These days, there’s lots of chatter in the exotic car and truck world about “bespoke” services, which is a fancy way of saying that you can order anything you want from the factory if you have endless piles of… 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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Patina’d Tow Truck: 1964 International R-230
Right away, there are going to be Barn Finds readers who know far more about this truck than I do. However, among the few anecdotes I’ve found, the history behind International R-230 line is fascinating, with the most notable… more»
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Turbo Convertible: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird LE
Occasionally, we see cars for sale that seem to check all the right boxes: properly maintained, attentive owners, fair price, and rare enough that it will be hard to find another one anytime soon. Despite all these shining credentials,… more»
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Lobster Interior: 1977 Porsche 930
The condition of a collector car typically see-saws between pristine and project/barn find, which appeals to both ends of the market: a buyer who can afford to buy a turnkey classic, and at the other end of the spectrum,… more»
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Rebuildable Project: 1972 BMW 3.0CS
The BMW 3.0CS is one of the greats in the BMW family tree: outstanding performance, classic lines, and a legitimate connection to the company’s colorful motorsports history. Today, it is one of those classic models that is showing strength… more»
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Engine Swap or Drive? 1994 Chevrolet Camaro
On the American muscle car landscape, there’s always been two options: the high-performance version and the entry-level model. Now, the entry level designation can mean different things to different people; it could be that any model that isn’t an… more»
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21K Original Miles: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
In all layers of the car hobby, there are subtle outliers of vehicles that represent excellent value but seemingly fly below the radar. They offer some combination of features or desirable mechanical components that aren’t immediately obvious when looking… more»
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Limo Project: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
For some odd reason, I have a fascination with old limousines. It’s a combination of being a product of the 80s and 90s when such vehicles were inherently cool and always getting a kick out of some random luxury… more»
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Four-Eyed Fox: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
Voting preferences, religion, pineapple on pizza – the list of things we argue about as a culture is near endless (and growing by the day.) The four-eyed Mustang is an example of how in automotive enthusiast culture, we can… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4×4
In the 1980s and 90s, compact pickup trucks were immensely popular across multiple demographics. Anyone who has ever needed to transport furniture or make a dump run knows how incredibly useful pickup trucks are, but especially with a smaller… more»
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Gold Grand Tourer: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
At some point, we all have to adjust to a new phase in life. When you’re a teenager, you become a young adult; when you’re a young adult, you become a grown-up; and when you’re grown-up, eventually, you get… more»
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Unicorn SUV: 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport
It’s hard to find a more classic SUV than the XJ-series of the Jeep Cherokee. From its iconic looks to its unkillable powerplant, the Jeep Cherokee has long been a go-to for anyone who needed a vehicle that could… more»
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Street Tough Truck: 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T
The Dodge Dakota R/T pickup is one of the unsung heroes of the performance pickup segment. Sure, we hear all about the Ford F150 Lightning and the Chevrolet SS, and even the Dodge Ram RT/10 on occasion (candidly, that’s… more»
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Drop Top Z24: 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible
Do certain vehicles just bring you back to another time? I’ve talked about the concept of a convertible that isn’t necessarily valuable or rare but it inherently useful in its purpose; the likes of the Pontiac Sunfire, six-cylinder Ford… more»
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Original Paint: 1990 GMC Jimmy SLE
When you get near the final production year of any vehicle, you can be sure of two things: one, it will likely have most of the bugs worked out of the vehicle’s design or drivetrain, potentially making for a… more»
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Martinique Yellow: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Can a color compel you to buy a car? That’s certainly possible if the color is rare enough and the vehicle in question is worth driving on occasion. Paying a premium for a rare color is a scenario that… more»
