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Being a huge closet car fan, I  thought I'd start a collection of some of the cars I spot for sale in SA as there's some great oddities and bargains around. I browse Gumtree most days to see what odd stuff has popped up, waiting for a moment when I can't resist to pounce on something. Oh, and when I actually can afford something..

I also find it cool that you kind of get a petrolhead's view of SA's history by finding out what cars were sold here through the years!

1951 Ford Customline:
R32,000 - Durban

I fell in love with this immediately. A great shape which holds up really well to the rat rod look.

I can imagine somehow that the V8 might be a little ratty too in reality, but you never know..

1974 Citroen GS Club Estate 1220
R6000 - Pietermaritzburg

Looks like this may have had one owner from new, and I have really started to appreciate the shape as it matures, just like the DS. When I was younger, I hated the look of this car

Fiat 124 Sport Coupe
R28000 - Johannesburg

Fiats and Alfas seem to have survived longer here than in the harsh UK climate, as I see more of them around. Here's a pretty 124 Coupe. I do like the large side windows, which are very much out of fashion at the moment.

1973 Chevrolet El Camino 308 V8
R15000 - Cape Town

I've fancied an El Camino for ages. I think the Coupe-pickup combo is utter genius. I don't particuarly love the '73 El Camino, but it's nice to see that they're around here. I've certainly spotted some nice examples 'live' around Durban too.

1971 Volkswagen Beetle
R14999 - Cape Town

OK, so there's loads of beetles and beach buggies for sale here, but this looked like a particuarly tidy one for the price. Nice colour too.

1977 Baja Bug
R15000 - Cape Town

Sticking with the Beetle theme, here's a very nice looking white Baja from Cape Town. It has some great engine, chassis and interior mods too - it appears to be a very pre-loved bug.

Ford Mk2 Escort 1600 Sport
R30000 - Johannesburg

An early Escort would nicely appease my inner boy racer. Neat stance on this one, with 50mm south at the back and 40mm at the front, on 17" rims.

1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 Twinport
R11000 - Durban

Yet another bug, with a nice stance and lots of extras. Generally looks clean for the price, but I wonder what state it's in under the skin.. Anyways, a nice looking beetle again.

Chevrolet Constantia Hearse
R21000 - Cape Town

Yep - It's a hearse. Listed as 'ready to work with all fixtures' But I like the front end, and station wagons are always handy for surfboards / mountain bikes / whatever. If the fixtures can hold a dead body, I figure they would hold a bike..

Beach Buggy
R15000 - Cape Town

Beach buggies look 'wrong' if they're too clean, and most of them look too clean in the UK. There aren't that many, so I think those that do exist get over-cared for.. Anyways, here's a great looking SWB with hard top and rack. Rat-look and beach buggies are definitely a good combination!

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