GM Engine Swap: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

There’s a fair amount of honesty in this listing that is both refreshing and concerning. This is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, a desirable 80-series truck that presents as a rust-free example. The seller explains in his listing that… more»

Low Mileage 5-Speed: 1986 Ford Tempo

At what point does a once-unloved model become so obscure that you begin to notice any example that still turns up in running, driving condition? For me, the Ford Tempo is one of those cars that used to be… more»

Ossi Blue Beauty: 1969 Porsche 912

When it comes to buying a collector car, most enthusiasts love to see a long but quiet history. One-owner cars are extremely sought-after, but the next best thing is a vehicle that’s at least been with one caretaker for… more»

3K Original Miles: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup

When we see the former fire trucks from Japan show up for sale, there’s one feature that’s sometimes hard to get your head around: the bright red paint job and never-used hose attachments. Do you really want to drive… more»

Future Find: 6k Mile 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10

While we tend to get nostalgic about the first-generation Dodge Viper, the third-generation model doesn’t get nearly as much love. I’m not saying we don’t know as enthusiasts that this is a formidable performance car; it’s more that it’s… more»

2K Mile 1LE: 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Third-generation Chevrolet Camaros have been making a turn as of late, picking up steam in the collector car marketplace as enthusiasts realize clean examples are hard to find. The Z28 with a 5-speed is a sought-after model these days,… more»

Rare GT5: 1985 De Tomaso Pantera

While the De Tomaso Pantera is undoubtedly a sought-after performance car, it pops up fairly often for what is considered a limited-production specimen. However, when it comes to the more elusive model offerings, the GT5 is a hard-to-find version… more»

No Reserve! 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

A good deal in the collector car world is rare these days, but this no reserve listing for a 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra may be one such opportunity. That said, the current bid price of just over $30,000 isn’t… more»

Rare Wagon: 1978 Pontiac Astre

What is it about seeing a car that you know full well isn’t all that desirable, but when it wears the badge of a far lesser-known variant, it suddenly becomes cool? That’s a spell I often fall under despite… more»

Z Car Conversion: Velo Rossa Kit Car

The Ferrari 250 GTO is perhaps one of the most cloned classic cars out there. Body kits ranging from God-awful to surprisingly convincing exist, and thankfully, the original Datsun Z-car makes it possible to build a tribute that could… more»

Euro Market Sedan: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL is a rare example of an early top-of-the-line model that wasn’t yet sold stateside. For years, we received watered-down cars that were saddled with restrictive emissions equipment and other less-desirable features, and because of this,… more»

Pole Barn Pagoda: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL roadster has been in storage for some time, awaiting a restoration that never happened. The seller indicates that the longtime owner has health issues that will prevent him from beginning a restoration of the “Pagoda”… more»

Baywatch Edition: Thunder Ranch Riot Kit Car

Oh, the 1990s: what a time to be alive. I will gladly admit that the early and middle 90s were significant years in my childhood, as it seems like it was one of the last times our society wasn’t… more»

$15K in Maintenance: 1978 Porsche 911 Targa

This 1978 Porsche 911 SC is a Targa model that benefits from a sizeable amount of recent maintenance. The asking price is $55,000, which is still hard to fathom considering the Targa model used to be the red-headed stepchild… more»

Tasteful Mods: 1981 Toyota Celica GT

This 1981 Toyota Celica GT is a desirable coupe model with some very tasteful modifications, both under the hood and in the suspension department. We rarely see this era of Celica in any form, much less in a semi-restored… more»

Stored 45 Years: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL lived many years in the shadow of the 300SL, and then it began to tick up in value when collectors realized they were priced out of the gullwing game. The 190SL shown here is the sort… more»

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