Jalopnik: eBay

Believe It Or Not, There's A Throttle Body In These Pictures

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EDT

We thought the Ford Flathead water pump on eBay was pretty blatant in its attempt to use sexy ladies to draw our eyes to unsexy car parts, but this is ridiculous. If you believe it, there's a polished throttle body for a GM LS1 hiding in these pictures — Where's Waldo-style. We have yet to find it, but that's what the seller is claiming. Unfortunately the auction is already over, but we'd have a hard time buying parts sight-unseen anyway.

[eBay Listing]

Ferrari-Badged, Chrysler-Powered Open Wheeled "Indy Ferrari"

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Once again, a tenuous grasp of the English language, a complete lack of shame, and a bitchin' custom car have led us to eBay awesomeness. Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on a genuine Eagle Roadster. Built around a 3.5 liter Chrysler V6 from the "Cab-Forward" era, this open-wheeled, tandem-seat automobile is street legal and available for you to buy. The fun in this ad comes from the half-truths and gross overstatements of fact. For instance:

This Radical is designed to provide the maximum performance and fuel economy 25 MPG & Daimler Chrysler reliability that Radical is known the world over for. It was designed with one objective - to provide the ultimate driving experience & fun & exoticness!

And you can rest assured with notes like this:

The engine in this Radical Indy car was professionally built by Chrysler Services which is one of the premier racing engine facilities in the country. The engine has virtually 4500 miles.

[eBay listing]

Gasser Taunus!

Murilee Martin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:40:00 EDT

We can't think of a single thing wrong with this car except for the name. Drive a Taunus in North America and you'd be patiently- or maybe not so patiently- spelling it out: "T-A-U-N-U-S... no, not Taurus... I said NOT TAURUS!" Other than that, it's all aces: tunnel-rammed 289 for passing power, solid front axle for extra-safe handling, fiberglass front end for fuel economy- why, this is quite the sensible car, a nice companion for an Opel or Alfa gasser in your stable of commuter cars. Thanks to Onewheeldrive for the tip! [eBay Motors]

Jerry Seinfeld's Turquoise Porsche On eBay, What's The Deal With Yellow Seatbelts?

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A one-of-a-kind 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S owned by Jerry Seinfeld just went on eBay, and it's the perfect gift for that Porsche fan who also loves observational humor. What makes this Porsche so unique? Other than making it through Seinfeld's ownership unrolled, it's the only one of its kind with the "Blue Turquoise" paint job and yellow seatbelts to match the yellow brake calipers. The seller claims "Some Porsche collectors view this 'S' as the ultimate one of the production run." We can't verify that claim, but if you have $209,000 it can be yours today. Vehicle description below.

Jerry Seinfeld Porsche Vehicle Description This 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 'S' is the only one ever produced in the unique BLUE TURQUOISE color. The car was special ordered by Jerry Seinfeld and flown over to CA when the car was completed - this $4K charge is on the copy of the window sticker. I also have the certificate of authenticity and copies of some service records. Vin # - WPOAC2991VS375741. I also have a copy of the Jerry's original title.
Jerry put 7,839 miles on the car before he sold it on 4/14/05 and it has been in the hands of several collectors since that time. He had the special phone console installed at the dealer in Los Angeles as well as European springs added - everything else in 100% stock condition.

The car has zero flaws and I just had the car service at the local dealership here in Atlanta. The special ordered yellow seat belts are a beautiful blend w/ the stock 'S' brake calipers and is simply a breath taking Porsche. The car also features the carbon fiber steering wheel as well as the carbon fiber backed heated sport seats.

I am condensing my collection and it must go. Some Porsche collectors view this 'S' has the ultimate one of the production run.

[eBay Motors via Motive Formus]

When You Need A Big, Fast Fiat: 1972 130 Coupe

Murilee Martin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:40:00 EDT

Most of us Norteamericaños imagine a cheap, zippy 124 or 128 when we think of early-70s Fiats, so the luxurious Fiat 130 coupe appears to come from an alternate universe (in which, perhaps, the Vega and Pinto managed to compete with their Japanese rivals). It packs a snarling 160-horse DOHC V6 under the hood, as befits a car that manages to get away with a red velour interior without looking ridiculous. We'd been meaning to go photograph DSwig's 130 (and maybe talk our way into a drive), but we're too late and now it's up for sale. [eBay Motors]

Does YOUR Van Have Four Axles And A Sauna?

