On the same lot as yesterday’s find is something a bit more interesting,  a Chrysler TC, by Maserati (1989-91).  This was a limited run of 7300 mildly tuned and modified LeBarons, hand-assembled in Italy by Maserati.  While the LeBaron is a boring, forgettable car, the proportions and details on this car command a bit more attention.  That opera window hasn’t aged well, but I still think I might still drive this…at least in all black with the 2.2L and m/t 5 speed.

Seen in Twentynine Palms, CA

Remember when it was cool to have a car that looked like it was from the ’20s, but with sweet ’80s technology?  Gladly I don’t becasue I was too young to see this miserable thing on the street.  Granted, there is a soft spot in my heart for the Excalibur II, but this- a Classic Motor Carriage Gazelle,is pretty sad…a disgrace to the Mercedes Benz SSK It was trying to invoke.  

Apparently it was available as a kit or purchased complete, with the chassis being none other than a miserable Ford Pinto.  Classy.  Available soon at Rad Wheels!

Seen in Twentynine Palms, CA

This is what appears to be a 1960-61 Chevrolet Apache converted to a delivery van, unfortunately left to rot in the back lot of the fabulous 29 Palms Inn.  It’s a great color and looks to have been manufactured by the “Skagit” coach builders, which I haven’t been able to find information on…and how about that awesome vintage Apple logo?

Seen in scenic Twentynine Palms, California