If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»
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No Reserve Euro: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Just a few posts ago, we talked about how the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz roadster suffered from being seen as commonplace, or at the very least, the sort of car you didn’t need to rush out to buy. There are exceptions… more»
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No Reserve R107: 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL
What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»
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Owned 22 Years: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 25th Anniversary
This 1990 Ford Mustang LX notchback coupe is just sort of cruising along on eBay at the moment, and while it has attracted respectable bids, I can’t help but wonder if this one will sell for less than it… more»
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Colonial Yellow Project: 1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
One of the more memorable listings I can recall for a Chevrolet K5 Blazer in yellow involved a very nice truck that went for over $80,000 in the supercharged market of 2022. The truck was nice, for sure, but… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1985 BMW 733i and Parts Car
If you’re a fan of European big body sedans that can hustle better than anything its size should, you might like the E23-chassis BMW 7-Series, one of the last eras of BMW’s flagship that can be found with a… more»
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Big Block Survivor: 1997 Ford F-250 XLT
When it comes to the OBS Ford trucks – the “Old Body Style” era – it seems there is no shortage of buyers who want clean, well-equipped examples. Despite seemingly falling under my internal score card of desirable versus… more»
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Donated Collector Car: 1998 BMW M3
You know me: I love donated vehicles, mostly because it’s amazing what gems get discarded by generous owners or overwhelmed heirs tasked with settling an estate. However it happens, you can strike gold with some of these donation lots,… more»
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Well Documented: 1986 Porsche 944
Almost all of us want to find the best price possible for a collector or hobby vehicles – it’s common sense. However, there are occasions for paying top dollar or at least market rate when a car appears to… more»
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Junkyard Trade? 1975 Renault 17 Gordini
Renault was seen as not much more than a curiosity in the U.S. for much of its time here, which included stints as a small-scale manufacturer to importing vehicles under the AMC brand. Overall, despite being a powerhouse in… more»
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Brown Beast: 1980 Cadillac Seville
While not a huge success commercially, and somewhat scorned in the years after its introduction, the infamous “bustle back” Cadillac Seville has managed to cultivate a following that endures to this day. The styling is the obvious reason for… more»
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Backyard Find: 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 Project
It is sometimes difficult to work up the gumption to restore a make and model you love if you feel a car has gone too far down a certain path. What I mean by this is when you scope… more»
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Rare ASC Conversion: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
There exists a legion of cars that are rare but not desirable. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible is undoubtedly in this camp, although we have seen a few exceptional examples trade for strong money. The car shown here… more»
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Factory Blue Paint? 1987 Pontiac Fiero
It’s amazing what a color can do for a car. You could have the most mundane vehicle, or one built in huge numbers, and most of us wouldn’t give them a second look. But when it’s painted in a… more»
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Better Than Advertised: 1988 Jaguar XJS V12
Most of us have been disappointed at least once when it comes to vehicle purchases. That’s because sellers can sometimes be shady, but more often, it’s simply a matter of one person being able to live with flaws the… more»
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Parked for 10 Years: 1978 Porsche 911
Because I’m a sucker for a good “car discovery” story, I’m taken with the tale behind this 1978 Porsche 911 that popped up on Facebook a few days ago. The owner claims he used to drive this 911 every… more»
