About Jeff Lavery

After waking up and realizing my paid-for Civic Si left me empty and bored, I’ve been on a bender of daily-driving BMWs that constantly test my love affair with vintage machinery. I’ve tried Miatas and Mustangs but keep coming back to the church of blue-and-white, despite their best efforts to test my devotion. Although I’m still searching for that next great barn find, I’m content to own two projects that were headed straight past storage and into the scrap pile if it weren't for some divine intervention and an understanding wife, two things no gearhead should be without.

Neo Classical Survivor: 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton

Could you see yourself behind the wheel of a car like this Excalibur? That’s the question I always ask myself when seeing one of these come up for sale. Part of me loves the pure excess of it all… more»

25 Examples Left? 1955 Chrysler New Yorker

In today’s marketplace, a luxury SUV is seen by many to be the ultimate expression of wealth. The Escalade, Suburban, and Land Cruiser are all vehicles that will cost north of $100,000 to buy if you choose to purchase… more»

18K-Mile 964: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

The Porsche 964 chassis is one of the hottest 911 models you can buy right now. So, in other words, you shouldn’t buy one because prices are absolutely bananas, but I also don’t see them ever coming back down… more»

Armored Limo: 1998 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

One of the predicaments car enthusiasts find themselves in occasionally is happening upon a seriously cool car you have no immediate need for. You think, “Surely, the universe is putting this vehicle in my sights for a good reason… more»

Super Clean TJ: 1996 Jeep Wrangler

The TJ-series of the Jeep Wrangler is going to be an item to watch if you’re like me and enjoy hypothesizing about future vehicle values. From its classic Jeep looks to the fact that the Wrangler began to evolve… more»

An Attainable 993? 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Among all of the air-cooled Porsche 911 models you can buy, the 993-chassis cars are perhaps the best combination of classic 911 DNA with modern features that make it a usable daily driver (if you dare.) Of course, in… more»

Base Model Survivor: 1983 Toyota Celica GT

The Toyota Celica has long been a familiar nameplate among sporty Japanese coupes, and the model eventually became a bit of a hot rod with various trims offering turbocharged engines, high-strung 4-cylinders, and optional all-wheel drive. But like every… more»

51K Mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro

Do you ever notice the modern-day equivalent of a base model Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro while in traffic? In other words, something along the lines an EcoBoost-equipped Mustang or a Camaro with the V6. Chances are, you wouldn’t,… more»

Diesel Bullnose: 1983 Ford F-250 XLT

One of the better opportunities to flip a vehicle right now on the collector car and truck market is the bullnose-style Ford F-Series pickup. These workhorses have emerged as a favorite of GenXers and “old” millennials who remember using… more»

Mexican Alpine: 1965 Dinalpin A110

These days, it’s rare to find anything approaching a “deal” in the vintage car space. Almost any older car or truck worth owning has been on a run value-wise, with some vehicles rocketing higher and others simply on a… more»

Pontiac Trans Am Stash for Sale!

There comes the point when many of us have to cry “Uncle!” on a project or set of projects and agree that it’s time to sell. Now, there are plenty more who never come to that point, and we… more»

1,300 Mile 1989 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo

There is perhaps no more distinct transformation between generations of a mass-produced vehicle than the 3rd-to-4th generation evolution of the Oldsmobile Toronado. The earlier version of Oldsmobile’s two-door was a classic GM product with a half-vinyl top, wire-style hubcaps,… more»

No Reserve: 1995 Lotus Esprit S4

The Lotus Esprit remains one of the more under-the-radar exotics on the market today. It’s surprising given its primary competitor, the Acura NSX, has made considerable strides value-wise, often commanding close to $100,000 or better when in excellent condition…. more»

1971 Porsche 911 Targa Barn Find

Regardless of your feeling about the sanctity (or lack thereof) of air-cooled Porsche 911s, it’s near impossible to feel the excitement of seeing a sports car in a barn. This 1971 Porsche 911 Targa was undoubtedly just a cheap,… more»

Rare Stripe Delete: 1998 Dodge Viper GTS

When it comes to the Dodge Viper, there’s almost an automatic assumption that it will come with loud racing stripes ripping down the center of the vehicle. Credit the original GTS coupe that was an effigy of sorts to… more»

Garage Find: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

It seems that in certain environments, the idea of a “weekend car” or “summer car” is embedded in the local culture to such a degree that it’s hardly a surprise when a particular model appears as a barn find…. more»