As the calendar inches away from summer and into the brisk embrace of autumn, the automotive landscape undergoes a subtle yet predictable shift. Out in Queens and across the country, the lingering heat of an extended summer season is fighting a losing battle against changing leaves, but the changing season brings with it a distinct wave of vehicular listings. As cooler weather looms, many enthusiasts realize a harsh reality: cool cars, project bikes, and track toys take up precious space. Storage costs money, and the burden of sheltering motorcycles, race cars, and half-finished projects through the winter months prompts many owners to clear out their garages.
The result is a surge of intriguing, unusual, and deeply compelling machinery surfacing on online marketplaces like Facebook. From unfinished VIP builds and heavily modified sport compacts to rare imports and turn-key professional race cars, this week’s curation of online automotive listings offers a window into the varied, eccentric tastes of internet car culture. Whether buyers are looking for a project to finish in their garage or an exotic track weapon, the digital marketplace remains a treasure trove of automotive eccentricity.
1994 Nissan Cedric – $5,000
Opening this week’s digital showcase is a 1994 Nissan Cedric, currently sitting as a work-in-progress VIP build waiting for its next owner to cross the finish line. The car presents a unique opportunity, though it does come with a few notable mechanical hurdles—namely, a slipping transmission and the complete absence of a reverse gear.
For the right builder, however, these shortcomings are merely invitations. The prescribed remedy among enthusiasts is straightforward: drop in a Nissan CD009 transmission, widely regarded for its robust durability, and the drivetrain concerns are largely solved. Visually, this Cedric deviates from the traditional formula of square, blacked-out aesthetic typical of many VIP builds. Instead, it leans heavily into a silver and chrome motif, accented by amber-free headlights and side markers, paired with a matching gray interior. To truly elevate the build, a prospective owner would likely want to ditch the current setup for a fresh set of ultra-large, mirror-chrome wheels designed to fill the wheel wells with absolute zero regard for sidewall. Once completed, the car will certainly warrant a new round of professional photography to capture its finished state.
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 – $6,500
Finding a Yamaha Tenere 700 priced below $7,000 is no longer a rare anomaly, marking a healthy maturation in the middleweight adventure motorcycle market. It is a sign of a robust secondary market where machines with tall off-road suspension frequently find their way into the hands of riders looking to customize them with aftermarket components like Yoshimura exhaust pipes.
This particular 2021 model, however, stands apart from the standard sub-$7,000 offerings thanks to a striking, custom graphics package that elevates its visual appeal well beyond the factory white and red finish. Alongside standard desirable modifications—such as skid plates, tail tidies, and high-mounted exhausts that remain vulnerable during a tip-over—the unique wrap gives this middleweight ADV a genuinely distinctive road presence that cannot be found on standard marketplace listings.
2004 Pontiac GTO – $10,000
Embodying a distinctly raw brand of automotive enthusiasm, this late-model Pontiac GTO pairs an LS1 V8 engine with a supercharger and a methanol injection setup. The modifications are physically evident right down to the hood, which features a crudely cut scoop to accommodate the supercharger assembly while simultaneously serving as the primary air intake.
Coated in a vibrant purple hue that extends to the interior—with the exception of a contrasting gray rear bumper and a black aftermarket hood scoop—this GTO is a rolling testament to uninhibited horsepower. The seller’s hub dyno reportedly registers the output at around 430 wheel horsepower, aided potentially by the ram-air effect of the protruding hood setup. While the passenger side features a noticeable spot of corrected paint, it easily qualifies as "patina" in the grand tradition of high-horsepower street cars.
1992 Toyota HiAce – $12,500
Imported Japanese vans continue to captivate enthusiasts, but this 1992 Toyota HiAce presents more questions than answers. Most notably, a mysterious roof structure outfitted with solar panels suggests a past life as a camper, yet the interior has been entirely stripped bare. With the solar panels remaining bolted to the roof—though their operational status and wiring connections remain undocumented—the van occupies a strange middle ground between camper conversion and blank canvas. Lacking the resources for an international historical investigation into the vehicle’s provenance, the next owner will have to inherit the task of tracking the VIN and uncovering the stories of whoever once slept beneath its solar-paneled roof.
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Limo – $69,000
For those whose automotive desires lean toward the exceptionally ostentatious, the digital marketplace occasionally delivers bespoke creations like this stretched 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Limousine. Finished in white and retaining its supercharged powertrain beneath the elongated bodywork, this custom luxury build transforms the traditional British flagship SUV into a rolling venue designed strictly for high-end transport.
2001 KTM 640 Custom Scrambler – $4,500
Building a modern motorcycle to convincingly mimic a vintage machine is a difficult engineering feat, as modern frames, geometry, and air intakes rarely mirror the aesthetic of classic Japanese standards like the Honda CB750. Rather than attempting a deceptive backdated illusion, the creator of this 2001 KTM 640 Custom Scrambler embraced its contemporary roots. Designed as a vintage-inspired supermoto, the build makes no effort to hide its modern exhaust, controls, or wheels. The result is a cohesive custom motorcycle that succeeds by celebrating its mechanical reality rather than masking it.
1998 Honda Civic – $13,500
A staple of the enthusiast tuning scene, this 1998 Honda Civic hatchback packs a comprehensive list of high-performance upgrades, including a K-swap, Type R suspension components, an S2000 instrument cluster, a KPro ECU, and a Skunk2 intake. The seller notes the transmission is a stock RSX Type S unit, despite the K-series engine originating elsewhere. Interestingly, despite the depth of the modification list, the listing provides only minimal documentation and three exterior photographs, leaving the interior and engine bay entirely unseen—a phenomenon increasingly common in the modern trading of modified sport compacts.
1989 Citroen 2CV – $10,000
The Citroen 2CV represents a specific philosophy of minimalist motoring that commands a dedicated following worldwide. This 1989 example stands out primarily through its distinct yellow and black two-tone paint scheme, an unconventional arrangement for the chassis that extends matching treatment down to the wheels. Parked against a backdrop of more mundane modern traffic, the French classic offers a striking visual contrast rooted in mid-century design.
2022 Ural Gear Up – $14,499
Sidecar motorcycles occupy a unique niche in the modern powersports market, forcing riders to adapt to asymmetric handling dynamics while offering passengers a distinct seating arrangement complete with a backrest and rear trunk. While the Ural Gear Up retains its connection to a rugged military lineage long after the era of its original inception, these sidecar-equipped machines continue to attract riders looking for an entirely unconventional two-wheeled (or rather, three-wheeled) experience.
2025 Hyundai Elantra N TCR EVO Race Car – $99,000
For buyers whose garage space is better suited for a dedicated track weapon rather than a daily driver, this turn-key 2025 Hyundai Elantra N TCR EVO race car offers genuine professional-grade motorsport capability. Drenched in a bold black, green, and blue racing livery, the single-seat machine is built strictly for the circuit. The most eccentric detail of the listing, however, is the presence of a VIN written directly onto the roll cage—raising amusing, if legally improbable, questions about the viability of registering a sophisticated TCR race car for street use.
