In the world of oddballs, the Saab Sonett may be one of the more curious coupes ever made. Now, as a company, Saab is no stranger to quirkiness; some might even say that the company’s entire legacy is based… 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.
50K Original Miles: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
While you try not to let the change of seasons be the reason to buy a car, I suspect plenty of people buy convertibles when the first warm rays of sunshine return after the winter season. Now, of course,… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Incredible Patina: 1978 Jeep CJ-5
People talk about patina all the time but rarely with a good sense of the distinction between what makes a vehicle honest and loved versus unrestored and neglected. To me, patina carries much more weight when the vehicle in… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Diesel Flatbed Find: 1980 Mercedes-Benz L-1116
As I’ve shared before, I have a mild fascination with old Mercedes-Benz trucks. I still want to own an old Unimog someday, and as much as it pains me to admit this, I also want this yard-find 1980 L-1116… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sports Car Collection for Sale!
We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rust-Free Land Yacht: 1995 Cadillac Deville
These days, Cadillac’s lineup has clearly set its sights on converting traditional buyers of European sports sedans into American car shoppers. And, to be fair, Cadillac is churning out some fairly impressive high-performance machines, even with the option to… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching Project: 1967 Porsche 911
These days, all the rage in the Porsche community is to buy a 90s-era model – ideally, a 964 chassis car – and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to backdate it. However, there was a time when the… more»
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
18 Years in the Barn: 1987 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 remains a sought-after sports car that offers strong value in today’s market, especially compared to other Porsche models. Unfortunately, as is often the case, project-grade versions can sometimes be unreasonably priced as sellers sense an opportunity… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Damaged Kit Car: 2021 Superformance Cobra
Oftentimes, we talk about buying a high-end kit car for a discount when one appears as a roughed-up and unfinished project in an owner’s garage. This is a common tale, when an ambitious builder hands over a fair chunk… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hunting Rig: 1979 GMC Jimmy
In the world of square bodies, it is rare to find anything approaching a deal these days. Put simply, too many owners and enthusiasts know that there is tremendous demand for these vehicles and as such, you can charge… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Bargain Benz? 43k Mile 1993 Mercedes 190E
The Mercedes-Benz W201 model series is an excellent entry point into classic Benz ownership that won’t break the bank. The Bruno Sacco-designed four-door has aged well, and while the hot ticket 2.3-16 and rare Sportline models trade hands for… more»
Apr 22, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Oddball: 1987 Peugeot 505 Turbo
Is there a point where a car becomes too obscure to justify owning it? Considering the cost of maintaining a vintage European car and a dwindling parts supply, deciding to be a caretaker for a car like this Peugeot… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Another Wedge Project: 1985 TVR 280i
For all of its rarity, it’s not terribly uncommon to find more than one TVR 280i and/or Tasmin for sale in the U.S. at a given time. We featured one of these unusual British wedges just a few days… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Owned 20 Years: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
There comes a day when a car you never thought you’d sell goes up for grabs. In the intervening years, you may tweak a car in ways that are fairly personal because it was supposed to be in your… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Dad’s Collection: Washington State Project Cars
Ah, yes: the infamous “collection” post on craigslist, wherein a seller posts batch of cars and trucks for sale that may or may not have a few winners in the mix. This listing claims to be written on behalf… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored Since 1985: 1976 BMW 2002
Imagine putting a car away in 1985 and not seeing it unearthed again until the present day. For some reason, the longtime caretaker of this 1976 BMW 2002 decided, in the middle 80s, to prep it for storage in… more»
