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This 25-Feet Long Dodge Viper Limo Is A One-Off But Failed To Sell

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There are a number of wild creations in the ever-eccentric world of limousines and this Dodge Viper is certainly one of the more extreme conversions we’ve ever come across.

The car was recently listed up for sale on eBay and while it failed to sell, it is still worth talking about considering just how bizarre it is. Apparently, this is the only Dodge Viper in the world that has been converted into a limousine and as a perfectly good Viper had to be ruined to create it, we certainly hope there aren’t any others like this.

Those who built the car managed to keep the front end of the Viper intact, so much so that if you cover up the rest of the car, you could be excused for thinking it was just like any other. However, once you cast your eyes beyond the crash bar behind the two front seats, that’s where things start to get unique.

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There is a massive passenger compartment that can apparently accommodate 12 passengers and unlike most other limousines, this one is a convertible. Like the front end, the rear of the limousine is just like a normal Viper.

Few details about the car were provided in the eBay listing, other than the fact that it retains its standard 8.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine and that it has been used for numerous TV shows, commercials, and events. It is apparently 25-feet long and was listed online with a minimum starting price of $135,000. However, no one placed a bid.

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Would You Drop $30,000 For A Ultra-Low Mileage 1991 Honda Prelude SI?

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If you own a Honda from the 1990s or early 2000s with reasonably low mileage, now could be the time to sell it, as evidenced by this 1991 Prelude SI that we’ve come across for sale.

While the Prelude may not get quite the attention that other Hondas of the day do, it is well regarded among the Japanese brand’s aficionados.

Being a 1991 model, this Prelude is a third-generation model that Honda produced from 1987 to 1991. It features pop-up headlights and, although at the time it was available with four-wheel steering, there’s no mention in the listing if this Prelude has it.

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This example is powered by a high-revving 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder pumping out 135 hp. Sure, that’s not much by modern standards, but the Prelude is very light and is a joy to take through the corners.

This particular Honda Prelude Si is finished in white, has 13,025 miles (20,961 km) on the clock, and has been “meticulously maintained” while covered in a climate-controlled garage, according to the listing. The seller adds that the car has never been driven in the rain and is equipped with every power option, including power windows, locks, and mirrors. The aluminum wheels are also wrapped in tires with 90 per cent of their tread left.

If the Prelude has your attention, you can make an offer on eBay where it’s listed with a ‘Buy it now’ price of $30,000.

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1988 Pulse Autocycle Is An Aircraft-Shaped, Honda Goldwing-Powered Oddity

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Is it a plane or is it a car? Well, none actually – it’s the Pulse Autocycle, of which around 360 units were made between 1984 and 1990.

The brainchild of aircraft engineer Jim Bede, the Pulse Autocycle (originally known as the Litestar) was a cross between a motorcycle and a car – hence the ‘autocycle’ in the name. That’s a very simplistic way of describing it, obviously, because one also needs to consider the very unusual design of the vehicle which took heavy inspiration from airplanes, particularly fighter jets.

Actually, the fiberglass shell that protected the two passengers placed in tandem was reminiscent of the Bede BD-5 small aircraft, another of Jim Bede’s creations.

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One cannot overlook the fact that the Autocycle had wings too, although those were not used for flying but rather to connect the vehicle with the 8-inch side wheels that helped it maintain balance at rest or while turning. Despite technically having four wheels, it was classified as a three-wheeled motorcycle in most states because a maximum of three wheels would touch the ground at any given time. It was also referred to as a Ground Cruising Recreational Vehicle (GCRV).

If you’re excited by the prospect of owning an airplane-like design that is actually a motorcycle with helper wheels and a steering wheel, there is one you can buy right now. Available on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $27,800, this 1988 Pulse Autocycle features a Honda Goldwing 1,200cc four-cylinder boxer engine making 94 horsepower and a fully rebuilt black and red diamond stitched leather interior.

According to the listing, it has 11,071 miles (17,817 km) on the odometer and comes with a fully documented history, two keys, and the factory tow bar. The seller also says the Autocycle has been serviced recently with a new timing belt, as well as new front, rear and outrigger tires.

Standard equipment includes a sliding plexiglass canopy, five-speed manual transmission, air conditioning, front dash blower, AM/FM/cassette radio, power retracting headlamp, and a power windshield wiper.

Accurate specifications of the Pulse Autocycle are quite hard to find, but thanks to the low weight of around 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and the 0.193 drag coefficient, the unusual vehicle is said to do 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in under 7 seconds and reach a 130 mph (209 km/h) top speed when equipped with the Honda-built 1,100cc and 1,200cc engines.

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