Manual W123: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D

The concept of a “feel-good car” is truly a subjective one. What feels good to one enthusiast will not matter to another; you may get good vibes off of a C3 Corvette, while I’ll find them hidden on an… more»

British Columbia Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Blazer

One reason many of us love barn find vehicles is because of the story that’s inevitably attached. Sometimes it’s simply a family car that got socked away for a rainy day that never came, or sometimes, there’s an entire… more»

Motorhome Mileage: 1992 Geo Tracker

The Geo Tracker (and its corporate twin, the Suzuki Sidekick) is one of the most attractive options out there for a summer cruiser that can also venture off-road. A removable convertible top, optional hardtop, and respectable 4WD setup makes… more»

Rare Ice Blue: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Corvette enthusiasts, we need some help: this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is listed as a special edition model of which only 100 were made. The claim to fame is the so-called “Ice Blue” paint, which is paired with an… more»

Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»

Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon

Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually  tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»

Pristine Pastel Yellow: 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati

Recently, a friend of mine purchased a car very similar to this Chrysler TC by Maserati, right down to the primrose yellow paint job. For all the bad jokes and teeth gnashing about the failure that was the TC,… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer

If you were born after a certain point in history, you might have formed an impression of the Chevrolet Blazer based on the current offering at your local dealer. A bland, overpriced crossover vehicle with no real off-road chops,… more»

Stored 10 Years: 1970 Porsche 914

Oftentimes, on this website and others like it, we lament the fact that owners of long-stored project cars don’t decide soon enough to sell them on when progress stalls. In the case of this 1970 Porsche 914, the seller… more»

Forgotten Fixed Head Coupe: 1972 Jaguar E-Type

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, a phrase that carries particular weight in the collector car community. The meaning of this phrase basically boils down to the fact that good intentions are meaningless without a supporting… more»

5-Speed Project: 1991 Ford Mustang Convertible

Life getting away from us can have myriad impacts. We see our friends less often, we find it difficult to create opportunities for exercise. The project car almost inevitably gets put on ice. The seller of this 1991 Ford… more»

Entry Level Elegance: 1988 Bentley Eight

Many car enthusiasts will tell you that one of the biggest issues with modern manufacturers right now is that they don’t offer a stripped-down, bare-bones version of their flagship models. This primarily concerns performance cars, or even just remotely… more»

Shorty Storage Unit: 1992 Dodge Ram Van

Long-running model generations are one of the more entertaining aspects  of our hobby. You see the same design over and over again and eventually realize you’re not looking at a vehicle that hails from the late 1970s but is… more»

Woodgrain Delete: 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited

Here’s an interesting take on a classic, a 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited with no woodgrain trim and a backdated nose panel to the older design. There are a few ways to look at this Wagoneer: whether the previous owner… more»

Fallen Giant: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

How do you assign value to a car that could be great but is very, very much removed from greatness? The W114 chassis sedans with their thundering V8s put the company on the map for building high-powered sedans that… more»

Early Production Roadster: 1990 Mazda Miata

If you get deep enough into the weeds of almost any car, you find out there are special editions and variations that set certain models apart from others. Right now, I’m currently helping a client bring a W113 Pagoda… more»