Craigslist Crapshoot

The World’s Worst Car Is For Sale On Craigslist

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time to take a look through the classifieds and see what awful cars and trucks are being offered for sale. That’s right, it’s time for Craigslist Crapshoot. Remember, while we’re looking for the worst crap there is, they at least need to be running and licensable to be considered.  

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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. And speaking of open, follow me through the jump to see last week’s open-top Craigslist Crapshoot winner.
 
The winner from last week’s submissions – for obvious reasons – is smokyburnout who provided a trio of temptations, the most craptacular of which was this ***TURBO MONTE CARLO *** pair.  Owing to the swiss cheese hood on one, rod knock on the other, and junkyard residence for both contrasting with a four-grand asking price, these are the poster children of this week’s Craigslist Crapshoot. Well done, SmokyBO!
 
* * * TURBO MONTE CARLO * * *
 
Source: [Hartford Craigslist]

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202 responses to “Craigslist Crapshoot”

  1. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    Congrads to Smokyburnout for finding a fun little PCH of a car they made a million of.
    Also can I, once again, recommend we have themes for these? It makes it more fun to do some digging that way.

    1. BlackIce_GTS Avatar
      BlackIce_GTS

      How hard could it be? Take two parts off, decide which one is better, and bolt it to the pile. Eventually, your pile becomes a car that's maybe worth 1500$, and you get -2500$ for your time and effort.
      Congratulations to pretty much everyone else, too. Last week's results were horbulous.

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

        Oh man the seller was NOT offering $4K to take them then 🙁 Congrats SBO! I'd get you that PV I offered last week, but it sold!

    2. dukeisduke Avatar
      dukeisduke

      The Turbo Monte Carlos are pretty rare (I remember them), but I'm not sure they're worth $4k.

      1. LTDScott Avatar

        Yeah, they're very rare.

    3. Robert Emslie Avatar
      Robert Emslie

      Next week we will be having a theme. I'm not giving anything away, but I think everyone will like it.

      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        Cool thank you. These have been a lot of fun to do search for.

    4. Irishzombieman Avatar
      Irishzombieman

      Nice find, smokyburnout! Una cerveza para ti!
      <img src="http://www.amazonasimports.com/catalog/images/cerveza_montecarlo.jpg&quot; width=400>

      1. Wolfie Avatar
        Wolfie

        Mexican Beer?? Are you serious?
        Round here we drink LaBatt Blue.
        Canadian Beer at its best..

        1. danleym Avatar
          danleym

          I grew up in Florida, and mostly all my dad drank was LaBatt Blue. And he's never even been to Canada.

          1. Wolfie Avatar
            Wolfie

            LaBatt is made by people proud of the product.

          2. danleym Avatar
            danleym

            It is good stuff- I'd drink it over any of the standard American swill any day. I just always found it amusing how a definitively Canadian beer that's not well known in the US came to be the favorite of a guy in Florida.

          3. johnf1979 Avatar
            johnf1979

            Here in Detroit Labatt blue is considered a domestic beer, at least price wise, its on tap at every bar, didn't realize it wasn't well known in other places.

        2. Irishzombieman Avatar
          Irishzombieman

          Couldn't find a Canuck beer that fit the theme.

          1. Wolfie Avatar
            Wolfie

            I am a little slow on the uptake. Crapshoot indeed. Well done sir.

          2. Irishzombieman Avatar
            Irishzombieman

            Gracias, amigo.

    5. smokyburnout Avatar
      smokyburnout

      I always thought I was missing out by getting my posts up after there's already 100+ comments, but I guess not! I'd like to thank the academy…

  2. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    So I made sure there wasn't a town in PA called Neets first. So I'm not sure if this is on purpose or not.
    http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/3543740474.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E33F23Jf5G85H65Jad1d2288e23bb2a31300.jpg&quot; width=500 />

  3. Alff Avatar

    My last week browsing Craigslist hasn't resulted in a lot of crap. Instead, a couple that I'm seriously considering. Here's the one that I'm willing to share…
    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3475354692.h
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73I33o25Nf5G35R5ccd01e5839b2c9117e4.jpg"&gt;

    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      I'm having a hard time finding something wrong with this one.

      1. JayP2112 Avatar
        JayP2112

        "i have a 61 hillman husky panel wagon has a chevette 4 cyc motor auto trans, new hoses lines brake mastercyc ect… this is a very cool car has a stero heater brand new 2,000 dollar interior runs great except needs right brake work but nothing major."
        Wait- which thread are we on now??

    2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      The peace mats and flower power curtains are a nice touch.

      1. Alff Avatar

        Exactly – I'd like to make this my wife's new delivery vehicle for her floral business. Her company's name is Flower Power.

        1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
          Scandinavian Flick

          I see absolutely no flaws in this plan. Make it so, number 1.