Murilee Martin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT

We've seen a Double Econoline and even a stretched Suburban, but most such weld-em-and-pray projects lack sufficient axles to really make a forceful statement. Not so with this 1984 GMC van, which features four axles, an overstuffed armchair, every marker light in the JC Whitney catalog, and a sauna. Really, a sauna! Thanks to Brent for the tip.

[eBay Motors]

The Skylane Is Cool, But Is It Worth 750 Grand?

Murilee Martin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:20:00 EDT

Here's a jaw-droppingly awesome custom machine dating from 1951, with a completely hand-fabricated steel body (note the lack of seams) and components from 14 different vehicles. We're talking about a work of art right out of the golden age of postwar custom cars ... yet it failed to sell on eBay with a Buy It Now of $750,000. What is this thing really worth? Did the owner make a mistake by not selling it to an insta-millionaire during the dot-com boom? [eBay Motors]

1986 Owosso Pulse Litestar, Coke-Fueled Tron Nightmares Not Included

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:40:00 EDT

The possibility of a 2010 VW 1-Liter is neat and all, but it doesn't have quite enough jet-fighter appeal to it...it seems more Flight of the Navigator than Top Gun. So what's the discerning tandem-seating aficionado to do? Why, hop on board with the Owosso Pulse Litestar of course. This Yamaha 400 CC 4-stroke powered rocket ship is a sometimes two, sometimes three-wheeled teeter-tottering airplane-cockpit wunderkind. If there are any doubts about the badassity of the Litestar, just one look at those hand-laid flames will have you reaching for your own personal afterburner.

[Ebay Listing]

So Many Hell Projects, Your Head Will Explode: Bring A Trailer!

Murilee Martin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:20:00 EDT

We didn't think it was necessary to post on BringATrailer.com, since so many of our regular readers seem to be obsessive visitors to that site, but it has come to our attention that some of you may not know about the ultimate online resource for locating Hell Projects (and not-so-hellish ones as well). For you BAT noobs, kiss the rest of your day goodbye; on the front page alone, you'll find a '53 Fiat 1100 prototype (see photo, above), a 5-for-1 Ford Woodie deal, and- most ominously tempting of all- a 14-for-1 E30 BMW M3 package! [BringATrailer.com]

Our Lives Have Been Wasted: 1986 Cadillac DeVille Fleetwood Hot Tubamino

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Oh beautiful, for spacious hot tub, and amber folds of leather. For orange paint and landau top, above four comfy seats! Cadillac DeVille, sweet Cadillac DeVille! Jalopnik sheds its grace on thee. And crown thy continental kit, with loads of chrome, and bitchin' custom grille!

Sorry, we couldn't help but break into song. This might be the greatest custom Cadillac ever built. If it was just the hot tub, it would be a ride for plebes, but for God's sake, look at everything else! White walls, custom grille and hood, that top, those chrome accents, the continental kit (so much more fitting here than on the LeBaron) — the mind wonders, the heart races. And the bidding is only up to how much!? (Thanks Slimwhitman) [eBay listing]

1984 Chrysler LeBaron: Does The Continental Kit Make It Better?

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:30:00 EDT

The Chrysler K-car is subject to both love and hate. Yes it helped save the Pentastar brand's hiney back in the day, serving as the basis for the mega-hit that was the minivan. Yes, there are still some sick-o's out there who get a kick out of raising the boost on the turbo models and surprising folks off the line. But seriously, they're just so flippin' ugly. Here's example #467: Not happy with the original wood-paneled loveliness of this LeBaron, the owner of this masterpiece decided a continental spare tire kit would be the cherry on top of a sundae of sick. Ugh. [eBay Listing via Cardomain]

Your Chance To Own A Canadian Fiero Classic: Enterra Vipre!

