Insurance auctions and salvage lots are oftentimes great places to find potential enthusiast vehicles at a serious discount. Now, you’re not going to find a Ferrari or a survivor Fox body, but there’s plenty of interesting vehicles that don’t… more»
Twin Turbo Rotary: 25k Mile 1993 Mazda RX-7
Mazda’s RX-7 is an iconic Japanese sports car, but the FD chassis models stand apart from every other era. This generation represents the peak of the company’s heavy-weight performance model, even if it still fell short of competing models… more»
30k Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed
Arizona is a retiree hotspot, but it’s also just plain hot. Living there requires a high degree of comfort with soaring temperatures that make Florida look like an oasis, and months of 100+ degrees are not uncommon. That said,… more»
Rare Mario Andretti Edition: 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
While it definitely leads in the category, the Chevrolet Corvette isn’t the only performance car to be sold in a variety of special edition trims. The Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV is already a classic that remains surprisingly affordable, but… more»
One-Owner Barn Find: 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo
Barn finds are so tantalizing, aren’t they? They could make absolutely no sense, but being the one to bring a car back to life is sorely tempting for most of us. This 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo coupe is a… more»
Preserved Luxury: 1993 Acura Legend
There are certain vehicles that used to be practically everywhere and then one day, simply disappeared. You usually notice this with economy cars that were used by commuters and high school students alike but that were quickly scrapped once… more»
Glass Out Respray: 1983 BMW 320is
Deciding to restore a vehicle takes careful planning to ensure you don’t get in over your head. Most of us don’t want to restore a vehicle that isn’t worth at least what we’ve put into it from a dollars… more»
V8 Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 – also known as the “English Corvette” – is one of the more under-the-radar classics that seemingly is a poor man’s Sunbeam Tiger. Clearly embracing the mindset of sticking a big engine in a tiny chassis,… more»
25 Years Owned: 1995 Buick Century Wagon
Ah, grandma’s wagon: the classic kiddo hauler, complete with wood trim, is quite familiar to those of us of a certain age. The 5th generation Buick Century was a big seller for GM despite hanging around for quite some… more»
Ran 5 Years Ago: 1977 Audi Fox
We’ve all been there: a car that deserves to be saved, and we’re the only ones around to protect it. I’ve fallen victim to this scenario, and I ended up bringing home vehicles I treated like a lost puppy,… more»
27K Original Miles: 1995 Ford Ranger XLT
The Ford Ranger is loved by both truck fans and general automotive enthusiasts for its compact packaging but enormously useful design. It alone is one of the main reasons why many of us pine for a smaller pickup truck… more»
V8 Rally Car: 1981 Triumph TR7
For a period about 10 years ago, I autocrossed a fair amount, and dipped a toe into winter rallying. There was a big part of me that wanted to go headlong into motorsports, eventually getting into proper track days…. more»
Oregon State SSP: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
The appeal of a muscle car that was formerly used to stop people like us from speeding is a phenomenon I will never fully understand. It’s like wanting to work for the IRS after being audited; why on Earth… more»
Super Sedan: 1992 BMW M5
If you’ve spent any time following BMW Motorsport vehicles, you’ve likely noticed that there’s a growing appreciation for the cars made before the current era of high-performance vehicles. This is because just like someone who adores old muscle cars,… more»
Slant Nose Targa: 1977 Porsche 911
This 1977 Porsche 911 is, like many others, suffering from the lingering side effects of having been a cheap, old sports cars for many years before every air-cooled 911 shot up in value. What we see here is a… more»
















