The BMW 2002 is known far and wide as one of the most accessible hobby cars for enthusiast of all ages. If you’re looking for a vintage vehicle that you can drive in (relative) comfort to events or build… 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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Low Mileage Targa: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC V12
The complexity of a convertible top has been known to discourage some folks from pursuing a drop-top in their garage. I don’t mind the complexity, but after replacing failed motors that caused a top to go down and not… more»
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Future Collectible? 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C
These days, the number of new cars sold by manufacturers that truly ticks the heart strings of enthusiasts is increasingly small. Yes, I know, the Corvette exists as does the Camaro, but those are pure muscle cars – and… more»
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Abandoned in Texas: Tom Mitchell Collection
Urban explorers tend to trigger one of two reactions: you either love them or can’t stand them. With the line between trespassing and providing insight into parts of America most of us never see being very blurry at times,… more»
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Garage Kept 25 Years: 1985 Toyota Supra
The MK2 Toyota Supra offers lots of visual appeal for anyone who digs performance cars of the 1980s. As an added bonus, its performance it respectable, too, despite not often being seen as a true performance car. Put in… more»
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Project Camper: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Chalet
The phrase “everything that’s old is new again” is certainly appropriate when talking about campers and overland vehicles. In recent years, Mercedes-Benz and other brands have become unofficial champions of getting consumers to spend way too much on vehicles… more»
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Colony Park Classic: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
Should you ever buy a car just to take a fantastic road trip on the return leg? This is a personal fantasy of mine, especially for the right sports car or grand tourer. Looking at the location of this… more»
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Donated King Cab: 1979 Datsun Pick Up
It is amazing to see vehicles that survive under truly awful conditions and somehow emerge relatively unscathed. When you tour a vehicle donation lot, you’ll see the occasional survivor that was simply donated by a kindly old couple, but… more»
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Vignale Rarity: 1969 Fiat Samantha Coupe
Here’s something you don’t see every day, and likely won’t again any time soon: a RHD 1969 Fiat Samantha Coupe, designed by coachbuilder Vignale. This is one of 200 or so cars earmarked for the British market, which came… more»
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Street Machine: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The Ford Pinto has a somewhat colorful history, and despite a reputation for exploding on impact due to the unfortunate placement of the fuel tank, Ford still managed to sell over 500,000 units in 1974. Still, like all automotive… more»
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Dinan Tuned 5-Speed: 1990 BMW 735i
The E32 BMW 7-Series is a somewhat underappreciated generation of BMW’s flagship model. It’s a large car so it’s not often seen as sporting; however, it is fairly athletic compared to a W126 Mercedes-Benz of the same era. One… more»
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3,240 Original Miles: 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
It’s amazing that time capsule cars still exist in any form, but especially when those delivery-only miles are found on a completely ordinary car. Sure, low miles on a supercar or a luxury vehicle left at a second home… more»
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Former Trophy Winner: 1976 Sterling Kit Car
Kit cars are an acquired taste for sure, but something we can likely all agree on is that a canopy roof that pops up to allow passengers to enter and exit is pretty darn cool. That’s the setup on… more»
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34K Original Miles: 1994 Porsche 928 GTS
In any dictionary with a definition of a grand tourer, you’re likely to see a photo of a Porsche 928 nearby. A wonderfully quirky design that surrounded a powerful V8 and still looks modern today is a hallmark of… more»
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Turnkey T3 Pickup: 1987 Volkswagen Doka
Do you ever get to a point where you swear up and down you’re done exploring new projects and vehicle types, content to stick with what you know? I get that way more and more, especially since what limited… more»
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Low Mileage V8 Swap: 1989 Jeep Wrangler
A clean YJ-era Jeep Wrangler is a wonderful thing, and a vehicle we don’t see come up for grabs nearly enough. Like most SUVs and 4x4s, trucks like the Wrangler hail from an era where people really did beat… more»
