When we think of the Honda Accord, we tend to see the modern, mid-size sedan that seems to do everything well. Is it the most memorable model? No, but that’s sort of the point. It’s built to do what… 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.
Z24 Drop Top: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier
Sometimes, you just need a car that lets you soak up the upcoming summer without worrying about how many people it will impress or whether it will get front-row parking by the valet. There’s a lot to be said… more»
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Proper Restoration: 1967 Land Rover 109 Series II
If you’re like me and occasionally have a hankering for an old Land Rover, you might find this market a touch confusing. When found in good, running condition, either restored or well preserved, these British beasts can command a… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1986 Subaru Brat GL
Over the last few days, I’ve begun digging back into my old Subaru files on the hunt for a specific part I can now use on another project. In doing so, I remembered how much I loved these funky… more»
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Porsche Speedster Replica With Patina
There’s little doubt that a Porsche Speedster is an extremely valuable asset these days, and it has been for years. All of the key ingredients are there, from limited production to inspired performance to legitimate racing pedigree. Because of… more»
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The Other Bond Car: 2000 BMW Z8 Convertible
The BMW Z8 was one of those iconic models that became highly collectible almost instantly. Seen as the spiritual successor to the iconic BMW 507 sports car, it blended the old and new perfectly without being too obvious about… more»
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Ready to Rebuild: 1971 Porsche 914
There’s a quiet dejection baked into some listings, as if acknowledging that a project didn’t our quite as expected (I’ve written a few of these sorts of ads in my day.) Then there are the tell-tale signs that someone… more»
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39K Original Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Aeroback
It’s amazing how an otherwise unremarkable car can turn up years later and suddenly look mildly intriguing if not downright cool. The malaise era had the unfortunate effect of putting many vehicles out into the wilderness, and some rightfully… more»
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Pure Air-Cooled: 1980 Porsche 911 SC
Sometimes, a formula just works. It doesn’t need further embellishment, a dozen different videos, or a four-figure photo session. A 911 SC is a known quantity, and perhaps one of the purest forms of an air-cooled 911 that doesn’t… more»
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Landau Roof Edition: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS
When it comes to collector vehicles, there are some that are just steady cruisers in the marketplace. They don’t gyrate wildly vehicle to vehicle, and the details are seemingly the biggest difference maker when it comes to one reaching… more»
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Diesel Cargo Van: 1981 Volkswagen Bus
Fascinating: like the classic Volkswagen Beetle, the Bay Window design of the classic VW Bus continued to be manufactured in Brazil years after its retirement in the U.S. We have noticed an uptick in vehicles from these later years… more»
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Funeral Home Survivor: 1994 GMC Suburban SLE
Have you ever noticed that funeral homes seem to come up with a variety of interesting vehicles to claim as business expenses? Not necessarily that they’re buying Mustangs as procession line chase vehicles, but more that they can access… more»
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QV Swapped Driver: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi
We hear the word “driver” kicked around all the time, and I use it quite a bit myself to describe cars that aren’t pristine but are more or less kept in good, running order. But there are cars that… more»
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Stunning Replica: Ferrari 250 GTO Recreation
Replicas can do one of two things: they can make you acutely aware of how a copy will never match the original, or they can cause your jaw to slam to the floor when you see how well it’s… more»
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Outlaw or Restore? 1964 Porsche 356 Project
The Porsche 356 is indisputably one of the most well-known sports cars of the 1960s. It is the start of the Porsche story in the United States, for many enthusiasts, and to this day, the most sought-after models like… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
The seller of this 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe sounds like someone we can all relate to: too many project cars, and running out of places to keep them. The Super Coupe has some cosmetic faults but overall appears… more»