Murilee Martin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Forget about all those backyard Fiero hack jobs, your Fieroborghinis and your Fierraris. Really, forget 'em! You can now own a genuine Canadian-government-backed 1986 Enterra Vipre, which is currently getting some solid eBay bid action. The Enterra Vipre was based on the '86 Fiero GT chassis, so you get the mighty six-banger. Thanks to Josh for the tip! [eBay Motors]

How To Sell Your Morris Minor Hell Project

Murilee Martin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

We can just hear the conversation that took place prior to shooting these photos:

"Look, just sit on the hood and look sexy- this thing's as good as sold, baby! We'll be able to buy something that runs every day!"
"But... the hood is all icky! And why is there smoke pouring out from under the dash?"

Doing the pinup thing in a desert setting, maybe throw a little sepia on some of the shots- hey, the car is getting bids, so there's no arguing with success! Some of the shots may be mildly NSFW (if you work in an extremely prudish office). [eBay Motors]

Studemino!

Murilee Martin — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

We've seen all manner of homemade cartrucks here, and we've even posted on the Studemino kit before. However, this is the first time we've run across a finished Studemino for sale on eBay. Don't worry, no actual Studebakers were harmed during the making of this Studemino; it's a kit car based on a last-gen El Camino. Thanks to Fodder650 for the tip! [eBay Motors]

The Olsen Eagle Toronado: Expanded In Every Direction!

Murilee Martin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

When "looming garage space crises" take over your life, you have but one choice: sell your customized '73 Olds Toronado on eBay! That's what's happening here, as the no-doubt-legendary Olsen Eagle goes up for sale with a starting bid of just $8,500. This beauty cost $64,720 to build in the early 80s (almost 150 grand in 2008 bucks), so you can see it's a once-in-a-lifetime sorta deal. You can fit nine passengers, including three in the rumble seat. Yes, a rumble seat! [eBay Motors]

How To Sell A Flathead Ford Water Pump

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:40:00 EDT

When it comes to sexy engine parts, water pumps are pretty far down the list, hanging out with the motor mounts and wiring harnesses. So what do you do if if you're an eBay merchant selling water pumps for 1937-1942 Ford flatheads? How do you draw attention to your product over all the other 1937-1942 Ford flathead water pumps flooding the marketplace? Perhaps put a pretty lady in a bikini in the background? Genius.

[eBay Listing]

1948 IH Truck Plus Suzuki Samurai Plus Lots Of Work Equals... Parade Car?

Murilee Martin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:40:00 EDT

Here we have one of those projects that's just downright puzzling. Say you've got a 1948 International Harvester K-1 truck with a '48 Chrysler straight-eight flathead engine, you're packing serious metalworking skills, and you want to make something different. There's only one logical choice: you graft a Suzuki Samurai body onto it, add a long Zimmer-style hood, and you get a "parade car" for the ages. The Buy It Now is under seven grand, which is a steal given the level of craftsmanship. We're thinking race-car tow vehicle here. Thanks to UDMan for finding this one! [eBay Motors]

Two Seats, Golden Razor Blade Optional: 1978 Cadillac Opera

Murilee Martin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:15:00 EDT

Now, this fine luxury two-seater's glovebox probably doesn't have a big bag of Quaaludes and the Disco Handbook inside, but it should! The Opera appears to be a '78 Seville with shortened passenger compartment and lengthened hood, courtesy of Cotellis Custom Coaches of (where else?) Miami, and this one has been bid up to a mere $2,250 at the time of this writing. Thanks to Chillyncincy for the tip! [eBay Motors]

1957 International Metro Motor Home Could Make Anyone Into Hunter S. Thompson

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:40:00 EDT

After bright red Cadillac El Dorados and desert racers, we can imagine no other vehicle more capable of evoking gonzo journalistic activities than this International Motorhome. Sure it's a little rusty now, and this particular model would require the addition of a very powerful engine and multiple drug cabinets, but it's there, lurking beneath that perfectly patina'd yellow paint — the call of the open road. This gem is practically begging for misadventure and with only a day left it's going for a scant $1,047.22. Someone needs to get this before we do.

[eBay Listing]

Buy Two Vintage Lamborghinis For Six Grand!