          1. Alff Avatar

            I'm with you but the boss says it's too small to handle weddings. Sadly, she has a point. The search for a clean A100 or Econoline with an automatic continues. I'd like to do a latter-day Scooby wagon but instead of "Mystery Machine" it would say "Flower Power".

    3. dukeisduke Avatar
      dukeisduke

      A Chevette four-cylinder? What a machine!

    4. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
      CABEZAGRANDE

      I was looking at this one last week as well. If he didn't want so much for it I'd seriously consider that thing. I love sedan deliveries, and it's the right size. I have visions of a nicely built SR20DET occupying the engine bay dancing in my head 🙂
      Think I'd even keep all the hippy stuff, just for flavor.

  4. fodder650 Avatar
    fodder650

    What's a better deal then one lowrider? How about three.
    http://reading.craigslist.org/cto/3543947890.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3ne3K53F75Ld5H45M4d1d25da911d88061096.jpg&quot; width=500 />

  5. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    I have this car. It's a great looking car. I haven't the foggiest what it's called.
    But I replaced the tracy headers. Whatever those are. And the engine headers. Which is important if you want a car to run good.
    I might not know what the car is called, but I know my name. My name is Dillon.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I43Fc3J95Lb5F25M3d1t1d9b02c9fd9e192a.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3580822754.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3580822754.html

    1. dukeisduke Avatar
      dukeisduke

      I'm more interested in the '67 Pontiac in the background.

    2. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
      Scandinavian Flick

      I'm pretty sure it's a Yaris, dude.
      <img src="http://i.imgur.com/CVtGsi7.png"&gt;

    3. POLAЯ Avatar
      POLAЯ

      …will also trade for camera stretcher. Notice how camera can't fit car in shot, I need tool.
      My name is still Dillon.

    4. wisc47 Avatar
      wisc47

      I'll trade for car. Any car, as long as it's a great looking car. I'm Dillon, which is a great name.

    5. Mr_Biggles Avatar
      Mr_Biggles

      Maybe the car's name is Dillon, although it's not as though there are any other typos.

    6. Alff Avatar

      That is hilarious and I'm glad to see yet another KC resident here. The next time some a-hole in an Alfa Spider, Legacy GT wagon or filthy black Ram 4×4 cuts you off on I-35, you'll have to call me out.

      1. I Think Not Avatar
        I Think Not

        I will definitely be the one getting cut off, as my ancient Rabbit Convertible's top speed is "mosey."
        The Odyssey, however… bat out of hell. Look for a silver one with a Fleur-de-Lis sticker in the rear window.

    7. 5keptic Avatar
      5keptic

      this is fantastic.

  6. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    "1991 Buick Roadmaster Wagon Custom Rat Rod"
    <img src="http://i50.tinypic.com/wj70vd.jpg&quot; width="550">
    <img src="http://i45.tinypic.com/213j7nm.jpg&quot; width="550">
    <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3571158911.html” target=”_blank”>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3571158911.html

    1. I Think Not Avatar
      I Think Not

      The wheels look out of place on an otherwise stock body, but I'm digging those seats. How freaking cool.

      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        I really dig the Mexican blanket style upholstery. But yeah, I think wheels like these would work better, leaving the center cap chrome and spokes red.
        <img src="http://i.imgur.com/AC4yhcj.jpg&quot; width="500">

      2. P161911 Avatar

        Aren't those stock GM steel wheels with a chrome trim ring and red spray paint?

        1. I Think Not Avatar
          I Think Not

          Probably yes. I'll bet it had the wire spoke-aping hubcaps originally.

  7. engineerd Avatar

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kc3k93N65I55N35Kbd25c0dab90b2bfb1bfc.jpg"&gt;
    http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3596211444….
    Step 1: Cut off doors and roof.
    Step 2: Install lift and roll cage.
    Step 3: Coat entire vehicle with Rhinoliner.
    Step 4: ???
    Step 5: Profit!

    1. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
      CABEZAGRANDE

      Are those just implement tires? Like for a tractor? I think they are. Heh.

    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      I gotta be honest, that's the only Liberty I've even seen and my first thought was "That's awesome!"

    3. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
      FuzzyPlushroom

      Sure, it's not a rollover. Suuuure.

      1. I Think Not Avatar
        I Think Not

        Translation:
        "I tried serious wheeling in this thing and rolled it. There is no record of it being rolled, so it has not been rolled.
        Swear."

    4. MVEilenstein Avatar
      MVEilenstein

      There are worse things to do with a Liberty.

  8. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Everything I'm finding today is either being disqualified for being genuinely cool – like an unrestored Packard – or not even being remotely drivable – like the Fury that might have a tranny in the trunk. I'll post these later if someone wants me to.
    So here's a rare classic 1982 LeBaron.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$T2eC16J,!yME9s5qF3j!BRDSZ-IQHw~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    "It is rare to find a classic car in such excellent condition," the ad says.

