Two Wheels Good, Three Wheels Better: 1981 Tri Magnum

It's hard to remember that there was a time before those disposable rideshare electric scooters were a plague on cities across this country.  It was a simpler time when someone had to find something else to make a total fool of himself in front of the world...and I can't imagine a better way to do it than sitting in a hammock with your knees above your head as you are slowly macerated in a sweaty fog of unburnt fuel, combustion blowby, and shame.  Yes.  It was 1981 and you are driving an enclosed trike -- a fiberglass middle finger to all those who might judge you...coffin sized and ready to be lowered into your final resting place. At least then, nobody will see you. Find this 1981 Tri Magnum offered for $5500 in Piggott, AR via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Mine Mine Mine: 1993 Autozam AZ-1

I really don't understand the Japanese used car market.  On one hand you can't touch a MkIV Supra for less than $50k, but you could get something that is cooler, more unique, and more Japanese for much less money.  Plus you get gull wing doors and mid engine power.  Find this 1993 Autozam AZ-1 offered for $16,500 in Olympia, WA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

A Mazda By Any Other Name: 1993 Autozam AZ-1 Turbo

It constantly amazes me that people buy brand new cars from auto dealers that litter the planet.  I understand that some people really love the new car smell and want something that won't strand them on the side of the road...but why anyone would buy a new Smart ForTwo for $15k when you can get an Autozam AZ-1 is like paying to eat rat poison when you can get free pumpkin pie. People are weird. Find this 1993 Autozam AZ-1 Turbo offered for $16,500 in Sarasota, FL via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Corvair Powered: 1970 Meyers Manx SR2

The Meyers Manx was the original dune buggy for the everyman, but the roofless, doorless, and dry-weather-only setup isn't for everyone, so Bruce Meyers designed the SR2 version which added a small top and gullwing scissors doors. The builder of this example ditched the typical VW flat-4 and instead went for a quad-carbed Corvair flat-6 for ultimate awesome. Find this 1970 Meyers Manx SR2 here on ebay bidding for $10,300 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go.

Winged Victory: 1990 Toyota Sera

The Toyota Sera  was a Japanese market only 2+2 built on the compact Paseo platform from 1990-1996, which would be an otherwise completely forgettable front-drive penalty box except for its gullwing doors and JDM exclusivity.  With the doors closed and your econobox blinders on you'd probably drive or walk right past a Toyota Sera -- it does look like a Paseo or Tercel from the early 1990s.  But the minute you pop those doors and show off that right hand drive, you'll have JDM fans boys all over you like you are offering free vape pens.  Find this 1990 Toyota Sera offered for $13,000 in New Port Richey, FL via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

"Luxury Sports Car Kit"- 1993 Bradley GTII

The second of the Sunday kit car duo was the design handiwork of former Shelby American employee John Chun for Bradley Automotive.  The GTII debuted in 1976 was a upmarket move for Bradley as the second gen cars featured true gull wing doors with frames, lower door sills, steel reinforced roof, improved bumpers, and better gauges along with a roomier interior.  This particular car must have taken a while to assemble as it is running on a 1977 VW pan and titled as a 1993 model.  Find this 1993 Bradley GTII for sale in Islip, NY for $4,000 via craigslist.

Mixed Breed Fighting Bull?- 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT Replica

It is kit car Sunday here at DT!  We have a duo of gull-wing cars for your reading enjoyment.  First up is real mongrel of a vehicle that started life as a 1987 Fiero.  The chassis was stretched and then fitted with a pretty convincing Diablo VT body kit, proper fitting Compomotive wheels, and a cocaine white paint job.  At this point you may be expecting some sort of General Motors drivetrain swap, but this beauty throws us a curve ball with a Honda VTECH V6  and auto trans under the bonnet.  This car is such a odd duck that it is best to let the pictures and two videos do the talking.  Find this 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT replica for sale in West Babylon, NY for $24,500 via craigslist.

Wings 'n' Thongs: 1990 Toyota Sera

Are you going to be the guy who buys some oddball car just because it has cool doors? Sure. I guess there are far more terrible reasons to buy a car...and I am certainly one of the people who encourages this sort of errant behavior...so get crackin! Find this 1990 Toyota Sera offered for $7800 in Seattle, WA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Siren Song: 1991 Toyota Sera

Do you want to be the center of attention at any car gathering?  Forget an over restored piece of American muscle, or some overpriced piece of Eurotrash.  And forget everything you know about getting attention...just pop open one of the scissors/wing doors on your Toyota Sera and attract car guys like a free beer.  Find this 1991 Toyota Sera offered for $7200 on Las Vegas, NV craigslist.  Tip from Rock On!

Gullwinger: 1982 Aquila VW Kit

The Aquila kit car is a forgotten piece of fiberglass that was offered in the 1980s as a way to spruce up your aging Volkswagen Beetle.  A small California based company called American Fibre Craft built the bolt-on pieces of the kit and something in the nature of 150 examples were sold...which is both a good thing and a bad thing.  The good part is that if you own one, you'll never accidentally try to stick your key in someone else's door, but the bad news is that Aquila specific parts and specs aren't easy to locate.  Find this 1982 Aquila VW Kit offered for $9,500 near Atlanta, GA via craigslist.  Tip from Kalen.

5k: Wings Up: 1990 Toyota Sera

The Toyota Sera  was a Japanese market only 2+2 built on the compact Paseo platform from 1990-1996, which would be an otherwise completely forgettable front-drive penalty box except for its gullwing doors and JDM exclusivity.  Find this 1990 Toyota Sera offered for $7,100 near Seattle, WA via craigslist. Tip from Johnny.

5k: White Washed: 1975 Bricklin SV-1

The Bricklin SV-1 was brainchild of billionaire Malcolm Bricklin and is no stranger to the pages of the DailyTurismo as these gull-winged equipped nightmares are often mistaken for kit cars and sell for pocket change.  The SV-1 name means Safety Vehicle 1 (did they honestly expect they would build another model?) and it was designed by noted 60's Batmobile designer Herb Grasse. Find this 1975 Bricklin SV-1 offered for $6,500 here on craigslist, located in Atlanta, GA. Tip from Kalen.

5k: Aquila's Heel: 1963 Aquila Gullwing VW Kit

The Aquila Gullwing is a forgotten kit car made in the 1980s by American Fibre Craft that has recently created a lot of noise for a 40-horsepower, VW-based kit car. This exact car, number 137 of 150, sold for $9,500 at Mecum in late January, and a similar one sold in June for $9,995. Plus, the original Aquila molds just sold in January. Something is afoot. If our hunches are right and someone is starting a spec racing series for these, this is your chance to be part of it. Find this 1963 Volkswagen Aquila Gullwing for $4,050 with no reserve in Austin, TX via eBay.  Words by DT contributor slowcarSLOW-MPGlol.