Avantgarde Azzurro Edition: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E

These days, finding a collectible car that doesn’t cost an absolute fortune isn’t exactly easy. One life hack you could use, however, if you’re looking for exclusivity that doesn’t break the bank is to find a model offered overseas… more»

Open to Trades: 1985 Toyota Supra 5-Speed

If you aspire to own a Toyota Supra that captures the car in perhaps its most charming form (note: charming does not mean fastest), then the second generation A60 model is likely the one to buy. Fender flares, pop-up… more»

Rare Concept Car: 1979 Ford Mustang Daytona Concept

We all know how big of a deal the Fox body Ford Mustang is in terms of muscle car history. It was a game-changer, and a generation that in many ways, set the stage for what the Mustang would… more»

Modified Jaguar Pair: 1989 Vanden Plas & 1985 XJS LS3

Old Jaguars are certainly one of the riskier projects you can take on, but it’s not all that hard to find cars owned by enthusiasts who have made the right investments from a maintenance perspective. As many of us… more»

Sunroof Delete: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Coupe

If you read with any regularity, you likely see me talk about cars that represent excellent values in the current moment, but that likely show strong potential to not be cheap much longer. The Ferrari Mondial was once the… more»

Easy Burn Repair? 1984 Ferrari 400i

In the car community, it’s often joked about how often Ferraris tend to catch on fire. There’s good reason for this: you don’t have to spend too long Googling before you begin to see a litany of examples of… more»

How Many Left? 1988 Pontiac Sunbird Safari

GM’s economy car lineup has historically been one of the less-than-stellar product lines it has offered, despite the fact that the cheaper rides offered by the company’s divisions are often what brought customers in the door. The Chevrolet Cavalier… more»

Surprisingly Stock: 1992 Eagle Talon ES

The long-standing relationship between Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi has yielded some desirable sport compact cars over the years. Obviously, for those of us of a certain age, the Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion is the pairing that immediately comes… more»

Only One in the World: Porsche 911 B17 by Pininfarina

It has long been known at Porsche that in order to pay the bills that allow cars like the 911 to exist, you need to build a model that has mass-market appeal. In the early 90s following a major… more»

Under the Sea Find: 1940 Ford Super Deluxe

A story making the rounds this week has to do with exploration of one of our nation’s most significant shipwrecks, that of the U.S.S. Yorktown. The investigation of sunken ships has been a fascinating aspect of American culture in… more»

Cabriolet Roof: 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX

The Dodge Mirada is an interesting footnote in Chrysler’s history, especially given the transition period wherein consumers were migrating away from large luxury coupes and seeking a smaller environmental footprint. However, that doesn’t mean they wanted to abandon the… more»

Rare Glass Roof: 1979 Lincoln Town Coupe

Does a rare option transcend concerns over rough cosmetic condition? This has been debated for some time, and the answer is never black and white. When a car is already limited in production numbers, and you combine that with… more»

Dual Treasure Chest: 1962 Volkswagen Single Cab

The term “dual treasure chest” may not hold much relevance outside of industries that chase pirate booty, but in the Volkswagen world, it’s a big deal when it comes to old pickup trucks. This 1962 Volkswagen Single Cab pickup… more»

Rare Manual: 1994 Jaguar XJS

The appeal of finding a manual transmission in a car where it absolutely does not belong is hard to put into words. A luxo-barge, a commercial-grade truck, a forklift – whatever it is, if it should’t have three pedals… more»

(Still) Affordable Exotic: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

Here’s a friendly reminder that the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 remains one of the best performance car bargains of the modern era. When every other high-octane supercar from the early 90s has gone on to be a six-figure investment, the… more»

16V Swap: 1984 Volkswagen GTI

The Volkswagen GTI is a classic example of the much-loved hot hatch. These days, you might be surprised to see that prices have ticked upwards for sound examples, as it has become near impossible to find good, clean cars…. more»

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