    1. dculberson Avatar
      dculberson

      The really sobering thing is that it IS a classic car at this point. It's over 30 years old! That's like me buying an early 60s car when I was just starting to drive – they would have been legit classics at that point. Wow I feel old now.
      That thing is clean. You don't see many K-cars in any condition around any more.

      1. Kris_01 Avatar
        Kris_01

        Agreed, that's actually a pretty nice one. I had an '84 that was 2-tone gray. Kinda takes me back.

    2. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      God, that's a lot of cocaine.

  9. Plecostomus Avatar
    Plecostomus

    What black Monte Carlo?

  10. Tomsk Avatar

    Current tags AND running? What other info (or pics of the interior and engine bay) could you possibly want?
    <img src="http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/atahoeservices/december%202012/2012-12-06101201.jpg&quot; width="500" />
    <a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/3575129483.html” target=”_blank”>http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/3575129483.html

  11. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Do you want to celebrate Grad 2011 all over again? Have this "Beuaville" van!
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqNHJC0FCy6RynU6BQ)9hgzB!w~~48_20.JPG&quot; width="500">
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$T2eC16JHJGYE9nooiMQmBQ)9hvQ-PQ~~48_20.JPG" width="500">

    1. Hatchtopia Avatar
      Hatchtopia

      Being that it's in Canada, you probably could celebrate Grad 2011 for the first time.
      You know, since Canada's a bit behind the times and all…

      1. POLAЯ Avatar
        POLAЯ

        Well, at least we're graduating.
        #witha47%illiteracyrateindetroitjustimaginewhatthereestoftheplacelookslike

    2. OA5599 Avatar
      OA5599

      Too many windows for a proper grad night Love Machine.

      1. Devin Avatar
        Devin

        From the pictures of the interior it looks like the side ones are blacked out, and the back one could probably be covered with the pink sheet in the second row.

    3. erikgrad Avatar
      erikgrad

      hmmm, I could just add the word "Erik" on in front of the word "Grad", and I'd be all set. Score!

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

        I have the matching white tiger 3M car wrap and will send it to you gratis if you buy the van.

  12. Tomsk Avatar

    $1100? That number couldn't possibly escalate much more than, oh, 500% when all's said and done, right?
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F63J83Ne5Ga5Fa5M1d216d5eced2c1de1063.jpg&quot; width="500" />
    <a href="http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/3586577577.html” target=”_blank”>http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/3586577577.html

    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Another SBC DTM Evo tribute possibility.

  13. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
    CABEZAGRANDE

    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/W2BDOfD.jpg&quot; width="600">
    "http://stjoseph.craigslist.org/cto/3596917754.html&quot;
    Don't even know what to say about this one.

    1. acarr260 Avatar
      acarr260

      I defy you to find a straight body panel on this car…
      It looks like another case of someone confusing "project" car with "parts" car.

    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      No. Just say no. That's all that needs said.

    3. erikgrad Avatar
      erikgrad

      Up north on my family's property, there was this old rusted out pickup truck from the 50's, no bed, doors, or glass , just a cab and frame.
      …it would have been fun to put 22" tires and wheels on it, then put it up on Craigslist for $2K, but we had it towed away for scrap.

  14. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    Time capsule late-malaise Lincoln Continental!
    Except that interior cannot be stock. Someone tell me they didn't come stock with "CONTINENTAL" embroidered into each seat…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63N13pf5Kd5M25J3d1c6b292661d4cd1639.jpg"&gt;
    <a href="http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3540788103.html” target=”_blank”>http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3540788103.html

    1. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      …and some people still wonder why the generation born around that time isn't able to leave the sea of irony today. What were they thinking?

    2. engineerd Avatar

      Looks like it dropped the contents of the radiator there.

      1. I Think Not Avatar
        I Think Not

        Looks like it was after one of our recent snows had mostly melted. You can see a bit in the yard across the street, an in another photo where it's covering the hood of the car.
        When a car isn't driven, the snow that blows underneath takes a lot longer to melt, and, at least in my experience, it takes longer under the engine — no idea why.

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

      That is not stock interior, it is glorious!

  15. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    This is a Park Avenue with paint problems, and a leaky fuel line. But what is going on with his photo?
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqN,!ikFE!HTPI4rBREWmr,Lbw~~48_20.JPG" width="500">

    1. vwminispeedster Avatar
      vwminispeedster

      5/8 instagram filter

    2. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Mars Rover stitched low-res imagery.
      Not safe to send humans that close.

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

      Which pill do you choose?

  16. CABEZAGRANDE Avatar
    CABEZAGRANDE

    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/uJKXYO7.jpg&quot; width="600">
    "http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3551072938.html&quot;
    Should be titled "I liek red paint!"

