Build Your Own Halo Car: 1988 BMW M3 + Parts Stash

When attempting a new project, it’s important to make sure you have access to all the parts needed to put said vehicle back together. Whether it’s due to parts becoming obsolete or parts cars becoming a thing of the… more»

Restored Turbo: 1987 Toyota Pickup

There’s no denying that survivor-grade Toyota trucks are on the rise, and will likely be hot for some time. They benefit from a few things, one of which is the iconic styling – yes, those decals turn people on… more»

Black on Black: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD

When it comes to collecting a car that was both produced in large quantities and has a reputation for being incredibly long-lived, you have to start splitting hairs to find the standout example. Obviously, there are the ones that… more»

The New Normal: 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

Every day, the supply of vintage square body trucks grows smaller. The Chevrolet K5 Blazer has been at the top of the list for many collectors and brokers for some time, but we’re getting to the point where trucks… more»

Preservation Spec: 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano

Up until a few months ago, I had an Alfa Romeo Milano Verde project taking up space at a local shop. The car absolutely deserved to be revived owing to its largely rust-free condition, clean Recaro interior, and unmodified… more»

Diesel Lariat: 1986 Ford F-250

Old diesel trucks just seem like incredible workhorses, even by workhorse standards. Built at a time when diesel technology didn’t seem all that far removed from what you might find in an old locomotive, these were hearty machines if… more»

25,000 KM from New: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

Despite bearing some resemblance to the classic 308, the Ferrari 288 GTO was a much different beast. Like so many of the most iconic Ferraris, Porsches, and other high-performance cars, the company’s experience on the racetrack deeply influenced the… more»

Sunroof Bug: 1968 VW Beetle

This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle was found at an estate sale in “barn find” condition, and it’s rare among air-cooled models equipped with a factory steel sunroof. Like all projects, it’s a long ways off from running, but the honesty… more»

Needs a 427: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is a real-deal 427 car that sadly is missing an engine. It even has the preferred four-speed manual transmission and T-top roof, and the body appears to be in excellent shape. Sitting on redline tires,… more»

British Beetle: Jaguar SS100 Kit Car

The world of Volkswagen Beetle-based kit cars is seemingly as vast as the ocean itself. While we know the Kelmarks and Bradleys and even the Mercedes-Benz SSK replicas are out there, the Jaguar SS100 replica is a harder car… more»

Rare AWD Wagon: 1989 Honda Civic RT4WD

When Honda makes special models, more often than not, they stand alone in the marketplace. Take, for instance, the sports cars – the S2000 and the Acura NSX. They are top-flight performance cars in every sense of the word,… more»

940 Original Miles: 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10

The Dodge Viper is, by this point, iconic. The question is, which model is most significant? To me, the original GTS coupe with blue paint and white stripes is the one to buy, but the most iconic goes to… more»

Lightweight Edition: 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This 1983 Porsche 911 SC is a European-market example that the seller describes as being a “lightweight.” Now, when you call a performance car a “lightweight,” it tends to signal to enthusiasts that the vehicle in question was commissioned… more»

Never This Nice: 1997 Ford Aerostar

For any of you following the rise in popularity of 1980s and 1990s vehicles, you may have noticed an increase in Facebook groups that track these “rad”-era cars and trucks. As such, some once unloved models are finding favor… more»

Rotary Racer: 1966 NSU Spider

While we generally find old cars interesting, there are some that stand out for packing in far more novel features than anyone may have expected. The NSU Spider is a terrific example of this, as it was a groundbreaking… more»

Cummins Swap: 1986 Chevrolet K30 Pickup

It can seem risky to buy a vehicle that’s been sewn together by the seller to fit his own vision of the perfect truck. But sometimes, the details are so well-executed that some of the worry is stripped away…. more»

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