Yahoo Autos Ford Escort RS Turbo S2, Mitsubishi Strada, Fiat 128: The Dopest Cars I Found for Sale Online
Ah, what fun we had last week. Talking about the internet’s least dope cars, getting our April Fools kicks all out. But this week, we return to form — to searching for the best, weirdest, wildest cars available online.
With that off week, though, came a boon — a full extra week of cars to parse through for today’s slideshow. As such, we’ve got some truly prime picks here, from imported turbo hatchbacks to long-haul motorcycles. All, of course, happen to be some of the internet’s Dopest Cars.
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1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 - $25,200
What this Escort lacks in photo quality, it makes up for in being a turbo widebody Ford Escort. Since this is a European import, it even gets a little bonus that our usual JDM fare doesn’t: It’s left-hand-drive.
These are the cars that were simply too good for Ford to ever give us. We may be home to the Blue Oval, but we aren’t worthy of its most interesting models. At least, for the first 25 years — after that, Ford has no say.
1996 Chevy S10 - $10,000
Imagine yourself /in a boat ono a river/ a drag car. Big hood bulge, wide tires, V8 up front — the classic American muscle formula. Now, imagine it can actually haul stuff in the back. That, friend, is a pro street pickup truck.
And if that sounds like something you want, boy do I know how to help. There’s one in Florida just waiting for you, for a mere ten grand. The ad is even all in caps, so you know it’s a truly fast machine.
2013 Honda CB500X - $6,350
The CB500X is an interesting bike to me. It isn’t really ADV-capable, it’s not built for off-roading, but it’s not not ADV in its construction. It’s this sort of middle ground, where it can do enough but not everything. It’s An Motorcycle, for sure.
And yet, it’s one of the most popular entry-level ADV bikes you’ll see recommended online. It’s a way to get a taste, to dip your toes in to the world of two-wheeled adventures.
2003 Yamaha R6 - $3,500
Or, you could just go out in a blaze of glory. There are some motorcycles I categorize as “irresponsibly cheap,” where performance gets a little too democratized. This, dear reader, is one of them.
For $3,500, you can outrun all but the fastest roadgoing cars. You can get a motorcycle learner’s permit, then hop out on this R6 and do approximately one million miles per hour. We live in an absurd world is what I’m saying.
2018 Ford Focus ST - $21,500
Hey, back to turbo Fords. This one we actually did get in the States, meaning you can own a very slightly newer version than that ‘87 Escort. Airbags? Comfortable seats? What a concept.
This Focus ST is a fantastic daily driver, but one that’s still a blast when it needs to be. Don’t worry about the torque steer. It’s fun, in its own way. At least, that’s what you can tell yourself.
1993 Mitsubishi Strada - $20,000
I’ll admit, I have never seen one of these before. Certainly not in person, and I can’t remember ever seeing one online. That’s a shame, because this is the most American Mitsubishi ever built.
This is a King Ranch long before the King Ranch. Sure, it may not have all the luxury accoutrement, but it’s a four-door jacked-up pickup with a diesel. What more could you ever want?
1992 Saab 900 - $5,500
The older I get, the more I think Saab just got it right. Look at this car, this side profile. This is what cars should look like.
Is there a better looking car out there? Sure, the 240Z or FD RX7 may have more character, but this just seems correct. This is peak automotive design.
