The C4 era of the Chevrolet Corvette is one that evokes two distinct responses from enthusiasts: it was either caught in the awful afterburn of the malaise era, or it is one of the most underappreciated muscle cars ever… more»
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.
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50th Anniversary Edition: 1980 Fiat 124 Spider
There’s always a handful of classic cars that fly below the radar, and the Fiat 124 Spider is a perfect example of this phenomenon. In a world where Italian roadsters tend to be among the more expensive models to… more»
Pick Up Project: 1960 Land Rover Series II
There are all manners of vintage cars and trucks that are slowly becoming too costly to restore, at least relative to what you can do with them afterwards. For a hot minute, I thought old Land Rovers might be… more»
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Turbocharged Coupe: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren
If Darth Vader had to own a car, and it had to be an early 90s GM product, a mass-produced Pontiac modified into an ASC/McLaren Grand Prix Turbo coupe would be on top of the list. This car is… more»
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Transition Year Project: 1954 MG TF
Old British roadsters send perhaps one of the most significant jolts to your system when you spy one in derelict or barn find condition. It’s not unlike an old muscle car in that you can instantly envision what life… more»
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Flareside Driver: 1992 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
The “old bodystyle”, or OBS Ford F-150 pickups continue to pick up steam in the enthusiast vehicle marketplace, with loyal Ford owners and next-generation collectors alike gravitating towards trucks like this one. Featuring a short wheelbase, Flareside bed, and… more»
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British Corvette: 1982 Triumph TR8
Ah, yes: the Triumph TR8, otherwise known as the British Corvette and one of the coolest cars the automaker has ever made. There’s a small but loyal following for these cars today, as it is still somewhat unrecognized as… more»
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Manual Transmission! 1984 Dodge Caravan SE
This first-generation Dodge Caravan would be considered a desirable specimen solely for its impressive condition inside and out, but it’s the rare standard manual transmission that truly puts it over the top. The Caravan was a pioneering model when… more»
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30th Anniversary Edition: 1997 Mercury Cougar
The seventh generation Mercury Cougar represented a continuation of a product philosophy that was phasing out among consumers. The big, luxurious two-door had been a mainstay on the American automotive landscape for decades, and nameplates like the Cougar had… more»
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5-Speed Conversion Ready: 1992 Ford Mustang LX
Here’s an interesting one: this 1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 convertible is listed as a manual transmission-equipped model, but clearly shows an automatic transmission in the cabin photos. The seller mentions that he is including a manual transmission and… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1986 Porsche 930
The world of hidden sports and muscle cars is one that never ceases to amaze me in terms of its vastness. Enthusiasts still digging out forgotten classics just seems like a well that would have run dry years ago,… more»
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French Commuter: 1980 Citroen Dyane
Citroen’s 2CV remains one of the more recognized European vehicles around the world, owing to its VW Beetle-like popularity in places including its home country of France as well as Italy. The 2CV was even sold briefly in the… more»
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Survivor Truck: 1988 Dodge D150 Prospector
On occasion, the surrounding environment that a vehicle is parked in is almost as distracting as the car itself. In this case, it’s a good thing, because the hangar that this sparkling clean 1988 Dodge D150 is parked in… more»
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Short Bed Survivor: 1973 Toyota Hilux Pickup
Is there anything more charming than a simple, light-duty pickup? It has the same qualities you look for, in, say a Labrador: loyal, easy to live with, and ready to work at a moment’s notice. The first-generation Toyota Hilux… more»
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Rust-Free E9: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS
We sometimes discuss on these pages the importance of a collector vehicle featuring a rare or limited-offering paint scheme. The reasons are obvious; rarity in collector car circles is a cherished quality, if only to be able to say… more»
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The Duke’s Jaguar SS100: 1984 Classic Roadsters Replica
Kit cars are often born out of a desire to recreate a vehicle that was loved by many and that remained widely sought after, even years past its retirement date. Ferraris, Cobras, GT40s are all obvious candidates for discovering… more»
