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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...]

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...]

1959 Cadillac Broadmoor SkyView Sightseeing Limousine

May 14, 2017 by Paul Crowe

1959 Cadillac Eldorado Broadmoor Skyview

At first glance, you might think it's a repainted hearse or repurposed ambulance, but the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Broadmoor Skyview is neither of those, it was purpose built by Superior Coach for the Broadmoor Hotel of Colorado Springs, Colorado as a way to take advantage of the scenic beauty of the area, carrying guests in a sort of observation car that allowed them to see the … [Read more...]

1967 Sunbeam Alpine RestoMod with Nissan Turbo Power

May 9, 2017 by Paul Crowe

The owner of this Alpine purchased it used and after surveying the condition it was in due to a previous owner's "improvements," he decided there was little choice but to do it right, which basically meant removing all of those earlier "upgrades," taking the car down to bare metal and starting fresh. Absolutely everything has been redone.Instead of going the Tiger … [Read more...]

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Previously on Uncommon Motors

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

JP Morgan’s Private Pullman Railcar

1940 Power Horse - the missing link when horses still roamed the farm

1940 Power Horse – the Missing Link Between Horse and Tractor

Turbonique thrust engines

Turbonique Thrust Engines to Satisfy Your Inner Mad Max

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