Right now, there’s a Nissan Pathfinder similar to this one listed on a popular auction site that has been bid close to $20,000 at the moment. It’s a true survivor with miles lower than the one shown here, but… more»
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Only Going Up: 1992 Ferrari 348
There’s a characteristic of old sports car that keeps getting tossed around, much like the “patina” word in muscle car circles. And that’s the idea of a car being “analog”, or “pre-driving aids.” There’s this tendency to push the… more»
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Chicken Coop Find: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Special editions are a dime a dozen these days, but there was a time when such cars were truly limited in production. In addition, these unique trims held some symbolism as well, as opposed to being released to celebrate… more»
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Three-Gauge Long Hood: 1966 Porsche 912
There are times when you are presented with the option to buy a car, and it gets deep into your psyche. You decide you will move mountains to take on a project, whether it means renting space or selling… more»
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5-Speed Driver: 1992 Chevy Beretta GTZ
Why have GM performance specials like the Chevrolet Beretta GTZ not become more favored by collectors? It seems to have all the right stuff, from a firmer suspension, slick aerodynamic enhancements, color-matched wheels, and a powerful Quad 4 engine…. more»
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Dorsey Mansion Auction Find: 1977 Datsun 280Z
Unbeknownst to me, there was a major car auction back in October held on a sprawling ranch property in New Mexico. Known as the Dorsey Mansion Ranch Hoard, the collection featured 500 cars and trucks spread across the property,… more»
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V8 Garage Find: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix LE
The G-Body Pontiac Grand Prix is one of those models that doesn’t elicit much excitement from the domestic enthusiast crowd, and it’s a bit of a surprise to me. Obviously, this was not a high performance model, but the… more»
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Summer’s Coming: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
The Volkswagen Thing is an intriguing combination of parts, with a chassis designed to handle light off-road duties owing to its military origins in the Type 181 model. Unlike that vehicle, however, the Thing was clearly intended to be… more»
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$10K Engine-Out Service: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE
The Lotus Esprit is still out there, folks, and despite its relatively low price of entry for a real-deal period supercar, owners are always willing to invest heavily in their upkeep. As someone who obsesses over receipts and documentation,… more»
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Luxury Liner: 1988 Lincoln Town Car
We talk often about how the Big 3 never quite predicted the fall of the oversized luxury sedan, and certainly didn’t calculate just how popular vehicles like the Lexus LS400 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class would be. In some ways, the… more»
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25k Mile Survivor: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The third-generation Pontiac Firebird and its corporate sibling, the Camaro, showed signs of trending upwards in price over the last few cycles. However, prices seem to have stabilized for cars that haven’t been sitting in the garage under a… more»
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Worth the Risk? 1974 Toyota Century Project
This is one of those cars that just puts all sorts of bad thoughts in your head as it relates to the potential to bring it to life. The Toyota Century is a known quantity in JDM circles, a… more»
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54K Original Miles: 1978 Honda Accord LX
When we think of the Honda Accord, we tend to see the modern, mid-size sedan that seems to do everything well. Is it the most memorable model? No, but that’s sort of the point. It’s built to do what… more»
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Z24 Drop Top: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier
Sometimes, you just need a car that lets you soak up the upcoming summer without worrying about how many people it will impress or whether it will get front-row parking by the valet. There’s a lot to be said… more»
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Proper Restoration: 1967 Land Rover 109 Series II
If you’re like me and occasionally have a hankering for an old Land Rover, you might find this market a touch confusing. When found in good, running condition, either restored or well preserved, these British beasts can command a… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1986 Subaru Brat GL
Over the last few days, I’ve begun digging back into my old Subaru files on the hunt for a specific part I can now use on another project. In doing so, I remembered how much I loved these funky… more»
