Sweet Cars and Trucks

MarzNC · May 28, 2022

Ripitz said:
VW Restores the One-Off ‘Half-Track Fox’ T1 from 60 Years Ago — HICONSUMPTION

The unique Microbus boasts four axles, with a chain drive track fitted to the rear two.

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A little more about restored VW quad-axle T1 van called the Half-track Fox.

VW declares quad-axle T1 van "most off-road-capable Bulli ever"

Think "most off-road-capable VW Type 2" of all time and the T3 Syncro probably flashes to mind, perhaps a modern-day aftermarket creation like the Terracamper Terock. Ask VW, though, and it broadens the conversation with a much rarer, lesser-known model named the "Half-track Fox." The one-of-a-kind…

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Peter Minde · May 29, 2022

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Love me a Lotus Europa!

tirolski · Jun 3, 2022

There’s a 300cc BMW “car" for auction at Bring A Trailer.
Bid’s at $5K now.

1959 BMW Isetta 300

Bid for the chance to own a 1959 BMW Isetta 300 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #75,714.

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Peter Minde · Jun 3, 2022

tirolski said:
There’s a 300cc BMW “car" for auction at Bring A Trailer.
Bid’s at $5K now.

1959 BMW Isetta 300

Bid for the chance to own a 1959 BMW Isetta 300 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #75,714.

bringatrailer.com

Germany, still rebuilding post war. My late friend Colin recalled rationing in London postwar.

Peter Minde · Jun 7, 2022

This one's for @Campgottagopee. I've begun looking at used cars for my child. I know the market is tight right now. Is there any wiggle room to negotiate on price? Thank you,

Campgottagopee · Jun 7, 2022

Peter Minde said:
This one's for @Campgottagopee. I've begun looking at used cars for my child. I know the market is tight right now. Is there any wiggle room to negotiate on price? Thank you,

That's a tough one. I'd say there is some, not much. The market is still so screwy. Dealers are paying top, top, $$$ for cars right now. You might find a few hundred but I'd imagine that's it.
Finding something might be the hardest issue you'll run into right now.....

Campgottagopee · Jun 7, 2022

Honestly I'd recommend looking at new. You may have to travel but right now that's the best bang for the buck.
I say that assuming you can find a dealer to sell at MSRP.

Or you get a new whip and give yours away.

Peter Minde · Jun 8, 2022

Thanks, Camp. If I could knock a few hundred dollars off the price of used, I'd be fine with that. Not expecting a pie in the sky deal in this market.

Giving the child my car isn't an option: she doesn't drive manual.

Brownski · Jun 8, 2022

Canvas your area with an open mind, Peter. I was intent on buying a used regular cab compact pickup for our third car when junior got his license but prices were ridiculous. We got a brand new Elantra for dirt cheap instead and its been great. I bet there's some class of practical vehicle out there that isn't in such high demand.