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Intro
The warm weather has us thinking of spring. Which means two-wheeled vehicles. You'll find quite a few on this list. If two wheels aren't your thing, rest assured there's plenty of other randomness here.
Salute The Wasp
10. Salute The Wasp
Vehicle: 1963 Military-Style Vespa
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Notable Features: Fully restored, electrical system upgraded from 6V to 12V
Complex Says: See, “tough” and “Vespa” aren't mutually exclusive terms. This is proof.
What A Dump
9. What A Dump
Vehicle: 1928 Ford Model A Dump Truck
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Notable Features: Recently rebuilt motor, new brakes, hand-crank mechanism for dumping the bed
Complex Says: We don't see a lot of Model A dump trucks. Imagine how good you'll look pulling up to your next job in this baby.
Not Marian Hossa
8. Not Marian Hossa
Vehicle: 1970-73 Ossa Stiletto
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Notable Features: All original
Complex Says: Ossa was a Spanish builder of motocross and trials bikes from 1949 to 1985. It was revived by a group of businessmen in 2010. If you want a piece of what originally built this company's reputation, this is a good place to start.
Contains Neither Bulls Nor Tacos
7. Contains Neither Bulls Nor Tacos
Vehicle: 1977 Bultaco Pursang
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Notable Features: Built by motocross professionals Gary “The Professor” Bailey and David Bailey
Complex Says: This is the same model--though not the same bike--that David Bailey used to win the 1978 250cc Amateur National Championship title. It comes with a few upgrades and spares, too. Also, we can't stop saying “Bultaco” out loud.
Yes, It's Italian
6. Yes, It's Italian
Vehicle: 1967 Benelli Riverside
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Notable Features: Runs well, brakes work, new seat cover, new tires, new levers, fresh oil change
Complex Says: It's a nice, honest, Italian vintage 125cc bike. Sure, you could go for a vintage Duc or Moto Guzzi. But you could also spend a lot more money.
Plastic Brick
5. Plastic Brick
Vehicle: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
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Notable Features: Runs well and has a list of upgrades, powered gull-wing doors
Complex Says: Short for “Safety Vehicle 1,” this car was meant to be the safe race car of the future. It wasn't. In fact, Time magazine rated this as one of the 50 worst cars of all time. Buy yourself a piece of automotive infamy today.
Duc In Disguise
4. Duc In Disguise
Vehicle: 1985 Cagiva Alazzurra 650
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Notable Features: Everything on bike works, comes with factory tool kit
Complex Says: The Cagiva Alazzurra is actually a Ducati. Although it doesn't happen as often as it does in the car world, sometimes motorcycles do get repackaged and rebranded--like this one. This is an evolution of the Ducati Pantah, and bike magazines of the era said it was an improvement.
Not An Ariel Atom
3. Not An Ariel Atom
Vehicle: 1936 Ariel Red Hunter 500cc Single
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Notable Features: One of only 10 made with a bronze head
Complex Says: If you're in the market for a rare British bike, you could do far, far worse than this.
BIFF! BANG! POW! WHAP!
2. BIFF! BANG! POW! WHAP!
Vehicle: One-of-a-kind Batmobile Go-Kart
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Notable Features: Completely custom-fabricated, has PA system
Complex Says: It takes loving grandparents to build a go-kart for their eight-year-old grandson. It takes even more loving grandparents to sell this labor of love to help that grandson get his first truck, now that he's 16. Grandparents that help you with your ride are a plus in our book--no matter your age.
For Your Modern Stone-Age Family
1. For Your Modern Stone-Age Family
Vehicle: Human-Powered Vehicle (HPV)
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Notable Features: Weighs 185 lbs., fully upholstered, reverse gear, disc brakes, has 380 miles
Complex Says: If you're sick of everyone having the same recumbent bicycle you do, this pedal car is your chance to stand out. We have to wonder about all your sweat soaking into the upholstery and carpeting as you ride this thing.
