The 3 Weirdest Cars You Can Buy At Auction This Weekend
Weird makes the world go ‘round. Yes. Even the car world, too. I love my mainstream performance cars as much as the next guy, and it’s true that the classics are classic for a reason. That doesn’t change the fact that you can only see so many second-gen Dodge Chargers or Ferrari F40S before you get tired of them.
That’s what makes weird cars so great. In a sea of all the typical, stale, badass rides, it’s the oddball that’s going to draw you in. If that’s the car you want to own, you’re in luck. There are plenty of them out there looking for new owners. Even better, I’ve rounded up three of them that you can actually bid on this weekend.
1953 Porsche 356 Custom Limousine
A limousine is the antithesis of a Porsche. The legendary name stamped on some of the world’s greatest sports cars is synonymous with balance and refinement, which most limos absolutely lack. Yet, that doesn’t mean you won’t find that very same badge on one.
I’ll admit, I’m not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to classic Porsches, but this thing absolutely broke my brain when I found it. That’s not to say I don’t like it, though. It’s a prime example of what you get when opposites collide, but it’s not distastefully done. The Craftsman behind it, Don “The Egyptian” Boeke, bent over backward to make sure the job was done right, and it shows. It’s weird in all the right ways and can be yours.
350-Powered 1973 Triumph TR6 5-Speed
Now this one is really speaking my language. It’s another example of two worlds meeting in the same machine. Triumph is among the most celebrated names in classic cars from the UK. Back in the ’70s, the engineers were doing things a little differently than we were here in the US, but that doesn’t mean American muscle can’t power one of these bad boys.
Under the hood of this ‘73 TR6 is a TPI 350 Chevy small-block. While you don’t need much to get this car moving, the builder did work the motor over a bit with an overbore, aluminum heads, and a cam. They don’t tell us what kind of power it’s making, but whatever it is, it’s too much for this absolute monstrosity. If you’re looking to obliterate egos, this is the machine you need.
1957 BMW Isetta 300 Bubble Window
While the other two are custom weird, this one is factory weird. Yes. BMW actually built this thing as-is. Yes. It actually saved the brand way back when.
The BMW Isetta 300 is a weirdo from every angle. The shape, the rear wheels that come together super close, the front-outward-opening door, and the general styling make you squirm every which way but loose. It’s the very best of wild ‘50s designs that have understandably been left in the past. To no one’s surprise, the overwhelming oddness has built something of a cult following for these cars, with average prices sitting in the $30,000 range. Top sellers are nearing double that. So, if you want one, now may be the time to jump.
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