    1. wisc47 Avatar
      wisc47

      Actually, apart from the flames I like it a lot, then again I've always had a sentimental thing for the Lark. Considering the shape that the body is in, I would say it has some decent value in it.

    2. Irishzombieman Avatar
      Irishzombieman

      Finally, someone captured the actual look of flames at 80 mph. The thing looks fast just sitting there.

      1. Sjalabais Avatar
        Sjalabais

        Talking from experience?

        1. Irishzombieman Avatar
          Irishzombieman

          Nope. Talking from my dreams.

    3. Alff Avatar

      If anyone in KC is tempted by this, I know where there's a cleaner, more stock one for about the same price.

  17. jeepjeff Avatar
    jeepjeff

    Look what hasn't sold, now with a $700 price drop:
    <img src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb202/mzml415/IMAG0045.jpg&quot; width="500/">

    hey, im selling my 94 gt vr-4 AWD "twin turbo" 6spd. the engine makes a noise. i got it checked by a mechanic and he said its rod bearing noise, its gonna need a lower block rebuild. the car still starts, runs, and is drive able.

    Still with 147,000 miles. Pre-blowiuppinessed Mitsubishi! Now for only $2300. Imagine that. (Is it wrong that I think I might be ever-so-slightly tempted by this given a proper garage? $2300 is far enough below book that one might not take too much of a drubbing getting it working and reselling it…)

    1. racer139 Avatar
      racer139

      Ls swap

      1. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        Part of me thinks that's giving up. Part of me thinks, that's probably the best thing to do.
        EDIT: But I really don't have the work space to tackle that, yet. So still no deal.

    2. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      Hmmm… missing front end trim, ill fitting hood, hoodpins and a rock as a parking brake.
      What could go wrong?

      1. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        You mean besides the spun bearing?

  18. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
    Scandinavian Flick

    "Best looking c5 corvette $13,000 or best offer"
    <img src="http://i.imgur.com/1FOBHjt.jpg&quot; width="300">
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3If3Fe3H45Kb5Hb5J5d22cbb6ce7c9f75182b.jpg&quot; width="500">
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3k73Gf3M95E95Hc5J8d22c109ae5a6d9a150f.jpg&quot; width="500">
    Gotta love the Racing Jake automatic shift knob…

    1. wisc47 Avatar
      wisc47

      He replaced the pop-ups with fixed headlights?! SACRILEGE!

      1. Scandinavian Flick Avatar
        Scandinavian Flick

        Not even good looking ones…
        I suppose they match the hood, but that's not a good thing in this case.

        1. Tomsk Avatar

          They're patterned after the C5R units, but yeah, they don't do anything for looks.
          <img src="http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/WMPB/ChevroletCorvetteC5R.jpg&quot; width="500" />

  19. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    I think this picture sums this one up nicely:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ee3G73H65Ld5F25M4d26c3ae5be135e418a7.jpg"&gt;
    $15,000!
    No word on if that price includes the wheels and tires missing from this pic:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3k43I33H95N45Gb5E1d26ec3af8ad04d2157f.jpg"&gt;
    Link: <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3597902253.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3597902253.html

    1. I Think Not Avatar
      I Think Not

      This car would get you so much tail on St. Pat's day in Savannah or Boston…
      But I can't be sure it's tail you'd actually want.

    2. Alff Avatar

      Isn't Rob Vanderslice better known as Vanilla Ice?

      1. jeepjeff Avatar
        jeepjeff

        Nah, Vanilla Ice's real name is Robert Van Winkle. What? I had a Vanilla Ice joke I almost made (probably was for the crapshoot last week), and I looked him up on the wikipedias.

    3. vroomsocko Avatar
      vroomsocko

      It's not easy being green.

    4. engineerd Avatar

      This. Must. Win.

    5. C³-Cool Cadillac Cat Avatar
      C³-Cool Cadillac Cat

      Danleyum…I want to cry.

  20. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    More lowrider fun:
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G73F13l75If5Ff5M2d1t2176a942f6b912cc.jpg"&gt;
    This one's not spectacularly awful or anything, but still worth including. <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3580536297.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3580536297.html

    1. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
      FuzzyPlushroom

      I actually like that. I also like that GM truck rims bolt up to those Mazdas.

    2. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      1995 all over again.

  21. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    Call me crazy, but I think the stereo on this Dodge Magnum is a bit much:
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDYwMA==/$(KGrHqN,!lEFD)–BMs4BREK9N4zFg~~48_20.JPG" width="500">

    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      There is no way that does not contain a body.

  22. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    Luv that hoodscoop!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E23o33H35G65Hb5M3d26a2e8c83ce5841244.jpg"&gt;
    Also, this truck is apparently so amazing that it is perfectly set up for either rock crawling or drag racing!
    Link: <a href="http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3597472812.html” target=”_blank”>http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3597472812.html

    1. I Think Not Avatar
      I Think Not

      Someone built this beast to be an all-terrain hoonmobile. A line lock? Ratchet shifter?
      Could be hellaciously fun once sorted.

