Over the past year, I dipped a toe into sport bike ownership. I do think motorcycles are the ultimate expression of road-going performance; sadly, my lifestyle doesn’t allow for learning how to ride and being a safe rider in… more»
Survivor SUV: 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo
In recent months, a lot has been written about the XJ-series Jeep Cherokee. It’s been more praise, to be honest, heaped on what seems like years’ worth of swooning from enthusiasts. Put simply, the Cherokee is well-loved, and it’s… more»
Affordable Supercar: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo
This looks like an absolute bargain of a supercar purchase. While the term “supercar” certainly has evolved and the new performance standards are nothing short of bananas, it’s still fair to say the Lotus Esprit was a heavy hitter… more»
Rare Droptop: 1991 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
The Maserati Biturbo is simultaneously instantly recognizable and somewhat infamous among enthusiasts. However, the reputation that proceeds it may not be entirely deserved, as many of these turbocharged coupes (and convertibles) were abused by owners who didn’t know what… more»
Elite Enterprises Kit Car: Porsche 917 Replica
It’s rather amazing how many of these Porsche 917 replicas sold by Elite Enterprises still pop up for sale. If you transport yourself back in time to when these kit cars were sold new, it does make sense as… more»
Rare 5-Speed: 1988 BMW 735i
While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»
Bad Grades Force Sale: 1993 Ford F-150
The seller of this slick 1993 Ford F-150 Flareside is selling it due to his son not keeping his grades up. What a shame, since this looks like an awesome truck. The Ford sports the desirable combination of the… more»
Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»
Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Have you often felt that most vintage cars are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»
Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX
If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»
Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is
While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»
Affordable Cruiser: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
While the later years of the B-Body wagons flared up during the pandemic pricing surge, some normalcy has settled in on the earlier models that didn’t leave the factory with the powerful LT1 engine. Those examples have stayed pretty… more»
Tiptronic Deal? 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic… more»
Pristine Saleen: 1988 Saleen Mustang #35
To appreciate a Saleen-built Ford Mustang in the early days of the aftermarket company’s relationship with the quintessential muscle car, you have to get down to the details. These were not high horsepower machines but they were significantly improved… more»
16K Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
Well-preserved pace cars may seem like a dime a dozen, but every now and again, you spot one in the wild that isn’t seen that much anymore. The C4-era Corvette pace car is one such vehicle, and while it’s… more»
Ending Today: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Bidding ends today on what looks like a clean 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 that benefits from what appears to be a ton of recent maintenance. This is one of those cars that remains attainable for mere mortals and may… more»
















