9,000 Original Miles: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette

I will freely admit I do not expect to inherit an interesting car from anywhere within my family tree, and that’s OK (though I am vying for my mother’s completely original and borderline pristine 1997 Honda CR-V – don’t… more»

30 Years Parked: 1984 Jeep CJ7 Laredo

Any car or truck that’s been laid up for 30 years is going to be a challenge to return to road use. It’s not to say it’s impossible but just that the laundry list of deferred maintenance will be… more»

Euro Diesel Import: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Wesfalia

The Volkswagen Vanagon is the sort of vehicle that demands you adhere to the adage that a road trip isn’t about the destination but what happens along the way. In other words, you’re not going anywhere fast, so just… more»

Rare Color Combo: 1968 Porsche 911

Rare color combinations can make all the difference on certain cars. Sure, you find a Dodge Omni GLH in the less frequently seen colors of red or blue and it’s notable, but certainly not life-changing in terms of the… more»

Incredible Tribute Racer: 1957 Ferrari TRC 625

If you want to own a genuine Ferrari 625 TRC Spider, you’re going to have to do two things: one, be patient, as they only made two; and second, pony up the big bucks, because that kind of exclusivity… more»

Silver Anniversary: 1990 Ford ASC McLaren Mustang LX

While we see more than our fair share of ASC McLaren Mustangs on these pages, the final year model is a rare bird among an already hard-to-find model. This 1990 example is most readily distinguished by its unusual Enkei… more»

Ski Lodge Bus! 1970 Ford Econoline

oh, how I’d love to know more about the backstory behind this epic ski lodge bus. If you spend any time around ski resorts or canoe/rafting centers, you’ll see a lot of school buses used to transport adventure-seekers from… more»

Soft Window Targa Project: 1968 Porsche 912

While every air-cooled Porsche is essentially an enthusiast car, we have to remember that many of them were purchased by people who just wanted the most expensive car they could buy – just like today. But when you find… more»

Unfinished Project: Custom Ferrari 250 GT SWB

While the prospect of finishing someone else’s one-off project is daunting, there are some efforts that look so valiant you almost feel obligated to bring it across the finish line. This is a Ferrari 250 GT SWB recreation that… more»

993 Turbo S Conversion: 1992 Porsche 911

This may look like a desirable 993-chassis Porsche 911, but it’s actually a fairly extensive re-creation using a 1992 964 as the basis for the re-skin. This was all the rage back in the 70s and 80s when 911s… more»

1 of 4,248 Made: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Convertible

We all know the 1980s were big years for aftermarket companies to cozy up to the OEMs to make limited-production models like this convertible conversion 1985 Toyota Celica GTS convertible. This is actually one of my favorite Toyotas ever… more»

Alfa Romeo Carabo Tribute: 1975 Aztec 7 Kit Car

Kit cars almost always seem to take the same form, no matter which family they come from: an unfinished project, languishing on an enthusiast’s driveway. I’m not sure why this is, other than the fact that they require some… more»

Modern Classic: 1993 Land Rover Range Rover

Despite a fairly nefarious reputation for being costly to maintain, there are legions of Range Rover Classic fans out there that adore these old squarebodies. The “Classic” nomenclature is fitting considering the design was largely static going on 15… more»

Project Car: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

UPDATE 04/21/2022: The owner of this 1963 Avanti has learned the meaning of frustration. They previously completed what appeared to be a successful auction, only for the winning bidder to back out at the last moment. Therefore, they have… more»

Rolling Shell Project: 1989 BMW M3

The world of modern collector cars shows no sign of slowing down, as hulks like this classic 1989 BMW M3 go to show. This one is sitting on eBay with bids over $12,000 already with the reserve unmet. There… more»

LS-Swapped Short Bed: 1987 Chevrolet C-10

Picking up an unfinished project is a potentially risky proposition, but there are some platforms where the rewards greatly outweigh the risks. This 1987 Chevrolet C10 pickup is a desirable short-bed driver that has been upgraded with a 5.3L… more»

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