Do any of you get as excited as I do about seeing a completely ordinary car show up in extraordinary shape at a dealer? This is a phenomenon I often associate with older owners or estate settlements where 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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Prancing Project: 1981 Ferrari 400i V12 5-Speed
This is a potentially interesting opportunity for the Ferrari collector, or someone who wishes to become one (more likely the latter). The 400i is far from the most desirable model out there, but that all changes when it’s equipped… more»
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AWD 5-Speed: 30K Mile 2000 Toyota Platz
Economy cars may not be the first choice for many of us who prefer high-performance vehicles, but we can all appreciate a survivor – especially one that packs an unusual combination of features. The Toyota Echo is a vehicle… more»
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Stalled Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
If you haven’t noticed, Facebook Marketplace now allows you to post reactions to sellers posts. So, in other words, if you think someone is asking too much money or doesn’t have a chance in heck of selling it, you… more»
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Rare Neoclassical Replica: 1982 Phillips Berlina
A significant portion of my youth was spent devouring hardcover books about exotic and sports cars, whatever Waldenbooks and the original Barnes & Noble locations – before they became gigantic, coffee-serving book warehouses – would put on the sale… more»
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Eliminator Package: 1990 Jeep Comanche
We often think of vehicles like the Ford F150 Lightning and Chevrolet SS as the dominant high performance trucks of the 90s. This was a new segment of vehicles that combined utility with strong acceleration. However, the Jeep Comanche… more»
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No Time to Drive: 1978 Honda Accord LX CVCC
One of the more challenging decisions as a car enthusiast is weighing whether you should sell a vehicle that is somewhat unrepeatable but also one that you do not use enough to justify keeping. I’ve had a few cars… more»
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Exotic Illusion Kit Car: Lamborghini Countach Replica
One of the more confusing purchases to make has to be the decision to invest in a replica, or kit car version, of your favorite exotic or supercar. There is a mess of crummy kits out there, so finding… more»
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GM Powered Motorhome: 1989 Vixen 21SE
The Vixen motorhome is no stranger to these pages, as it’s one of the few vehicles of its class that can rightfully be considered a “driver’s car.” In other words, the engineering was led by someone who truly understood… more»
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383-Powered Estate: 1969 Dodge Monaco
The station wagon of the 60s and 70s is much different than the wagon of the late 80s and early 90s. When station wagons became mainstream in response to a population boom in the U.S., they were massive, highway… more»
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Rally for the Road: 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale 16V
Your options for an “affordable” homologation car are getting more limited by the day. With the collector car market paying a lot of attention to those limited-production models meant to satisfy the requirements of various racing bodies that deemed… more»
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Brazilian Import: 1992 Puma AN4 Convertible
The automotive brand Puma is one of the few companies that seemingly produced a high-quality product despite the deck being stacked against them. These days, you read about plenty of organizations stood up with re-branded products, questionable manufacturing standards,… more»
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Turbo Mopar Rarity: 1987 Shelby CSX
When you take in all of the various features of the cars Carroll Shelby modified for Chrysler in the 1980s, it really does make you yearn for yesteryear. After all, will we ever see a gentleman like Shelby allowed… more»
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Pristine Turbo Wagon: 1984 Volvo 245
If you say the words “turbo” and “wagon,” almost any gearhead will instantly say “Volvo” in the next breath. The Swedish company once built an impressive marketing campaign around the idea of building a wagon that was both fast… more»
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Late Convertible: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle
The classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that come in all sorts of configurations and specifications. It’s really a matter of personal taste in terms of which Bug appeals to you the most, and if you’re… more»
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Scholarship Race Car: 1998 Caterham Super Seven
Many automotive pundits claim you have to own certain cars at least once. I’ve heard this said often of vintage Alfa Romeos, that they represent a gateway to an automotive experience that few others can provide; specifically, the iconic… more»
