The Oldsmobile Aurora remains one of the more impressive vehicles GM has made in recent memory, but also a cautionary tale of how brand identity and engineering still rule the day at the upper end of the market. The… 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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5-Speed Survivor: 1981 Honda Prelude
Typically, you try not to get too excited when you see an enthusiast vehicle for sale that has a higher-than-normal price tag owing to its supposedly outstanding condition. This is especially so when the car is located north of… more»
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Dakar Royalty: 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero
By this point, we’ve all seen the legions of JDM imports coming into the U.S. at a dizzying pace. The market for these intriguing kei vehicles, sports cars, and other forbidden fruit is surely becoming saturated to the point… more»
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26K Mile Farm Find: 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
Among the vehicles you expect to see on Facebook, a barn find Ferrari is not one of them. It’s amazing how much a social media site has disrupted the automotive classifieds landscape; to this day, the death of craigslist… more»
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40 Years of Documentation: 1986 TVR 280i
The Barn Finds readership is a high point in my workday, as they begin to figure out what we like and don’t like when it comes to four-wheeled fascinations. The proliferation of TVRs that end up in my pile… more»
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Inherited Project: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
The concept of inheriting a potentially collectible project car is one most of us here would relish. However, not everyone wants an old car, which can seem more like a nuisance than an opportunity. The seller of this 1978… more»
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6,800 Original Miles: 1982 Ford LTD
The Ford LTD was once as ubiquitous on American roads as traffic signals and crosswalks. It was from an era that was quickly evolving as vehicles were increasingly downsized, both in terms of size and engine displacement. However, consumers… more»
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Surprisingly Stock Survivor: 1998 Honda Prelude
Almost every generation of Honda’s sporty models – whether it is a Prelude, a Civic, or CRX – are subject to being abused and modified to a point that they become undesirable. Certain eras are exposed to this treatment… more»
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Race of Champions Tribute: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth
One of my favorite aspects of being the owner of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is the connection to Ayrton Senna. Senna, among other legendary drivers, participated in a one-off event dubbed the “Race of Champions” that featured… more»
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Back Again? 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo
If you feel like you’ve seen this brown Dodge Daytona Turbo before, you’re not mistaken: we wrote about it a few months ago when it was offered for sale by what was presumably a student who spent a boatload… more»
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Rare Project Opportunity: 1965 Honda S600
There’s very little out there anymore that one can honestly call a “deal.” There are plenty of absolute roach coaches that should be scrapped immediately, and a similar number of overpriced and over restored specimens. Rarely do we find… more»
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Bet It Still Runs: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180
There are some vehicles that, no matter how awful, you just want to see them live to see another day. This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180 is hardly collector’s piece, but you have to love seeing a car like this that… more»
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Must Read Ad: 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
If you have attempted to sell anything lately on Marketplace or even craigslist, you know how had it has gotten. The automatic responses that Facebook allows people to send has brought out the worst of the worst as it… more»
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Barn Find Concours Attendee: 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo
The prospect of driving a barn find car on the road for the first time can be intimidating. No matter how much due diligence you’ve done, there’s still plenty of opportunity for things to go wrong. The 1982 Datsun… more»
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5-Speed Manual XJ: 1995 Jeep Cherokee
The allure of a 5-speed manual SUV is one that many enthusiasts are drawn to. The combination of a raised ride height, go-anywhere traction, and the ability to shift your own gears is a fun combination to find, but… more»
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Project Grade Supercar: 1995 Acura NSX
As I’ve begun considering how much better my life would be with a rusty Land Rover in the driveway, I’ve been pondering the question of how much of a project is too much of a project? When it comes… more»