    1. POLAЯ Avatar
      POLAЯ

      Reason for selling: Can't drive anymore, necks broken.

    2. engineerd Avatar

      Should've had a V8.

  23. Alff Avatar

    Why so many KC CL postings?!

    1. I Think Not Avatar
      I Think Not

      There must be a lot of us around here. I don't like to shop outside of my area, lest I steal someone else's thunder.
      Unless you're also in the KC area, then it's game on!

  24. joshuman Avatar
    joshuman

    Perfect for this time of year! 1942 Ford Snogo Snowblower. Wait, I'm doing this wrong again aren't I? It's only $2,500 and it is 20 minutes from where I rest my keister.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F23pe3H45N55Fe5H5d1e0cd5bf0a075a1acc.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://images.craigslist.org/3F23pe3H45N55Fe5H5d1e0cd5bf0a075a1acc.jpg” target=”_blank”>http://images.craigslist.org/3F23pe3H45N55Fe5H5d1e0cd5bf0a075a1acc.jpg

    1. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      A few squeezes of Wonder Oil in the cylinders and you can drive this bad boy home.

    2. joshuman Avatar
      joshuman

      There are a few of these around the world. Apparently, the chassis is Ford while Marmon-Herrington did a lot of conversions to 4WD. The engine in the bed would have been an International Harvester and powered the snow blower up front. One sold in Oregon for about this price. Here is a photo of a similar machine in the UK owned by Matt Rimer:
      <img src="http://www.gwim2.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/MHFA7.jpg&quot; width=300>
      Given the proximity to Snoqualmie Pass, the unit in the Craigslist ad probably did avalanche road clearing duty.

    3. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      Looks neat. Reminds me of the Russian ZIL 157 they call a "snowblower", too. One would be a fool to believe that this is the vehicle's prime activity. Converting fossil fuel into hot gas comes first.
      <img src="http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2430/dsc9362d470ton.jpg"&gt;

  25. joshuman Avatar
    joshuman

    A 1982 Toyota with a Ford 302. Sure, why not? This doesn't look horrible but it is not my thing.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I83J53oa5K45Fc5Mdd24f20bbeac90951b7a.jpg"&gt; <a href="http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3593651957.html” target=”_blank”>http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3593651957.html

    1. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      Ditch the silly wheels and I'd drive it.

    2. SSurfer321 Avatar
      SSurfer321

      So tired of Mazzi Hulks with Nitto Mud Terrains on trucks.

    3. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Very tempting…

  26. vroomsocko Avatar
    vroomsocko

    Presenting the Tasteless Truck Trilogy:
    $8,900 gets you a ’57 Chevy theme! Sure to be the only one at cars and coffee.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kd3Ia3H55Ee5F55H9d11495d311948ee1e7f.jpg&quot; width="500">
    http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/3496102717.html
    Teal-tastic!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kb3L13H65If5L15E3d1p5a4a760778ad1fb2.jpg&quot; width="500">
    http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/3571700545.html
    “…looks like it just rolled in from California!” Only $17,900!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Fa3L43N95I75Nd5Jad1m7c7eb404a0bd1bed.jpg&quot; width="500">
    http://dayton.craigslist.org/ctd/3563601277.html

    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      …just rolled from a wormhole originating in East San Jose circa 1994, specifically

    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      OOOH, California! What a far away and exciting land!

      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        I was shocked to see this particular dealer selling this… thing. They were until recently a Lamborghini dealer, and still have an interesting assortment of used rides. I'm not sure how this snuck in.

  27. pj134 Avatar
    pj134

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3ke3Na3Ha5G35K25J4d2545453a05344118c0.jpg&quot; width=500>
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K33I63H65F15M55J1d25918e6d6a0fd912fc.jpg&quot; width=500> http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3597317879
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kb3me3Md5L55E25Kad1v30d34ad73ed61868.jpg&quot; width=500>
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K93k13F75Nd5E85J7d1v7e2a719a51c417dd.jpg&quot; width=500> http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3584449690
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kf3J23H95Na5Ic5M7d24fadc691726e5155a.jpg&quot; width=500> http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3594703982
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43F43L45L85N85M7d256d0d7eed28511dd7.jpg&quot; width=500> http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3595767263
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Fc3Jd3H95L15Fd5M8d22e49af4b7ecb818ef.jpg&quot; width=500> http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3590764168
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63k83H15I75Kf5F4d1o82bd9007a76c1567.jpg&quot; width=500>
    "donks"
    Matte Black = Rat apparently
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73Jc3N15Lb5G65M9ccu3d6fc21b1bf114be.jpg&quot; width=500>
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3L13J93Hf5Gc5Ke5F6ccu84115629f4a817f8.jpg&quot; width=500>
    philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3511319342.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gd3K23La5N85F15J3d1796c207336a441065.jpg&quot; width=500> <a href="http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/3529364525.html” target=”_blank”>http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/3529364525.html

    1. Alff Avatar

      Okay, that first one is kinda awesome.

