There’s this phenomenon that occurs in consumerism where the company that holds onto old standards emerges the victor when the sentiment pendulum swings back in their direction. Chrysler, like other domestic manufacturers, was struggling with changing consumer sentiments and… more»
British Taxi Project: 1966 Austin FX4
When I was a kid, a London taxi was one of the more instantly recognizable classic vehicles. Similar to the double decker bus, you instinctively knew when you were looking at the genuine article courtesy of its black paint… more»
One Family Owned: 1985 Toyota Supra P-Type
When a single family owns a car, I sometimes have a lingering doubt about the meaningfulness of that history. It can mean so many things, such as the heirs receiving a car and simply never registering it in their… more»
Matching Numbers: 1970 Porsche 911T
This seems like a reasonable deal for anyone seeking an air-cooled 911 project. Wow, did I actually just say those words? It’s an interesting world we’re in these days, as more and more long-hood Porsche projects that pop up… more»
Stroker Notchback: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
There’s a sentiment within our hobby that finding pure, unmodified cars is strongly preferred over a vehicle that has been upgraded and customized. It’s understandable, given many of those modified vehicles are done according to the owner’s particular tastes… more»
Sport Truck: 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
I’ve said for a while now that square vehicles – virtual boxes on wheels – are some of the hottest makes and models you can find. Yes, the swoopy and aerodynamic models often capture our imaginations when they appear… more»
4WD Equipped: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
We often think that a vintage four-wheel drive pickup can only take one form: a Toyota Hilux. Truth be told, this small pickup market was dominated by Toyota’s rugged lineup of pickups, but it wasn’t the only game in… more»
California Coupe: 1978 Ford Fairmont
As car enthusiasts, we tend to be the harshest critics of automobile manufacturers. We expect them to make vehicles that appeal to our performance and handling desires, and sadly, the current track record reveals plenty of examples of vehicles… more»
Two Tone Project: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
There can sometimes be a temptation with a certain model you’ve seen a dozen times – maybe 100 times – in the past. It never appealed to you before but all of the sudden, it scratches an itch. Perhaps… more»
Overland Van: Wheel Engineering 1982 GMC Vandura 4×4
Finding an old overlanding rig is one of the more exciting discoveries you can make when checking out old trucks. A few years ago, we posted about an old Unimog that ended up in the scrapyard after being abandoned… more»
52K Original Miles: 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster
The idea a fun, classic roadsters for the summer months is one of the more tantalizing concepts for gearheads like us. Of course, you could be the type who prefers an old 4×4 to get into the great outdoors,… more»
1 of 411: 1992 Aston Martin Virage
The Aston Martin Virage is an intriguing specimen among the variety of high-end GT cars the company has produced over the years. Caught between various ownership groups and severe financial issues, it’s amazing the company produced anything of merit… more»
Soft Window Targa: 1968 Porsche 912
What is so significant about a window that it makes a car incredibly desirable? Well, in the case of the rare “soft window” Porsche 912 Targa, it’s because this concept of open air motoring was short-lived, but not because… more»
Long-Stored Diesel: 1979 Volkswagen Dasher
The sad truth about interesting cars is that no matter incredible their survival is, this doesn’t automatically translate to significant desirability. Still, we have to give credit where credit is due when a car seemingly survives against all odds… more»
7 Passenger Long Roof: 1993 Volvo 240
One of the harder vehicles to price correctly is the best version of a model of which there are hundreds of decent drivers still for sale at a given moment. The Volvo 240 is incredibly durable and loved by… more»
















