Turbocharged Roadster: 1979 Panther Lima Turbo

The idea of driving a neoclassical roadster on a fair weather day is one that requires a unique mindset. You have to appreciate the era in which the design was in its prime, at least enough to commit to… more»

Never Used 4WD: 1995 Geo Tracker

The rise in popularity of 1990s vehicles continues unabated. The values may not be shockingly high, but it has gotten pretty easy to make a good flip out of cars and trucks that were once just average runabouts. Small… more»

European Car of the Year: 1982 Lancia Delta LX

Among the cars or trucks that get imported are a select few performance vehicles that many enthusiasts drool over. The Nissan Skyline, Mazda RX-7, Mercedes-Benz 190E Evolution, and a handful of others have sat at the top of the… more»

H Body Survivor: 1990 Pontiac Bonneville LE

Sometimes, the term “survivor” manifests itself in the abstract sense, meaning an exotic or muscle car that’s never been modified. Sure, it’s a survivor, but that car or truck hasn’t exactly been battle tested. A survivor that’s been used… more»

Muscle Truck Bargain? 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

A few days ago, I commented in a post about how the Dodge Ram SRT-10 was an underappreciated muscle truck, especially in terms of how much they sold for relative to the exotic powertrain under the hood. Thanks to… more»

Singer Kit Car: Ferrari 308 Replica

Ferrari replicas, especially of the 308, are a dime a dozen. It’s just reality, and there must have been a period of time when there was money to be made in the exotic replica industry. As with any industry… more»

Diesel Daily: 1980 Chevrolet Caprice

This is something you don’t expect to see: a 1982 Chevrolet Caprice Diesel sedan. Now, that’s not because they didn’t exist in diesel form; they did, but with a powerplant that was known to have mechanical faults. The seller’s… more»

Off Season Discount: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible

Buying a convertible in the off-season is one of the smarter purchases you can make if a drop-top is on your list of cars to own. If you live  somewhere like I do where winter is an actual season,… more»

1 Owner Orvis Edition: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

We rarely get to see the combination of an affordable, modern classic with one-owner lineage and some special features that truly set it apart. This is one of those times, and I feel like someone is going to get… more»

Another One! 1989 Pontiac Sunbird Turbo Convertible

One thing I really enjoy about the Barn Finds community is that when we highlight a car for sale that we hardly ever see, our readers set to work flagging similar examples. The Pontiac Sunbird Turbo is a rare… more»

Clean E36: 1997 BMW M3

After you spend any amount of time with a certain make or model, it becomes easier to separate the wheat from the chaff. The E36-chassis BMW M3 is a car I’ve quite familiar with, having owned a 1995 coupe… more»

Targa Rescue: 1973 Porsche 911

At first, you see a desirable long-hood Porsche 911. It’s even an interesting color, although not original. The Fuchs wheels are appealing, and basically, you see enough of a car to feel good about learning more. However, when bidding… more»

Northstar Project: 1993 Cadillac Allante

This 1993 Cadillac Allante is listed for sale by our kind of seller: honest, to the point, and deadpan about the known issues the car has. The ’93 Allante is potentially one to buy or one to avoid depending… more»

Gentleman’s Express: 1977 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9

Every now and again, you’ll see me spill my guts here and say, “No more project cars.” And then, something like this 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 comes along where I’m calling every shipper I know and seeing how… more»

Supercharged Sedan: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI

The Pontiac Bonneville is one of those cars that had the potential to be great, and just never quite got there. It wasn’t the fault of Pontiac engineers, either, who worked hard to build the family-sized sedan into a… more»

Surprisingly Sought After: 1993 Geo Metro Convertible

Our country’s relationship with fuel economy is one of the goofier aspects of our culture. No one likes filling up multiple times per week, but we also stand firm in our resolve that if we want to drive something… more»

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