Murilee Martin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

You can't even get a good Fieroborghini for $6,000 these days, and even the über-hellish Espada costs at least 15 Gs. Here comes SOS10 to the rescue, finding this 2-fer-1 Lamborghini deal for us. Sure, they're tractors, but they've got air-cooled diesel engines, huge tires, and they're genuine Lambos! [eBay Motors]

Awesome Dodge Tradesman 200, Shag Carpet Included

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

If there's one wacky automotive fad we missed but wish we hadn't, it'd have to be the vannin' movement. That wacky, proto-dekotora trend fueled by polyester and facial hair just speaks to our better sensibilities. So when we saw this groovy 1975 Dodge Tradesman 200 for sale on eBay, the urge to grow a handlebar 'stache and pick up the latest from REO Speedwagon was nearly overwhelming. This baby has got it all, sun roofs, a fridge, mirrored ceiling over a convertible bed, shag carpet, a CB radio, impossibly bitchin' paint job and matching side pipes. Go check it out over at eBay. (Thanks for the tip Dave)

Big-Block Pierce-Arrow on eBay

Ray Wert — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:37:52 EDT

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Here's something you don't see every day. These cars are usually restored to stock and parked in museums, not resto-rodded! With a Chevy 454 big-block under the hood, this gangster Pierce-Arrow would be a force to be reckoned with. And with the reserve set at $49,500, the seller assures that it's "priced for a quick sale." Better take a number!

Raymond Loewy Designed 1959 Cadillac Eldorado For Sale

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:45:00 EDT

Raymond Loewy is one of those industrial design legends who has no problem maintaining a spot in the pantheon of automotive history. The design lead for Studebaker during the post war years, Loewy and Virgil Exner, another luminary, were responsible for some of the most forward thinking and trend setting designs of the time. Loewy didn't just do work for a broad range of customers, including NASA, he also did stuff for himself. This self-commissioned 1959 Cadillac Eldorado was designed with nobody but himself in mind, and it's now on the world's largest auction block.

Here's what the seller has to say about this unique automobile:

Purchased new in 1959 by design and styling legend Raymond Loewy and shipped to his coachbuilder, Pichon-Parat of France. After it's transformation, it was painted in light blue/green metallic paint with a white roof and used by Loewy and his family forEuropean trips. It returned to New York, thereafter, to Loewy's principal residence and eventually was relocated to his Palm Springs, California residence. After clocking up approximately 41,000 kilometers, it was sold to his next door neighbor in January of 1971, and was stored until approximately 1989 when it was sold to it's third owner-a European collector. It has just been released from this collection and is now available for sale. Raymond Loewy last drove this vehicle, with the original mileage of approximately 41,000 kilometers still unchanged.

Quite a find and even though it's in a bit of rough shape, it looks to be very complete. Check out how the grille is perforated into the front of the hood — never saw that trick before. While its styling is certainly not for everyone, this Caddy is pretty damned unique. Then again, it better be. The "buy it now" price on this little slice of history is $650,000. Don't all rush the stage at once folks. (Is anyone surprised Junkman sent this tip in?) [eBay Listing]

The Greatest Fierrari Enzno Ever Sold

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:20:00 EDT

We've seen a lot of Fierraris lately, hopefully the world runs out of Fieros eventually so we aren't subjected to the ongoing night terrors they induce, but this one is particularly brash. This p**sy magnet yellow Fierrari Enzno is perhaps the finest example of the breed, complete with crooked, off-brand Ferrari prancing horse logos, four off-kilter exhaust tips, pop-up DVD player, brilliantly executed engine-cover-mounted TV antenna, luxurious APC racing seats... the list goes on and on. The best part is this car's claim to fame.

According to the seller, this car was featured in the obviously well known motion picture "13 million," a movie we all remember fondly (never mind that even IMDB has never heard of it). We just can't get over how spectacular this thing is put together. Is it possible for a car to be so bad it crosses the line into greatness? The answer is yes. (Thanks Henry) [eBay listing]

Cracked Up Noble M400 On eBay, Maybe Bigger Brakes Are In Order

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:20:00 EDT

Would you love to have a Noble but can't wait for the M600 and don't have the scratch to buy a new M400? It's your lucky day because there's a gently crash 2007 Noble M400 just waiting for you in Indiana. On top of being a sweet shade of p**sy magnet yellow and having only 8706 miles, it only needs a radiator, condenser, windshield and some super easy fiberglass work at the nose. At least, that's what the seller says. We suspect this one might have lived a very hard 8700 miles. But hey, only a $35,000 reserve! Act soon while supplies last. (Thanks Jon)

[eBay Listing]

Are You Worthy Of Alice Cooper's Studebaker Avanti?