      1. pj134 Avatar
        pj134

        The pin striping and exhaust pipes are what get me. Plus you have to go into Delco to pick it up… ewww.

        1. Alff Avatar

          Is that where AC Delco comes from? I'm not familiar with that city.

          1. pj134 Avatar
            pj134

            It's short for Delaware county. I linked to the Wikipedia page for it. They have a self imposed inferiority complex that I will gladly reinforce. Here are who it is up against (mainly Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and… Chester)
            http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware_Valley

    2. JayP2112 Avatar
      JayP2112

      I'll take the 2 black Fords. New MadMax in 2014.

    3. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      When I look for local crapshoots, finds like this collection get…eh…flamed. How can one possibly beat that crap?

    4. pwned88 Avatar
      pwned88

      I'd totally take that freightliner. It's no large car but she'll do.

      1. pj134 Avatar
        pj134

        The interior sounds scary. I can't imagine the wood goes tastefully with the chrome…

        1. pwned88 Avatar
          pwned88

          You'd be surprised.

  28. vroomsocko Avatar
    vroomsocko

    You too can be radical for the low, low price of $30,000.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M23Ib3Jf5Lf5Q15Hdcct3b1e44724ee51ae6.jpg&quot; width="500">
    http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/3508800440.html

    1. engineerd Avatar

      It has at least 50 body modifications?! Hand me my checkbook!

      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        Thank you! I couldn't remember where I knew that hood from.

    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Courtesy embed:
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53I63Jb5F15H75Jad23df5418167e2317ef.jpg"&gt;
      What better personifies the Malaise era than a brown notchback Pontiac Sunfire?

      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        Wait… I actually want this. Am I doing it wrong?

    1. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
      Peter Tanshanomi

      I WILL buy a three-digit-price XJS someday.

      1. smalleyxb122 Avatar
        smalleyxb122

        As the owner of a 3 digit price XJS, this one at 5.5 times the price intrigues me. If the body truly is rust free, the fact that I’m only 3-4 hours from Pittsburg is a frightening proposition. It’s terrible how much effort it takes to convince myself that I don’t need another XJS, especially since I don’t know what role it would fill in my stable. At 13mpg on a good day, (and having 30 year old British wiring) it’s not really conducive to daily driver duty. I don’t need another project car. It’s not a viable replacement for my truck. The only practical use is as an occasional weekend cruiser, but with the inevitable repairs that it would require to maintain that role, I’d be spending too much time away from other projects.
        There was a much cheaper engineless XJS less than 20 miles from me on craigslist for a while. Let’s see if it’s still there…. Nope, but there is an XJS convertible in Detroit for $3800 that looks beautiful.
        Dangerous game, this Craigslist Crapshoot.

        1. VolvoNut Avatar

          Let me know when you are in the neighborhood and I'll buy you a beer. You know you want the car.

      1. Tim Odell Avatar
        Tim Odell

        One of my favorite company names.

  29. VolvoNut Avatar

    Or maybe the salvaged Geo Metro, previous duty as a courier vehicle? $450. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3598185699.h
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gf3F73Hc5Ge5Fe5Had26c857212366991066.jpg"&gt;

  30. Peter Tanshanomi Avatar
    Peter Tanshanomi

    150cc CRASHED IT – $75 (grandview MO)
    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/3596866871.h
    "I was cruising this and had to lay it down, bent the front wheel. it wasnt running great, but was really fast when it was. it has no exhaust either, the pipe fell off and i just went with it. "
    The front wheel looks fine. The forks and possibly the frame on the other hand…
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Gf3I13L15Ib5H15Mfd253698dc1bd9c21d91.jpg"&gt;

    1. fodder650 Avatar
      fodder650

      The rare "Ran when splatted"

  31. Wolfie Avatar
    Wolfie

    I enjoy these postings and the Hooniverse. However,as easy as it be to poke fun,these folks all had one thing they dug that old car.
    Even the lead pic of the Pontiac-truck-mobile was some guys vision. We express ourselves through our vehicles.

    1. Alff Avatar

      …sometimes. Other times we express ourselves through mockery of vehicles.

      1. pj134 Avatar
        pj134

        Not mockery, just voyeuristic joy that comes from knowing we'll be that poster one of these days.

    1. Kamil_K Avatar

      WINNER!!!!!!
      Not the most OMG car… but the whole ad…

      1. fodder650 Avatar
        fodder650

        I love this part that is actually from the ad
        PS- Write "Street's closed, pizza boy" in the subject line of your email, so I know you're not a Nigerian prince trying to reclaim his wealth.

