Kit cars are often born out of a desire to recreate a vehicle that was loved by many and that remained widely sought after, even years past its retirement date. Ferraris, Cobras, GT40s are all obvious candidates for discovering… more»
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Original Owner E21: 1981 BMW 320i
When vehicles are in pristine condition but not necessarily remarkable, it creates a very real paradox: a car that has been exceedingly well-preserved and clearly cared for deserve our admiration, but can we justify opening our wallets a bit… more»
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Kit Car Exotica: 1957 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To sell a kit car that is in somewhat half-finished state is likely a difficult moment for the seller. You’re over some key hurdles to completion; there’s a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But you’re still… more»
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Rare Sport Compact: 1986 Ford EXP
If you want to manufacture a sporty car, there’s a few different ways to go. There’s the full-throated approach, where you actually build a performance machine with all the right boxes checked, from high compression engines to firm suspensions…. more»
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B4C Police Package: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When you think of police package vehicles, the mind wanders quickly to thoughts of sleeper-style vehicles with a variety of subtle factory upgrades reserved for law enforcement officials. Whichever make and model you choose, the muscle car that is… more»
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Lifted Wagon: 1986 Toyota Tercel 4WD
The Toyota Tercel has long been associated with the brand as its reliable, entry-level model. Like everything else that happened in the 80s, Toyota got a little crazy – let its hair down, just for a minute – and… more»
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Netherlands Import: 1979 Porsche 924 Turbo
When we see a gray market vehicle – that is, one imported from Europe and that has not undergone the U.S. federalization process – it always makes us wonder about the how and why behind its arrival. Some of… more»
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El Benzino: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
It’s hard to understand why, but there is seemingly a segment of Mercedes-Benz owners who wish to convert their stately sedans into pickup trucks. There is some logic to it, of course, most of it tied to the durability… more»
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One of 378: Fairway Green 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
In the world of muscle and sports car owners, one group stands apart for calling out small details that supposedly make their car rarer or more special than another. Yes, I’m looking at you, Corvette guys, who can seemingly… more»
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White on White: 1993 Lotus Esprit SE
An interesting way to test brand loyalty is to quiz people on whether they enjoyed the James Bond franchise more when Lotus was the exotic car of choice or the 90s era when Pierce Brosnan and BMW took over…. more»
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ACC Convertible Conversion: 1983 Nissan 200SX
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»
