When buying an obscure project vehicle, one of the biggest challenges inevitably becomes, “Where do I find parts for this thing?” As someone who has owned more than a few oddballs in my day, I have never been more… more»
V8 Fox Body: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car
The Fox body Mustang Pace Car gets a mixed reception among most enthusiasts. It wasn’t exactly the best pace care replica ever made, but it also wasn’t the worst. Still, it comes from that era in time when muscle… more»
Backyard Find? 1969 Porsche 911 T
This 1969 Porsche 911T looks like it’s been sitting in someone’s backyard for a few decades, or perhaps a small salvage yard, following a nose hit that took out the front fenders, headlamps, and bumper. Of course, what was… more»
Rare Conversion: 1984 Toyota Mirage Camper
This 1984 Toyota “Mirage” camper is a rare bird, and seemingly in good shape despite needing some TLC, according to the seller. Among the legions of brick-like camper shells bolted to a four-cylinder Toyota pickup, the Mirage stands apart… more»
Beautiful B300: 1977 Dodge Coachman Camper
When it comes to venturing out onto the open road, the different levels of comfort possible is as rich and as varied as America herself. You can certainly pack passengers into a wagon, or an SUV; but a few… more»
Grandma’s Survivor: 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
It’s hard for me to look at a Chevy Caprice of this generation and not think of Ray Liotta’s character in the upstate New York cop drama, The Place Beyond the Pines. The Caprice used in that film was… more»
Tent Find: 1965 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe
This stalled Porsche 912 project was to be the owner’s final solo restoration job, but due to health issues, it will remain unfinished and up to the next owner to wrap up. Fortunately, this is a solid platform for… more»
Solid Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
It’s amazing to see how quickly old-school Z cars took off in recent years, especially for the first run of the 240Z. The Series 1 cars are practically untouchable at this stage, and long-dormant projects are even being pulled… more»
247K Miles! 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
High mileage cars are always mildly entertaining because they show what’s possible when a vehicle is maintained somewhat consistently. It used to be years ago owners were shocked if they reached 100,000 miles before trading a car in; now,… more»
Low Mile 1985 Jeep Cherokee Chief 5-Speed!
This 1985 Jeep Cherokee Chief is a desirable two-door model with the preferred 5-speed manual gearbox. The Chief was mostly a cosmetic dress-up package, with unique upholstery, exterior decals, and an AM/FM radio. While it’s not necessarily exceedingly rare,… more»
16K Miles! 1990 Buick Reatta Survivor
For all that is written about Buick not finding its way among younger buyers, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the company has made some pretty big bets on new models designed to appeal to that audience. In… more»
29K Original Miles: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
I can remember when these Monte Carlo SSs were seemingly everywhere, and a perfect garage to some enthusiasts may have included an SS like this for daily driving and a C4 Corvette as a weekend-only car. The Montes came… more»
One Owner! 5k Mile 1980 Datsun 510
Many enthusiasts tend to have warm memories of the original Datsun 510, the cheap sports car that could run circles around more powerful motors provided the track turned twisty. It was sometimes seen as an alternative to the pricier… more»
Island Find: $3,000 1987 Buick Grand National
Whenever a car shows up for sale in the lower 48 states that spent time on Hawaii, Alaska, or some other outpost, it tends to seem a bit more interesting than a car that’s never left the mainland. I’m… more»
Rare Sport Interior: 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
When it comes to Fox bodies, you have to start getting into color codes and other seemingly minor options to set your car apart from the herd. Sure, there are low mileage time-warp specimens and the occasional Saleen, but… more»
Blue Plate Turbo: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
Ah, the Ford Mustang SVO: a car I still yearn to own but have yet to have fallen into my lap at the right price. The SVO is the ultimate Mustang from the 1980s, in my opinion, aside from… more»
















