Whenever I’m browsing the Vehicles section of Marketplace, I’m always on the lookout for things that could be registered for street use — y’know, vehicles. But, thinking about it, that’s a reductive view. E-bikes are vehicles, and you can’t register those. Tanks are vehicles, and most jurisdictions would probably take umbrage with you showing up to the DMV in one with the hope of getting plates. The term vehicle is, truly, broader than we give it credit for.
So why can’t an excavator be a dope car? It’s a diesel, which we all love. It’s an ’80s model with patina, so it fits right in with the tradition of squared-off work trucks that have graced these hallowed slides. It’s only $12,000, which just feels like less money than an excavator should cost. It’s probably a steal! Please try to register this at your local DMV, and email me with your results.