Murilee Martin — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Maybe you passed up Jenna Jameson's Lamborghini, and Lindsay Lohan's SL65 left you cold. Well, forget about those pseudo-celebs' cars, because we've found Alice Cooper's Studebaker for sale! Avanti purists might come after you with the nearest blunt instrument when they see the modern Corvette 350 under the hood... wait, is there such a thing as an Avanti purist? Not only do you get an updated suspension and drivetrain, you get a genuine autographed Alice Cooper guitar! [eBay Motors]

A Car Couch That Costs More Than Your Real Car

Travis Hudson — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:20:00 EDT

We're glad everyone is deciding on a favorite sub-$15k new vehicle, but now it's time to look at something that costs nearly three times as much as your selected new vehicle: a custom designed Car Couch. This Car Couch is the work of Fred Bailey and unlike some other car couches, this one appears to split the car in a length-wise nature, rather than the more popular cross-wise. It's painted sunset orange pearl, includes black leather seating and has functional head and taillights. All of this can be yours for $44,000 on eBay. Can you believe that there are no bids? Act fast!

[eBay via BBG]

Magical Mystery Tour Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Sold On Ebay

Mark Arnold — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:00:00 EDT

What do you do with your Ferrari 612 Scaglietti after you've just ~~beat it to crap~~ toured around India in a 72 day, 7,000 mile jaunt? Well if you're Ferrari, you dump it to suckers on Ebay. The promotional trip known as the ~~Magical Mystery Tour~~ Magic India Discovery Tour was a journey around the sub-continent to increase awareness of the brand name. So how many Tata Nanos could have been bought for the price of the big prancing horse?

Well, at aroung $311,820 USD, you could buy something like 124 of the $2,500 Tatas. Actually, we'd rather go on the round trip from Mumbai to New Delhi with 124 Nanos than some Ferrari with an ugly paint job. Though, the money from the auction is supposed to go to some sort of charity, so it's for a good cause. We remember hearing our Jalopnik Bangalore branch was supposed to have a test drive of the 612, but that might have just been a day dream brought on by too much chicken makhani. (Hat Tip to Shrawan!) [ebay]

8-6-4-Engined Cadillac Seville Both Horrible And Badass

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:20:00 EDT

We don't quite know what to say about this spectacular example of the pinnacle of GM 80's ingenuity by the name of "Airwolf." Then again, what can you say about a 1981 Cadillac Seville equipped with not only the legendary 8-6-4 V8, but also faux fur headliner and door trim, two pop up sun-roofs, ultra-classy wide tires, bitchin' side pipes and simulated hood scoops. The only thing we are truly disappointed about with this ride is "GO ELVIS" Florida plates probably don't come with the purchase. Oh "Airwolf," you will never be complete without those plates. (Hat tip to htrodblder!)

[eBay Listing]

Shopping For An Argentine Rambler? Renault Torino Available In California!

Murilee Martin — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

We love weird South American versions of North American cars, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a car with a more complicated family tree than the Renault Torino. Conceived as the result of AMC-Renault cooperation, based on the '65 Rambler American Rogue, with body redesign by Pininfarina and power by Kaiser, the Torino was built in Argentina until 1982. We really, really want one to use for Official Jalopnik Business... and now there's this '72 for sale on eBay! Make the jump for a vastly expanded gallery. [eBay Motors]

Buy A 2008 Mustang Shelby GT500KR Now For Just...$154,991!

Ray Wert — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT

At almost $80,000, the sticker price on the 2008 Mustang Shelby GT500KR was already on the high side of ridiculous, but we knew Ford would sell every one of these purported "King of the Road" 'stangs to pony car fan-boys. With that kind of demand, you'd expect to see a little bit of margin dropped on top of the already steep price by dealers looking to milk the fans dry, but little did we know to what extent. Until we saw the following EBay auction by a Houston, Texas dealership.

