45K Original Miles: 1981 Dodge Mirada

The Dodge Mirada is an intriguing choice for an affordable classic that has more pedigree than you might think. The Mirada is a big body coupe with an emphasis on luxury and some level of a sporting personality, and… more»

Parked in ’91: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II

No matter how many hearts the original Mustang II broke when it came out, there’s still a sense of excitement around unearthing anything with the iconic Cobra badges on it. It’s amazing how we associate the white body with… more»

Sleeper Turbo Coupe: 1984 Ford Thunderbird

This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a looker with its lipstick red paint over a camel-colored interior. This one is a bit of a sleeper with the 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood paired with a 5-speed manual… more»

Seasonal Driver: 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

In terms of looks alone, this era of the venerable Oldsmobile Cutlass is one of the best-looking ever made – in my humble opinion. Sure, you’ve got the classic Cutlass, and there’s no denying the style and brawn of… more»

116 Original Miles: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

When it comes to commanding top dollar for a C4-chassis Chevrolet Corvette, you need to have a few boxes checked: low mileage; ZR1 package; and unique colors. This 1994 Corvette convertible is otherwise a standard model, right down to… more»

Rare in the US: 1977 Volkswagen Brasilia

The auction ends tonight for this rare Volkswagen Brasilia, which is a model never sold in the United States but has begun to show up from various importers. This is one of the more intriguing air-cooled models you can… more»

Rare Levi’s Edition: 1976 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade

When it comes to Jeep CJ-5s, my personal feeling is many of them have lost that original bare-bones off-roader “vibe” owing to years of either modifications or customizations that strip away the roughneck authenticity it’s known for. It’s an… more»

Custom Shorty Van: 1974 Chevrolet G10

There’s no denying that old-school vans are the top bananas of the period-cool vehicle food chain. You can readily identify makes and models that capture an era fairly accurately, but a short-wheelbase custom G10 van is the ultimate manifestation… more»

Factory Four-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet El Camino

For the past few months, I’ve begun to wonder if enthusiasts are tiring of the insane prices some vintage cars and trucks have been going for. There’s only so much comfort one can take from knowing you could potentially… more»

Original Paint Coupe: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE

This gorgeous 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE coupe is described as being a project that remains very original and only has small amounts of rust to deal with. If you’ve ever kept an eye out for one of these graceful… more»

Trade for an Airstream: 1975 BMW 2002

We see all sorts of requests for trades when scanning classifieds listings, but most of the time, they feel like major shorts in the dark. Or, more that the seller can’t quite land on an asking price and therefore… more»

Dealer Trade? 1983 Audi Coupe Quattro

Every now and again, we see a desirable collector car turn up at a new model car dealership. It’s always a bit of a head-scratcher because usually, the car in question could stand all on its own via a… more»

Concours Coupe: 27K-Mile 1976 Jaguar XJ6C

One of my favorite Jaguar models is the achingly beautiful XJ6C coupe. It really doesn’t matter what it is; if it is a pillar-less design, I’m going to love it. The W126 coupe Mercedes-Benz comes to mind, but then… more»

One of 800 Made: 1987 Dodge Shelby Lancer

Among the variety of Carroll Shelby-blessed Turbo Mopars from the 1980s, there’s one model for me that stands alone and that is the Shelby Lancer. This is perhaps the model that shows up for sale the least frequently, and… more»

Dry Desert Truck: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT

Sometimes, seeing a familiar vehicle in an unfamiliar paint code can make you fall in love with it all over again. This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT is a Nevada truck that appears to be rust-free. It’s had a driver-quality… more»

37K Original Miles: 1993 Audi 100 CS

This 1993 Audi 100 CS is a fairly ordinary car by almost every measure, except for one: you don’t see them in this sort of condition anymore. Essentially from an era when Audi was still emerging from the “unintended… more»