    2. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      That's amazing. Best craigslist ad I've ever seen.

    1. dead_elvis Avatar

      Dude. Racing wiring.

      1. krazykarguy Avatar
        krazykarguy

        At least he's got a matching set of wheels.

    2. pwned88 Avatar
      pwned88

      He wants 2500 OBRO.
      OBRO…..
      O BRO…..
      Ohhhhh bro!
      Did he fire one off as he finished writing this ad?

    3. vroomsocko Avatar
      vroomsocko

      Must be the same model camera used to take pictures of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster… and UFOs.

  32. krazykarguy Avatar
    krazykarguy

    Even better!!!11!! (searching for 'custom' makes this far too easy) http://burlington.craigslist.org/ctd/3587416325.h
    <img src="http://cimages3.carsforsale.com/358890/89BD49F8-8698-431E-8A8C-31B3A70F0CE9_3.jpg"&gt;
    Be sure to check out the custom interior. Classy.

    1. dead_elvis Avatar

      That would be "custome". Even classier!

      1. krazykarguy Avatar
        krazykarguy

        Not one to toot my own horn, but this is the winner this week. If you haven't checked out the 'custome' interior, by all means, check out the link…
        …all the 3M Super 88 spray glue in the world couldn't fix that.

        1. danleym Avatar
          danleym

          I'll save people the hassle of clicking the link. The upholstery looks like this:
          <img src="http://img1.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/465/media/images/Chinese_Shar-Pei_1.jpg"&gt;

    2. pwned88 Avatar
      pwned88

      That interior looks like a gangrenous vagina.

    3. ChironRocket3 Avatar
      ChironRocket3

      See, now. A Honda Accord wagon, you had to ruin? They're not rare enough as it is? You couldn't just crap all over a dime-a-dozen sedan? Guess not.
      This just wrecked my day.

      1. vroomsocko Avatar
        vroomsocko

        Preach on brother Beavis!

  33. krazykarguy Avatar
    krazykarguy

    For my final performance of the afternoon: http://burlington.craigslist.org/ctd/3571498816.h
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G73I43Mb5K35F75Jed1p152062af4d5818fa.jpg"&gt;
    Hakuna Matata, my friends.

  34. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    Improbable that this weekly collection will stay out of the next "state of the nation"-speech. I am so stunned, my mouth is dry.

  35. Devin Avatar
    Devin

    '94 Chevy, no lowballers allowed, he got that out of the way quickly.
    <img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqV,!i8FEIEL8(jFBRChw)gztw~~48_20.JPG" width="500">
    Also, all the silver flames in the world.

    1. danleym Avatar
      danleym

      I was really hoping he'd have a set of truck nuts on there so I could make a joke…

  36. smokyburnout Avatar
    smokyburnout

    Not resting on my laurels this week, because I already found what I was going to post yesterday. Not one but TWO rotary-swapped Suzuki Samurais in my state!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G23F53Nf5Nf5I85E3d166456ae334bac18cd.jpg"&gt; http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/3527437199.htm
    Oh… the ad for the turbo one is gone. That's dumb.
    *searches CL for "dumb"*
    O_O
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ec3K63Ib5G15K35M3d224baf4a262dfb1125.jpg"/&gt; http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/3590058236.h
    "after a long life committment to make the dumb and dumber car i have . the motor is great and but it no longer runs dont know why . the car is a 1999 ford explorer fully decked out . take this car out of my drive way my wife wants it gone."

      1. Alff Avatar

        Has JDM under the hood.

    1. krazykarguy Avatar
      krazykarguy

      (from the ad title): "must goo".
      That is a red flag to stay away. Furry cars and goo don't mix well.

    2. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      Can't believe how many toilet rugs had to die for this…
      <img src="http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/68/6/AAAAAlTrZ8EAAAAAAGhvxQ.jpg?v=1188246682000"&gt;

  37. Irishzombieman Avatar
    Irishzombieman

    Love the opening pic. Also, it "has a tranny".
    Her name is probably something like "Jerome."
    http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/3594361523.html
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K43F93Nb5I45K75Mfd240c05d287a50610d7.jpg"&gt;

  38. Lex Avatar
    Lex

    Lately i've been contemplating my own Craigslist Crapshoot. I've stumbled across two low price (C. $2000) e34 535i's with manual transmissions, and i know of an e34 wagon with auto and a blown engine (so dirt cheap at $850). How hard could it be, right? All the running gear from the sedan should bolt into the wagon in a fairly straight forward manner with a fair number of interior and body parts for extras.
    And then for $3000 plus an infinite number of bloody knuckles, profanities, or a few grand more out of pocket i could be the proud owner of an e34 535i wagon. But it seems like a lot of effort for what would be the winter car and Menard's/garden center runner in the summer.
    Maybe that guy in town still hasn't parted with the '91 Quattro wagon sporting the I5 with turbo ….