The dealership, LoneStar Ford, is offering a brand-spanking new GT500KR for the bargain basement buy it now price of just $154,991. We'll give you a moment to let that sink in. You done? For the math-impaired, that's approximately a $75,000 mark up to the sticker price. Good luck with that, guys — you've officially made us want to throw up over this truck-axled super-powered 'stang. But if for some crazy reason you want a piece of this action, better hurry because you've only got two more days left to slap down your cash. [EBay via Carscoop]

Turbine-Powered Porsche 928

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:20:00 EDT

Does your 1984 Porsche 928 leave you wanting for more? Do you possess a latent desire to rev your engine to 30,000 RPM while roasting marshmallows over an open exhaust? By jove have we got something to scratch that itch. This Boeing 502-6 turbine-powered Porsche 928 is on the sales block and we're practically running to buy futures in Jet-A. Need an exhaust outlet? Chop a hole in the hood. Prospective buyers ask you questions? Reply in all caps and insult their intelligence. And check it out — it even runs! (Hat tip to fiat22turbo!)

[eBay Listing]

Jerrari, When A Ferrari And A Jeep Make A Baby

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:20:00 EDT

When Enzo Ferrari turned down Bill Harrah's request for a 4x4 Ferrari, Harrah did what any wealthy car collector would, thumbed his nose at Maranello and built his own. Taking a 1969 Jeep Wagoneer and mating it with a Ferrari 365 GT, the Jerrari was born. While its original 4.4L V12 is long gone in favor of a far more reliable 350 V8, the weirdly attractive bodywork and handsome interior are still all there. Not only is it in impeccable shape, it's up for auction on eBay.

Yes indeed, one of the two ever built is going against the block and at the moment of writing, fetching a positively reasonable $8,100. Sure there are over six days left before the winner is declared, and it is out in LA so all those red meat loving, SUV driving wackos will be all over it, but still — Ferrari SUV. Cool. [eBay Listing] (Thanks for the tip mtdrv)

Basket Case Vespa 400 Will Be Check Writing Extravaganza

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

The march of soul crushing eBay projects continues. After seeing the amazingly terrible mid-engined 1976 Mustang II yesterday, a less malaise but far more European project emerges from the bay of 'e' and it's a terrifying one. 28,000 examples of the Vespa 400 were built in France between 1956 and 1961 using an Italian design and sporting as much as 17 horsepower. This one is almost completely disassembled and comes with seven crates of parts. That's a looooong way from mint Vespa 400's we saw at Autorama two years ago. Good luck on this project to whoever is insane enough to to hit the bid button. (Thanks for the tip Robert)

[eBay Listing]

1976 Ford Mustang II Converted To Mid-Engined Nightmare

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:40:00 EDT

The never ending smörgåsbord of awesome and terrifying projects that is eBay Motors leads us to a steaming heap of horror today with this very uniquely modified 1976 Ford Mustang II. The poster child for the malaise era, this particular 2.3L terror began its transformation to a mid-engined beast way back in 1978 and ended in 1988 when the over enthusiastic seller got too busy to continue work. What you get is a chassis last driven in 1984 with a plaster mold over the front and rear and what looks like a sliced up C3 Corvette tail end.

[eBay Listing]

Tim Burton's Batmobile Makes You Feel Like Michael Keaton

Mark Arnold — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:40:00 EDT

Want to be just like Bruce Wayne's superhero alter-ego, but don't want to build your own Flatmobile? Well, you could just buy this. It's a real Batmobile from the Tim Burton-directed films starring Michael Keaton. And this ain't just a prop, it actually runs too, though we're not too sure how practical (or legal) it would be for daily use. Of course the price isn't very practical either, at a current asking price of $500,000. For that money, we'd rather have Bruce Wayne's Lambo. Vehicle description from the current seller after the jump:

Na na na na na na na na na na BATMAN. That is what your neighbors will say when you pull into the driveway. How many people do you know that have a Ferrari, a Mercedes, a Lamborghini, or a Corvette? My guess would be there is at least one of these in your neighborhood. Now how many Batmobiles are in your neighborhood. None, because there were a total of 5 of these cars made.
Here it is one of 5(yes 5 that is not a typo) cars that could have been in the "Batman" movie staring Micheal Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Five cars were built for the movie and this car is the number five car. Being that this car originally was owned by Warner Bros productions it is important to note that the buyer will have to sign a contract with them and some other legal items. If you would like to know more about this, contact me and I will give you all the details.

