Mardi Grass Cutter: 1926 Ford Model T Hot Rod

Just time for Fat Tuesday: The Ford Model T hot rod is an iconic car -- and not just because it revolutionized automotive production technique, but because Ford put 16 million on the road at a time when the horse was still running around and cars were things for rich people.  You don't see many original Tin Lizzies on the road today, but you will find the occasional hot rod just looking for a few strip of road to terrorize.  Find this 1926 Ford Model T Hot Rod offered for $8,900 in Zachary, LA. Tip from Rock On!

Laissez Les Lent Temps Rouler: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

We continue our celebration of Mardi Gras with cars that wear masks...specifically cars that appear to be something that they aren't.  The 2nd generation Camaro Z28 appears to be a sporty 2+2, but it is actually a dog that would be trounced in a sprint to 60mph by a new Chevy Volt. That doesn't mean I wouldn't want one...Find this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 offered for $13,650 in Nashville, TN via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Renesis: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle RX-8 Power

Happy Fat Tuesday to all the Cajuns, Louisianans, and alligators out in the audience, let me tell ya, nothing beats a good party down in the bayou country. Mardi Gras/Carnival/Shrove Tuesday marks the last day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of lent.  Modern celebrations include dressing up for huge street parties and decorating elaborate masks, so what better way to celebrate than with a car that is masquerading as something else.  Find this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle RX8 Swap offered here on eBay for $5,500 buy-it-now, located in Spring Valley, CA.  (The Renesleetle was previously featured in June of 2015).  Tip from Rod S. 

DTO: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: 1957 Ford Thunderbird Custom

Mardi Gras is an oft-misunderstood festival of celebration in preparation for lenten fasting and penance observed in the Roman Catholic and Anglican tradition.  The name Fat Tuesday comes from the ritual clearing rich & fatty foods from the shelves of pantries in preparation for the fasting and eating bland foods for lent. Today the celebration of Mardi Gras (or Carnival/Shrove Tues) involves parades with people wearing masks, consuming copious quantities of alcohol and taking off their shirts...so what better way to avoid the lean days of lent than by sharing a few masked custom creations that will lighten your wallet.  Find this 1957 Ford Thunderbird Custom for sale in St Louis, MO from the guys at MotoeXotica currently bidding on ebay for $12,600 reserve-not-met with 4 days to go.