3 Rows, 5-Speeds: 1991 Peugeot 505 SW8

A few years ago, I would have been all over this rare Peugeot wagon that’s an 8-seater and equipped with the rare 5-speed manual. The SW8 version of the classic 505 is known for being good at several desirable… more»

Extinct Sedan: 1988 Dodge Dynasty LE

The Dodge Dynasty is one of those cars that littered parking lots, motor pools, and car rental garages for years when it was in its prime. These days, they have all but gone extinct, and are rarely seen for… more»

South Carolina Commuter: 1989 Toyota 4Runner

This first-generation Toyota 4Runner may be two things that rarely happen simultaneously: an outstanding survivor example with all the right equipment and a fair deal price-wise. The 4Runner presents quite well with loads of documentation and other evidence supporting… more»

Gymkhana Suspension: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

While it’s often said that the C4-era Chevrolet Corvette is one of the best sports/muscle car values out there, the C3 doesn’t typically get the same sort of affection. It’s often seen as more of a Saturday night cruiser,… more»

Affordable 4×4? 1990 Range Rover Classic

There’s a significant divide between a great Rover, a good Rover, and a driver Rover. The great ones will cost you $25,000 or so, especially as it gets newer and the wheelbase grows longer. An older model like this… more»

Rebuild Project: 2003 Honda S2000

If you’re a fan of modern-era sports cars, you undoubtedly know that the Honda S2000 is one of the greats. It will almost certainly go down as a classic that we’ll all wish we bought when they were somewhat… more»

Unfinished Restoration: 1986 Country Coach Classic

Most of the time, when you see an old RV for sale, it doesn’t get much more than a second look. But in that cursory glance, you’ll likely notice small details that suggest this isn’t like every other forgotten… more»

24K Original Miles: 1989 Maserati Biturbo Cabriolet

The Zagato-designed Maserati Biturbo still rubs me the right way, which is never a good thing. A car known for being somewhat finnicky in the reliability department, the Biturbo was never as bad as it was made out to… more»

10k Miles: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL

Steve McQueen has left an enduring legacy on popular culture in ways that many other celebrities has not. In addition to being a big screen legend, his identity – the things he touched, the items he favored, the purchases… more»

Original Owner Convertible: 1986 Convertible Corvette

Being the original owner of a vintage or classic car can be a pretty special feeling. After all, you’re the caretaker of a vehicle that has typically traded hands several times by this point. In the case of a… more»

6-Cylinder Manual: 1995 Ford F-150 XLT

If you’ve ever felt like the legendary 4.9L inline-six found in the OBS Ford trucks wasn’t quite powerful enough, perhaps a 5-speed manual would make it more enticing. In terms of a virtually unkillable option, the I6 and a… more»

Cottage Convertible: 1991 Dodge Shadow

Is this just not the perkiest convertible you could buy right now under $5,000? The Dodge Shadow is one of America’s great, cheap summer runabouts, a vehicle segment I opine about often that simply doesn’t exist anymore. I’m no… more»

Roadster Project: 1987 Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren

The Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren remains one of those unusual collector cars that is both entirely appealing due to its usability and affordable running gear, but also sort of a question mark. In the case of the car shown here,… more»

Fancy Fox Body: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC

The early 1990s is a wonderful era of automotive culture. From upstart in-house brands like Geo and Saturn to the rapid growth of the import/tuner culture, there was a lot to choose from if you were an enthusiast. There… more»

Government Auction Find: 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo

Many of you know by now that I love a good story. The more intriguing a car’s history is, the more likely I am to buy it. The seller of this 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo (930) was apparently claimed… more»

23k Mile Six-Speed: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette

Less than $20,000 will put you in the driver’s seat of this 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, compete with the desirable 6-speed manual and just 23,181 miles. The asking price of $18,900 seems like a very fair deal, and the seller… more»