The car is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. The chassis is custom built and the motor is a Chevrolet 350. There an o doors on the door. To get in you have to be able to enter through the top where the canopy opens, just like in the movie. There is no title to this car and will only be sold with a bill of sale.

Batman 5 has been sitting in the "Batcave" for almost five years now, and it is time for another Batman enthusiast to enjoy her as much as I have. Please contact me with any questions you have. Any questions except for what my reserve is.

[eBay]
Hat Tip to DoggieDaddy, Michael, and eflowt

1967 Chevy Impala With ToteMotel Camper For Sale, Seller Doesn't See What's So Damn Funny

Murilee Martin — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:20:00 EDT

When you're trying to sell a beat-to-hell '67 Impala wagon equipped with an even more beat-to-hell ToteMotel camper on the back, you have to figure on a few chuckles from potential buyers. Here we have a seller who feels so confident that his or her Impala/ToteMotel combo will make its reserve price that wisecracking questions are just water off a duck's back:

Q: My Ole hound dog Buck Shot saw this and wants to come see it himself.he doesn't have any money but he can hunt critters for you to pay it off.What should I tell the boy?
A: Tell him you are going into stand up comedy.

It needs a little work, but imagine how much fun you'll have in a ToteMotel- why, the name alone is a winner! Thanks to DeadFlorist for the tip! [eBay Motors]

Burt Reynolds Trans Am on eBay

Ray Wert — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:30:27 EDT

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

This 1978 Special Edition Y82 Trans Am was driven by Burt Reynolds while he was consulting with YearOne on the Bandit cars, and has been featured in Hot Rod twice. Looks pretty solid, though it has patch panels in the rear quarters, so not exactly virgin sheetmetal. Seems like the bidding is off to a healthy start on eBay.

Once more for the record I'd like to say that Pontiac is CRAZY if they don't come out with another Trans Am. And I'm sure Burt would be willing to help out.

1980s New Jersey Time Capsule: 19K-Mile Datsun 240Z Could Be Yours!

Murilee Martin — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Those of you who believed El Suburbanimo to be the ultimate New Jersey vehicle might want to reconsider after you take a look at this '73 Datsun 240Z. Back in the early 80s, with just 19,721 miles on the Z's clock, its owner decided some custom touches were in order. A little body kit here, some stripes and TURBO emblems there, and then the finishing touch: a small-block Chevy engine. It's awesome! BZR found this gem for us; make the jump to read his description. [eBay Motors]

Like a time warp straight out of the 70s, with every optimistic Malaise-denying piece on there. Every angle induces another "Oh my God" reaction, every feature seems like some unholy caricature of a kitsch utopia. Makes "Black Gold" look restrained and tasteful by comparison, and pretty much every other 70s special edition seem subdued as a result.

If you're featuring this car on Jalopnik (and I sincerely hope you do, it's too good to pass up), it would be a crime against humanity not to feature the skewed front bumper with "AWESOME" scrawled across the front (the only way it would be cooler is if it was backwards, like the TURBO markings on a BMW 2002) and the He-Man-inspired fantasy art on the hood scoop. Clearly the owner had a massive polyester-panted hard-on for shaggin-wagons as well as the beauty and majesty of the upcoming 1980s, a better time improved by TECHNOLOGY! Is it any surprise this car is from Jersey?

Oh, and it's got no engine. Natch.

2009 BMW 7-Series Bumper Hits EBay?

Ray Wert — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:30:00 EDT

According to our friends over at Pistonheads, the best place to get a gander at what the new 2009 BMW 7-Series looks like isn't by setting up a tripod on the Nurburgring or by chatting up the forum fan-boys. Nope, it's heading over to EBay where apparently the front bumper for the next generation F01 BMW 7-Series has popped up on the auction site and is now going for a not-so-hefty 5 Euros. We've no idea if the seller is yanking our chain, but if they are, the joke's pretty damn funny. Now only if someone could tell us where to find our Flowbee package. One more pic from the reverse after the jump.

[via Pistonheads via JF @ FastLaneDaily]