The Ford Escort GT and its sibling, the almost-extinct EXP coupe, were two respectable offerings in the burgeoning sport compact car scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. While the Escort was not a powerhouse, the overall package… more»
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Never Seen One: L’Automobile Ventura
Among the variety of oddball cars from Brasil that utilize VW running gear, this is one variant I’ve never heard of. The L’Automobile Ventura utilizes a familiar formula of a fiberglass body on a VW chassis, but the bodywork… more»
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Personal Luxury Coupe Project: 1979 Dodge Magnum
The auction for this 1979 Dodge Magnum ends soon, and with an opening bid of just $1,500 and no reserve, it seems like a good opportunity to get into one of the more intriguing Mopar products of the quickly-dying… more»
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Sensible Upgrades: 1984 Ford Mustang GT
It doesn’t happen often, but every now and again, we see a modified car that is seemingly very well done. The right mix of upgrades that speak to the period when the vehicle was new can also have an… more»
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Parked Project: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
The Oldsmobile Toronado name represents one of the more significant model offerings ever to come from GM’s hallowed halls. A lighting rod of a vehicle both for its design and clever engineering, the first Toronado hails from the era… more»
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Tree-Damaged Turbo: 1987 Saab 900
When we think of reasons why we’re not getting around to a project, it usually traces back to a combination of loss of time and mechanical issues. However, those issues can lead to bigger concerns that we never saw… more»
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Pinto-Based Replica: 1952 Jaguar XK120G
The replica world was a wild and wonderful place in the late 70s and throughout the 1980s when builders of every size and capability found endless ways to package up exotic look-a-likes. As we’ve discussed previously, the quality of… more»
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8K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
The first-generation Toyota MR2 harkens back to a simpler time. I write often about how manufacturers seemed far less resistant to taking customer feedback and producing vehicles they actually wanted in the 1980s than they do now, and the… more»
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Shelby SUV: 1999 Dodge Durango SP360
While Carroll Shelby’s involvement with an automotive project almost always tends to yield positive results, sometimes his endeavors fade into obscurity. This seems to have happened with the Dodge Durango SP360 SUV, which was given the Shelby treatment in… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1990 Buick Riviera
In many ways, the 1990 Buick Riviera attempted to correct some of the missteps of previous model years, where an overabundance of concern over fuel economy caused GM to significantly alter a historic nameplate. Making the Riviera into anything… more»
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Taxi Cab Muscle: 2015 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV is a gem hiding in plain sight, but it doesn’t seem to have taken off (yet) with the enthusiast crowd. While there’s sometimes a reluctance to take on what amounts to a former patrol car,… more»
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Factory Demonstrator: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E
The Mercedes-Benz 500E is one of the more celebrated factory hot rods to ever exist. It’s also a model that’s been in the news as of late after a record-setting sale of a model owned by none other than… more»
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Early Model C126: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC
While it can be easy to fall victim to “rage bait” and feel that there are no longer any good values in the collector vehicle marketplace, there’s still plenty of finds to be had. These are vehicles sitting right… more»
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22K Original Miles: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
It’s a shame the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible wasn’t allowed to evolve further within GM’s lineup. To this day, I consider it one of the most attractive cars the General has built, and that’s saying something considering how many… more»
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Jewel Green Targa: 1996 Toyota Supra Turbo
These days, there’s no denying the fourth-generation Toyota Supra Turbo has become a pillar of the 1990s collector car community. It was a significant vehicle when new, producing outrageous performance that bested most of its competition. The styling was… more»
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Summer and Winter Combo: Daimler V8 and Fiat 1200
This is an intriguing package deal. Normally, when we see two or more vehicles come up for grabs in the same listing, there’s a theme to the offering. One running car plus a parts car, or a collection of… more»
