Among the legions of high-powered sports and GT models emerging from Italy in the 60s and 70s, the Maserati Ghibli was a bit of a dinosaur. First of all, it was a large car compared to other sports models,… 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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Stored for 20 Years: 1988 BMW 635CSI
Have you ever parked a car with plans to bring it back to life – only to see a few decades slip by? That’s what has happened to this 1988 BMW 635CSI, which has remained in storage for 20… more»
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13k Mile: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
One of the best ways to assess whether a classic car will be a dependable runner is if the current owner uses it in a way that requires ongoing upkeep. Many classics get to a point where they present… more»
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Turbocharged Rarity: 1987 Plymouth Colt Turbo
The concept of captive imports is a business strategy that many of Detroit’s automakers employed beginning in the 1970s, but Chrysler seemed to been the dominant force among the Big 3 in importing Japanese products to America. Some of… more»
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1 of 30 Made? 1990 Dodge Shadow Competition Package
There are cars that appear seemingly out of no where and knock your socks right off – and this is one of them. The Dodge Shadow, that humble, entry-level rental car built for the masses, apparently had the option… more»
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20K Mile 6-Speed Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Is there a point at which a car that normally sells for safely under $20,000 has the most ideal combination of features possible that it pushes past the normal value boundaries? That’s the question I often have when looking… more»
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Abandoned 90s Sports Car: 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. There are certain vehicles that seemingly always avoid becoming project cars, but no single model is infallible. Heck, we’ve seen Mustang Cobras, Porsche 911s, various Ferraris, and many others in various states of… more»
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Obscure Fiberglass Oddity: L’Automobile Ventura Project
Just a few weeks ago, I learned what a L’Automobile Ventura was for the very first time. It took me by surprise as you generally assume after a few decades of being a car enthusiast, you’ve seen everything. This… more»
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Final Year Retro Rod: 2002 Chrysler Prowler
Understandably, the Plymouth Prowler was a mild disappointment after it was introduced. Most every enthusiast that followed the Chip Foose years when a show car concept was greenlighted for production was understandably underwhelmed that car which looked like a… more»
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Jackson Racing Upgrades: 1978 Honda Civic CVCC
One thing we can all agree on whether we fancy Camaros or Civics is that period upgrades are cool as heck. Really, any car that was modified in-period and survives to this day with modifications that are otherwise near… more»
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Rare GLX Trim: 1983 Ford Mustang
Here’s an interesting specimen: this 1983 Ford Mustang doesn’t look all that desirable on paper, but for someone who is looking for a slightly obscure Fox body, it might be just the ticket. There’s a lot to like here… more»
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Obscure 90s Classic: 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
Much like old TVR 280i’s, I have a deep obsession with the Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo. It’s a purely cosmetic attraction, as I still consider this Olds to be one of the most visually intriguing cars GM has ever made…. more»
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Almost Restored Wagon: 1976 Volvo 245
When deciding how far to take a project car, you have to be careful to not exceed the limits of what others will appreciate when you’re done. This is not to say you only improve or upgrade a car… more»
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One Family Owned: 1991 Cadillac Allante
How is it that some cars with a reputation for unloved or overpriced can survive for years in the care of one owner or family, seeming providing decades of dutiful service? There are Cadillac Allantes in junkyards all over… more»
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78K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
One of my favorite expressions tied to tinkering with old vehicles is “You’re buying the seller, not the car.” This has proven itself true time and again, especially as it relates to how a car or truck has been… more»
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One Owner Rig: 1991 Ford F-250 Lariat
The appeal of an original owner vehicle cannot be denied. When you find one, assuming it’s still being driven or otherwise maintained, it can feel like you’re getting an extra dose of insight into its history that doesn’t always… more»
