Neoclassic Barn Find: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit

The Zimmer Golden Spirit is a car that needs little in the way of an introduction, representing one of the peaks in the neoclassical revival era that impacted the collector car and truck world in a big way. From… more»

V8 5-Speed: 1988 Mercury Cougar

Do you ever see a car that hasn’t been on your radar but gets the wheels turning because of the way it’s presented? That’s certainly the case for me when I look at this super clean 1988 Mercury Cougar… more»

Turbo Coupe: 1986 Subaru XT GL-10

Like any toxic relationship, I have a weird obsession with the Subaru XT. As some of you long-timers may recall, I embarked on a project with the six-cylinder version of one of these wedge-coupes way back when, and immediately… more»

66K Original Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS looks like a very clean example that is attracting strong bidding at the moment, $22,600 currently on the board and a few days left in the auction. While we see these cars pop up… more»

30 Years Owned: 1991 Volvo 240

One of the most instantly recognizable classics from the 90s-era class of cars is the Volvo 240. Used by everyone from teachers to accountants to senior citizens to students, it is associated with being a dependable (if not slightly… more»

21K Original Miles: 1998 Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster is by now known as one of the most accessible modern sports cars, often times available for reasonble money in what has otherwise been a white-hot marketplace. The combination of mid-engined design with Porsche’s renowned chassis… more»

Brown Boogie Van: 1979 Dodge B200

I believe it’s safe to say that few vehicles can so consistently draw a smile like a real-deal boogies van can. It doesn’t seem to matter how much time elapses between listings of these period-correct vans or how many… more»

Muscle Truck: 1989 Dodge Dakota Shelby

The concept of a high-performance pickup truck is one that has taken on new meaning in recent years, with modern rigs oftentimes boasting the sort of performance numbers that would make any number of 90s-era sports cars jealous. In… more»

Future Find: Low-Mile 2004 Pontiac GTO 6-Speed

The fifth generation Pontiac GTO is a hugely overlooked member of the next class of collector cars. Like so many others, it was unfairly maligned when new based on its superficial qualities that collectors and enthusiasts deemed undesirable; namely,… more»

Period Custom: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

There was a distinct phase in the 1980s when it wasn’t just imports getting slapped with body kits and decal stripes. The domestic crowd wasn’t opposed to adding an air dam and some side skirts to up the aggression… more»

Backyard Exotic: 1974 Maserati Merak

While the Maserati Merak has historically been one of the more under-loved sports cars, it’s still a small tragedy to see one laid up like this. The listing has next to no information, but I suppose there isn’t much… more»

Like-New: 18k Mile 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

Every time I tell myself I don’t need a C4-chassis Corvette, I see an example like this that sucks me right back in. This is a very clean example of Chevrolet’s marquee muscle car, wearing a rarely seen paint… more»

Daily-Friendly Diesel: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban

Today, when the kids say “stance,” they’re most likely referring to the decision to lower their car so absurdly low to the ground that the wheels eventually flare out to such an angle where normal driving is all but… more»

Rare Special Edition: 1983 Mazda RX-7

Special editions are a dime a dozen, but some limited offerings in the car world are worth paying attention when they show up for sale. This 1983 Mazda RX-7 is a prime example of this, as it is a… more»

Best in the US? 1992 Acura NSX

Saying you own the best of anything that more than one example was made of is a lofty claim to make, but in an era where it’s hard to stand out for anything, big words are sometimes a necessity…. more»

Garage Find Swede: 1988 Saab 9000

Here in New England, there are two brands with a surprising amount of relevance despite being non-existent or a shell of their former selves: Saab and Volvo. The former is obviously a defunct brand, but you wouldn’t know it… more»