In the 1980s, if you wanted a convertible and the factory didn’t offer one, life was pretty darn simple. You just called up any number of shops, regardless of their actual talent, and asked them to build you one…. more»
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Rare Turbo Roadster: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
To this day, I do not understand why some cars were not bigger hits when sold new. Bad marketing? Bad timing? Lack of interest from dealers? It’s likely a little bit of all of the above. However, when going… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
