46K Mile California Car: 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider

Whenever I see a classic boat-tail Alfa Romeo Spider, it reminds me of one of my saddest and fondest junkyard finds of a near-identical specimen that has sadly rotted past reasonable salvation. This Alfa is a much better car,… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1989 BMW 325IX

As someone who has owned a 1987 BMW 3-Series longer than I’ve owned any car, the E30 chassis is one that is near and dear to my heart. A few years ago, prices spiked in a fairly significant way,… more»

Bored Restoring: 1973 Datsun 240Z

While you can rationalize getting burned out on a ho-hum project, it’s harder to understand hitting a wall on a car that is considered a desirable specimen by most enthusiasts. A 1973 Datsun 240Z that isn’t a rust bucket… more»

1988 Jeep Comanche Pioneer 5-Speed

Sometimes, there are vehicles right in front of us that have strong potential to become collectible yet we just don’t see it at the time. I’m sure any number of us can recall a vehicle or vehicles we wis… more»

1 of 3,761: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

I often feel like convertibles get dinged on overall value because they don’t look as good as the hardtop version. There’s usually some awkwardness tied to how the soft top stows underneath the tonneau cover, which looks bulky and… more»

No Reserve1980 Porsche 911 SC

As much as I hate to admit it, I really have become a Porsche 911 fan over the last few years. There was part of me that didn’t want to admit these cars were all they were made up… more»

Forgotten Kit Car: Gazelle Mercedes SSK Replica

The appearance of a dusty, forgotten car can make most of us want to own things we didn’t previously covet. I’m a victim of this, personally, spying an old car that’s been forgotten by everyone but me, and wanting… more»

Wants It Gone: 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

Sometimes, you can just tell when a seller wants to be done with a car. This is a listing for a 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow (mistakenly labeled a Phantom) and the seller is listing it on behalf of the… more»

Package Deal: 1972 and ’73 Datsun 240Z Projects

Ah, the ambition that comes when someone lays eyes on a new project car. There is perhaps no moment wherein a man is filled with more hope than the day he brings home a rusty pair of old sports… more»

Clean Convertible: 1992 Ford Mustang LX

Is there a car you never tire of seeing pictures of? For me, it’s a clean Fox body Mustang. I’m not sure what it is, but scoping out bone-stock survivors like this 1992 Mustang LX convertible will never be… more»

One Owner Example: 1976 Lancia Scorpion

A Lancia Scorpion is not exactly the kind of car that pops into mind when considering likely suspects for long-term, single-caretaker ownership. However, this has to be the lone example of a notoriously needy car that has been in… more»

Clean Hot Hatch: 1991 Honda CRX Si

In this day and age, it has become incredibly easy to find cars and trucks for sale that were listed on major auction sites just months or weeks earlier. I’m not sure what this means for the hobby in… more»

Maryland Barn Finds: 10 Car Collection For Sale!

When we all eventually pass on, those of us with an assortment of project vehicles will inevitably leave it up to our heirs or an estate manager to find new homes for that which we held dear. Of course,… more»

Sienabraun Survivor: 1974 BMW 2002tii

Much has been written about lately with regards to the softening classic car marketplace. The results from some recent major shows and auctions indicate consumers are growing cautious, so it’s not surprising to see a reduction in some of… more»

8k-Mile Supercharged 1985 Chevrolet Corvette

When you consider how much money some enthusiasts spend to extract 200 horsepower from an inline-six or a high-strung four-cylinder, it begins to look a bit silly when there’s a car like this low-mileage 1985 Chevrolet Corvette with a… more»

Sitting 25 Years: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Anyone who has followed my writing here over the years, likely knows I don’t have a stash of muscle cars in the garage. I like the foreign jobs and suffer plenty for this allegiance. Still, one aspect of the… more»

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