I had to stop myself from entering this as a “sports car” on our internal category checklist. There is great temptation to place a car that looks like this in the same category as a Porsche 911 or Ford… more»
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Garage Find: 1997 Dodge Viper GTS
Anytime you bake in high performance and motorsports pedigree, you have an almost sure-fire recipe for a car that will be worth more – far more – in years to come. The original Dodge Viper RT/10 is one of… more»
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In Storage Since 2013: 2004 Jaguar XKR
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. It’s always depressing to see once-great cars sitting in the bargain basement of life, but not every limited-production model can be a star. This 2004 Jaguar XKR sold for $85,000 when new, which… more»
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Cosmetic Project: 1991 Lotus Esprit SE
It’s rare that we get to see a desirable car presented with all of its flaws accessible and disclosed. The seller of this 1991 Lotus Esprit SE has been quite clear that the car is not pristine, and it… more»
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959 Conversion: 1975 Porsche 911 Targa
One of the more intriguing aspects of the modern sports car market is how many of these vehicles used to be consider ratty, track-day specials, with little regard given to how much they might be worth someday. The E30… more»
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Highway Cruiser: 1995 Monaco Diplomat
For the record, I have not been able to establish the origins of this incredible motorhome, so fact-checkers will have to provide commentary in the comments. But wow: what an amazing rig! Monaco Coach Corporation is a real-deal company… more»
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Exotic Tribute: 1971 Ferrari Daytona 365 GTB
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a replica of an expensive or otherwise hard-to-find exotic car is either a complete disaster or one of the more compelling ways to own a vehicle most of us would… more»
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Six-Cylinder Manual: 1995 Ford F-150
The idea of a collectible workhorse truck is a paradox of sorts: in one sense, how can something that was intended to be used somewhat mercilessly be treated like a collector’s item; in another, given how many were likely… more»
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Triple Almond Survivor: 1989 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
At first glance, this seems like any other white Ford Mustang. But as you keep staring at it, you can see it’s not a simple white paint job but a touch creamier than that, and as the seller confirms,… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1971 Toyota Hilux
It’s interesting to consider the trajectory of the Toyota Hilux in the United States. If you were assigning high school yearbook “Who’s Who” titles to vehicles, the little truck that could would clearly be labeled “Most Likely to Succeed.”… more»
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Nut and Bolt Restoration: 1988 BMW M3
Taking a car that is already worth a considerable amount in stock form and then modifying it extensively is a bold choice. The E30-chassis BMW M3 is one of the more desirable homologation cars to come out of the… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1973 Datsun 240Z
A project car can either motivate you to keep working towards the finish line or become a millstone around your neck. I have lived this life, many times, and the decision to keep pushing on is one of the… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 2006 Pontiac GTO
There are legions of criminally underappreciated cars in our midst, and their lack of popularity has little to do with their engineering. No, we have discounted truly great vehicles on the basis of styling. The 996-era Porsche 911 is… more»
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Pristine Sahara: 1995 Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler has changed deeply over the years, changing from a vehicle you only used if you had to into a vehicle that is well represnented amongst daily commuter traffic (usually, with lots of plastic ducks on the… more»
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King of Candy Lowrider: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The custom car scene in the 1960s and 1970s was really something else. In many ways, I look at this era as a mini-renaissance in America, when creativity manifested into things of real, tangible value, and not just expression… more»
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Well-Optioned Estate: 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
This eBay listing for a classic B-body 1979 Chevrolet Impala wagon ends soon, and we felt it was worthy of a look. One of the more intriguing aspects of older cars and trucks is decoding their options, not only… more»
