The fourth-generation Honda Civic is considered by many to be the break-through generation for the gold standard of commuter cars. While Honda had long established itself as a dominant manufacturer of competent small cars that were actually fun to… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Pillarless V12 Coupe: 1993 BMW 850CI
Buying a former flagship is always a risky proposition, especially when it’s a car like the BMW 850CI that’s powered by a lusty V12. However, the perception of risk is often inflated by owners who choose not to properly… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Thrifty Rental Racer: 1988 Shelby CSX-T
Many of us know by now that the Shelby Corporation pioneered one of the most clever marketing campaigns ever conceived by allowing consumers to rent its high-performance products at the car rental counter. The Ford Mustang GT350H – the… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Euro Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280TE
Regarding European-market wagons, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is perhaps the best-recognized model line. There’s good reason for this, as their dependability is through the roof (for a European brand, at least), and it’s still a handsome design even today. That… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Island Wagon: 1967 Citroen ID21F Break
Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Special Order Paint: 1987 Volvo 240 Wagon
Ah, yes – the classic Volvo 240 station wagon. It’s impressive how many iconic long-roof models came out of the 1980s, both foreign and domestic. The GM variants are obviously well-loved on these pages, from the Roadmaster to the… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Project: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
When it comes to restoration projects, few cars are equally as taxing and as potentially rewarding to bring back to life as a vintage Ferrari. The cost of entry is certainly lower than buying a completely restored example but… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Needs Finishing: Ferrari Daytona Kit Car
The attraction of a replica or kit car build is obvious: save thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars over the real-world model it’s based on. The Ferrari Daytona coupe and Spider is perhaps one of the most… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Desert Find Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
There are some rigs you don’t mind seeing done up to look their Sunday best, and I’d wager the Chevrolet K5 Blazer is one of them. Thankfully, generous production numbers mean that you can always find one that’s a… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Blu Scuro Droptop: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
It’s easy to forget just how significant the Ferrari 348 Spider was for the company and enthusiasts at large. The arrival of a two-seater, mid-engined roadster from Ferrari hadn’t happened since the 365 Daytona Spider, and when you put… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
39k Original Miles: 1978 Chevrolet G20 Van
One of the bigger changes we’ve seen in vehicle usage over the years is how businesses used to see a clean van or truck as much of a marketing tool as a utilitarian appliance. The G20 series of vans… more»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Field Find: Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car
Does the location of a project car ever stir you to want to rescue it solely for the story of how you found it? To me, that is a portion of what makes every barn find so captivating: where… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
European Delivery Diesel: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Can the provenance of a car convince you to buy a make or model you might not otherwise consider? I will freely admit to being at least swayed by a car’s story if it’s in the general ballpark of… more»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Clean And Simple Roadster: 1991 Mazda Miata
When it comes to entry-level sports cars, the Mazda MX-5 Miata remains the champion of the roadster class. Challengers have been numerous but no single model appears ready to take over the podium for thrifty and fun sports car… more»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Supercharged Sedan: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
When it comes to automobiles, it doesn’t take much to be remembered for one or two details that otherwise overshadow a wholly decent platform. That was certainly the case with the 1990s-era Pontiac Bonneville, which was a competent, comfortable… more»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
12K Original Miles: 1990 Porsche 911 Targa
A few years ago – literally – it was a commonly held belief that the Targa-roofed Porsche 911 was among the least desirable made. Values reflected this, and you’d be hard-pressed to go to market with a Targa variant… more»
