingly bad. So much time and money to make that.

Freelivin2713
Freelivin2713
4 months ago
Reply to  StillNotATony

Yeah, Newman would love that!
“Nobody really NEEDS mail!”

FlavouredMilk
FlavouredMilk
4 months ago

If you’re in the Discord, you may have seen this Cobra, if not, you’re welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/share/bssHtYd2qpofLnvL/?mibextid=kL3p88

Rick Garcia
Rick Garcia
4 months ago
Reply to  FlavouredMilk

Those look like the most uncomfortable seats ever.

Arch Duke Maxyenko
Arch Duke Maxyenko
4 months ago
Anoos
Anoos
4 months ago

I had an xB that color but manual. I loved that little thing.

I never thought of turning it into a restaurant.

Rick Garcia
Rick Garcia
4 months ago

That 100% looks like something that came from Pimp my Ride.

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