Family Owned Since ’07: 1982 Porsche 911 SC

Every now and again, you see a car that’s undoubtedly “hot” and you feel like it should be priced lower than advertised. However, sometimes you see examples of a model – say, an air-cooled Porsche 911 – and you… more»

Enthusiastic Owners: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT

For every make and model you come across – no matter how obscure – there is someone who loves it to pieces. They have restored it or otherwise preserved it, and tracked down all of the rare parts needed… more»

11K Mile Wagon: 1993 Ford Taurus GL

Seeing incredibly well-preserved cars is still a thrill for me, even after seeing any number of low-mileage classics day in, and day out, via the internet. It’s mainly because we often convince ourselves that there’s simply no way for… more»

Incredible History: 1-Owner 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL

When you’ve seen a car since your earliest days of being in the hobby, it’s easy to get complacent. Another day, another Porsche, Camaro, Rolls Royce, and so on. But then a vehicle comes along that you’re quite familiar… more»

Four-Door Performance Deal: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO

The Ford Taurus SHO remains a solid buy in the emerging 80s/90s performance vehicle bracket. With a Yamaha motor that screams at the top of its lungs, sleeper-style looks, and enough aerodynamic tweaks to differentiate from the bread-and-butter Taurus,… more»

Rare Sportback: 1987 Nissan Pulsar

When different generations become the majority group in any society, it’s tempting for them to assume they are the smartest, the best, the strongest, what have you. We all think we’re better than the ones that came before us… more»

Supercharged Sleeper: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP

In the final days of Pontiac, the company was still trying to figure out how to entice BMW shoppers into the showroom. This effort to make the brand the import / sport sedan fighter of the GM lineup was… more»

Barn Find Race Car: 1979 AMC Spirit

If you want to go vintage racing, there are loads of “typical” choices: the Porsche 911, the Datsun 510, the BMW 2002. However, who wants to be typical (well, aside from people who want to actually win)? The AMC… more»

One Year Only Bug: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

One-year only models are curious things. Yes, they are unique and decidedly rare, but the audience that considers them special is usually somewhat “narrow.” A few months ago, I witnessed an auction for a rather ordinary VW Beetle where… more»

Two Owner Fox Body: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

Sometimes, you see a car come in and you have to write it up immediately. It’s just that good of a find, with all the right credentials to make it a short-lived listing on whichever platform it’s marketed on…. more»

Well-Used Wagon: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD

The Mercedes-Benz W123 is known to be an incredibly durable machine. Overbuilt from the factory, it has been used by privateers and businesses alike to be put through grueling conditions, from simply the rigors of daily driving to acting… more»

EV Conversion Reversal: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4

This 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 is back from the brink: no, it wasn’t on the verge of being salvaged or donated to a nonprofit; it was one of the many sports cars that was almost converted to an electric… more»

Moving and Must Sell: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the more pressing moments in the life of a car enthusiast is knowing you have to move and your garage and/or property has both project cars and parts strewn about. Even the most organized gearhead will get… more»

RS 500 Modifications: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti

As performance and sport compact cars from the 1980s and 90s continue to appreciate, the Merkur XR4Ti seems to remain an outlier. I’ve shared a similar sentiment about another turbocharged Ford product, the Ford Mustang SVO. Is there a… more»

Minty Maserati: 1991 Chrysler TC

The Chrysler TC by Maserati is sometimes derided for being a massive failure. And it’s important to remember that when assigning a car’s place in history, many of the shortcomings (if not all) are due to human intervention. The… more»

Never Driven at Night: 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3

There are some cars you can forgive for potentially under-delivering on high expectations. We see plenty of muscle cars that make try exceedingly hard via stickers and wings to make you think it’s something it’s not. The Chevrolet Laguna… more»