In some car circles, having the most powerful model isn’t an automatic indication of owning the most collectible example. We all know of those special vehicles that are undoubtedly collector quality despite not being the most powerful version of… 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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Enzo Alternative: 2005 Maserati MC12
It’s hard to believe, but saving $1,000,000 is a big deal for some people. I mean, it seems silly to be concerned with such a trifling amount of cash when car shopping, but this economy is hitting everyone differently…. more»
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The One to Own: 1993 Cadillac Allante
The Cadillac Allante, much like the Chrysler TC by Maserati, hangs out there as an affordable classic with a fair amount of style mixed in. Unlike the TC, which forces you to hunt for the incredibly rare spec with… more»
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C107 Project: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
There’s a good reason why the R107/C107 class of Mercedes-Benz models have long been among the most popular vehicles the company has ever sold. While we can grow accustomed to seeing them listed as basketcase projects on Marketplace and… more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1968 NSU Ro80
By now, you’ve likely figured out that I enjoy oddball vehicles, especially if they’re German in origin and have four doors. Basically, this all stems from watching Ronin a lot when I was a kid and finding fast sedans… more»
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Barn Find Brits: 1972 Land Rover 88 Series III
When you see two vehicles of the same model designation and era parked together in a barn, it’s hard to not to wonder what the previous owner had in mind. Clearly, this pair of Land Rover 88 Series III… more»
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Black Beauty: 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type
There were many cars loaded with promise that came out of GM’s Buick and Pontiac divisions in the late 80s through the early 90s. The goal was simple: build a model compelling enough to tempt a BMW shopper and/or… more»
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Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne
For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»
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Mechanically Refreshed: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
If the Chrysler TC by Maserati was made today, can you imagine how quickly its reputation would be tarnished simply by online chatter on Google? It’s rather incredible to think about how many automotive “failures” occurred before the days… more»
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One of 150 Made: Voegele Industries 1969 Amante GT
If you want to build a kit car today, what would you build? That term has taken on new meaning compared to the boom times for kit builders in the 60s and 70s when manufacturers of DIY kits were… more»
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Records From New: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
This Pontiac Bonneville SSE is not what immediately comes to mind when imagining 90s-era performance sedans. And, by most accounts, it wasn’t worth the cost premium compared to what you got with the package. But when stacked up against… more»
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Concours Judge Owned: 1977 Maserati Bora
If you’re of the car collector class where a six-figure purchase price doesn’t phase you, congratulations – that’s where the market seems to shine brightest as prices continue to rise for high-dollar sports cars. But $100,000 and above is… more»
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Turbo Project: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren
As many of us know, just because a car is rare, does not make it valuable. Sadly, this adage of the car hobby sometimes has unintended consequences, and a truly special car still can’t escape the clutches of low… more»
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By the Barn Find: 1970 Porsche 911
Hard to believe this still happens, but yes, vintage Porsche 911s are still left outside under a wet tarp for unknown reasons. This particular car supposedly even had its mechanical bits rebuilt prior to being left outside. It’s hard… more»
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Parked Since ’64: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 3.5L
These days, you can never be too sure if the image you’re looking at hasn’t been enhanced with AI. It’s becoming a serious issue, affecting everything from the authenticity of items you want to buy and the very pictures… more»