  39. dropgate Avatar
    dropgate

    No E36 is complete without a John Gotti mural inside the trunk.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Kc3F13Mf5N35Ia5H6d23da6dcd70b6801e40.jpg"&gt;
    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3591229418.h

  40. scponder Avatar
    scponder

    Admittedly the car isn't that bad but the price… I could have a spark for that kind of cash!!!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3M13I73N45K95H35M8d1c13ad41dca3d412d3.jpg&quot; width="600">
    <a href="http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3540396202.html” target=”_blank”>http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3540396202.html

    1. dead_elvis Avatar

      "This ad was listed for the owner and I'm not him "
      That's always confidence-inspiring. Also, nice VT plates on that Georgia car.

    2. vroomsocko Avatar
      vroomsocko

      Brougham needs to make a comeback.

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

      I'd be all over this…if it weren't scammy looking.
      I love these fuselage yachts!

  41. acarr260 Avatar
    acarr260

    I'm admittedly late to the party, and I don't expect or desire this to win, but it has to be seen somewhere on the Hooniverse.
    In full disclosure, I noticed this as a result of a BangShift posting.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73Mf3oa5E95Fc5Med18e85c18f9e680130d.jpg&quot; width=500> http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/3531393016.html
    1942 Dodge Shortbus on a military chassis, powered by a 413 Chrysler big block on 54" tires.

    1. I Think Not Avatar
      I Think Not

      With little more than paint and some slightly smaller tires to be road-legal (and perhaps, remotely safe), this could be the ultimate all-weather party bus, no matter where your party is or what time of year!

      1. Sjalabais Avatar
        Sjalabais

        Strap a ramp to the back and park this working but ugly Volvo 242 rallye cross car (1980-model, 2700$) on the roof and it is the perfect dystopian survival package. There is no proper use for either of these cars, but the weird part of my brain made a connection based on…coolness. Or holes.
        <img src="http://finncdn.no/mmo/2013/2/vertical-3/07/7/397/232/07_357955116_xl.jpg"&gt;
        The Dodge bus ad writer's skills are amazing: "This bus is one of a kind, there is no other one of its kind!" – you say what?

        1. I Think Not Avatar
          I Think Not

          Whoa… with all of those speed holes, I'll bet that 242 approaches Ludicrous Speed.

      2. acarr260 Avatar
        acarr260

        Paint? I rather like the rusty look – just make sure that your tetanus shot is up to date.
        "Where are we going?"
        "Anywhere we f'n want!"

  42. I Think Not Avatar
    I Think Not

    I couldn't resist taking another look today, and sure enough…
    Hey you guys… no, you guys, SHUTUP. Hol' m'beer. C'mere, check out what I did to this old RX7 'vert. Thought it was a wet noodle before? Wait until you see what 5.7L of GM small block torque does to it!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3E63L73Ha5L15Ka5Hed27e213b91532b51f31.jpg"&gt;
    http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3600960439.h

  43. scponder Avatar
    scponder

    Ok, this one is a no brainer. I mean, I know someone who took one of these on as a project and the screws that hold the license plate on require financing but this one is so nice. It'll be fine.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K13F53pd5Ib5K75H9d1r2c2e98e4f4f41e46.jpg&quot; width="600">
    http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3575408957….

  44. 5keptic Avatar
    5keptic

    he admittedly did not say how many boggers it comes with
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F63pe3H95Gb5Ha5J4d220674f4bd34c712d3.jpg&quot; width="600">
    fantastic body alignment

  45. 5keptic Avatar
    5keptic

    ok the last one did not run, but for $22500, this one better, and the ad doesn't say otherwise, because it does not really say anything.
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3F23M13Ic5Nb5Eb5Fad22e925363f4e3016ca.jpg&quot; width=600px> <a href="http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3590121878.html” target=”_blank”>http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3590121878.html

    1. 5keptic Avatar
      5keptic

      nobody panic, the car is "ok" … for now!
      the ransom is 25k. the longer you wait the more pix go on the tarp
      <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K83L73J65I85H55M6ccu636ba13128631f64.jpg&quot; width=600px> <a href="http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3511125527.html” target=”_blank”>http://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/3511125527.html

  46. jeepjeff Avatar
    jeepjeff

    Still for sale!
    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3Ld3Fb3J35N45G75Mdd1h5a610c1a37461a4d.jpg&quot; width=500>
    http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/3553504484.html
    It just didn't feel like the Craigslist Crapshoot without an Ornch triple-axle Chevy Suburban. (And it looks like they just reposted it today! Wooo!)

  47. Carl Avatar
    Carl

    <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G53Fe3N95G75K95Fad26f0e96053c9d41f34.jpg&quot; width="600"> http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/3598902844.ht
    2010 Ferrari Reproduction – V6!!! Automatic!!! Only $19500