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Uncommon Motors

When ordinary just won't do

Custom Shorty Electric VW Bus with Nissan Leaf Drivetrain

July 28, 2019 by Paul Crowe

Most electric cars don't really make a visual statement, for that you need to go custom and this short wheelbase 1966 VW Bus utilizing a Nissan Leaf all electric drivetrain is definitely an eye-catcher. If your commute is short and you don't mind getting a lot of attention, this is for you. The shorty conversion is almost cartoonish, though in a good way, but it's also … [Read more...]

This 1962 Dodge Lancer Pro Street RestoMod Gets a Big Power Boost

July 23, 2019 by Paul Crowe

The 1962 Dodge Lancer is almost identical to the 62 Plymouth Valiant, a few exterior changes, but essentially the same car. We've covered the Valiant before, so when I saw this Lancer, especially one that's been restored and modified for performance, I had to point it out. It was doing drag duty for years until retired and put back on the street. The seller has a long … [Read more...]

Classic 1959 Porsche Diesel Tractor

July 22, 2019 by Paul Crowe

It's interesting to compare machinery of all types designed in Europe and the USA. Any train buff can instantly identify locomotives from the continent vs locomotives designed and built in the US, and this tractor, a 1959 Porsche, like the Lamborghini we spotlighted before, has a look all its own. Nothing like this ever rolled off the John Deere assembly line and it's not just … [Read more...]

1965 Lamborghini 5C Crawler Tractor

September 30, 2017 by Paul Crowe

1965 Lamborghini 5C crawler tractor from the famous Italian builder

Say the name Lamborghini and what comes to mind? For the vast majority, it's exotic Italian sports cars, but Ferruccio Lamborghini was making tractors before he ever made a car and this 1965 Lamborghini 5C Crawler tractor is a great example of the breed. Powered by a 3 cylinder diesel engine, it looks like it would have been every bit the capable agricultural … [Read more...]

1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL With Factory R Code 427

August 26, 2017 by Paul Crowe

1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Factory R Code 427

If you're looking for an early 60s American muscle car, one of those rare factory equipped racers sold for street duty, look no further, your ride is here. This is a fully restored 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500XL that came from the factory with a 427 cubic inch, 425 horsepower, dual quad "R code" race engine. It also has a factory 4 speed and a "NoSpin" limited slip differential. … [Read more...]

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Previously on Uncommon Motors

Offyette Quarter Midget Racer

Offyette Quarter Midget Racer

1965 Lamborghini 5C crawler tractor from the famous Italian builder

1965 Lamborghini 5C Crawler Tractor

J.P. Morgan Jr's private 1925 Pullman railcar

JP Morgan’s Private Pullman Railcar

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