Much has been written about the BMW M3 from the 1980s, affectionately known to enthusiasts as the E30-era M3. It was one of the first times you could buy a car that was quite literally built for the race… 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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Original Paint: 1983 Citroen CX 2000
Over the years, I’ve developed a fondness for oddball vehicles. Some of you may recall my 1981 Toyota HiAce van, the 1988 Subaru XT6, a 1988 Peugeot 505 wagon, and a few others along the way. While endlessly charming,… more»
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Presidential Edition: 1989 Buick LeSabre
Dealer special editions: where do we stand on them? I suspect most of us think they’re a bunch of hogwash and offer little in the way of additional value when listing a vehicle for sale. However, on a regional… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1984 ASC McLaren Mercury Capri
So, you say you want a collector car. You also want some speed, or at least respectable performance. And, as an added bonus, three pedals would be nice. Last but not least, you have the audacity to ask for… more»
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45K Miles: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T
If you’ve been here for a while now, you’ve inevitably heard me use the term “period modifications.” This is more or less how I describe cars and trucks that show signs of being modified at the peak of whatever… more»
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Supercharged Luxury: 1995 Thunderbird Super Coupe
One of the more unheralded of vehicle classes has to be the large, comfortable coupe with some respectable performance under the hood. These often get lumped into the broader category of GT cars, but really, who’s actually spending a… more»
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Triple Black 993: 1995 Porsche 911 Convertible
It’s amazing that even among some of the most desirable models of collector cars, there can still be examples that take forever to sell. This clean 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is part of the esteemed 993 generation, a model… more»
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25K Original Miles: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
For anyone following my occasional posts on here, you know what I tend to pay some attention to cars and trucks that either keep accelerating value-wise or have reached a point of stagnation. A lot of vehicles have hit… more»
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French Import: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
If you haven’t noticed, prices for manual Ferraris are pretty much headed to the moon, and never coming back. If you wanted to get into a car with a gated shifter and a prancing horse for under $100,000, your… more»
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Too Many Toys: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
If you’re like me, you maintain a list of vehicles in your head that you’d certainly give a whirl if it felt into your lap. The Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is one such a vehicle for me, as I’ve… more»
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Million Mile Museum Car: 1987 Volvo 240
I love museum cars. To me, nothing is cooler than a car hidden away for years in an exhibit suddenly becoming available to the public for the first time. Typically, museum curators find vehicles that are interesting to a… more»
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Super Bugger: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
Some vehicle segments don’t really make much sense in terms of their market value. However, digging deeper can sometimes reveal that there’s an odd trait, or perhaps some underlying reason, why the seller believes the vehicle in question is… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Porsche 356C
I feel like there is a much bigger story behind this car than what is being shared on eBay, and that story could make it immensely more appealing. Right now, we have a rusty 1964 Porsche 356C listed with… more»
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One Owner for 39 Years! 1985 TVR 280i
There are certain cars you’re not surprised to see a long-term, single owner. Fox body Ford Mustangs, De Tomaso Panteras, old-school Ferraris – many significant vehicles like this remain with the same caretaker for decades. It’s the cars that… more»
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Shelby Project Pair: 1986 Shelby Charger and 1987 CSX
The amount of Shelby-modified Dodge products from the 1980s that continue to pop up for sale reminds me how popular these turbocharged econoboxes once were. When you think about how few Dodge Neon ACRs or SRTs ever come up… more»
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Delusions of Grandeur: 1974 Clenet Roadster
UPDATE 09/19/2026: Sometimes compromise and a change of tack are required if an owner is to taste sales success. Such is the case with this 1974 Clenet Roadster. It is still searching for a new home, and the seller… more»
