Dark Purple Rarity: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

If you’re going to buy a car built in high production numbers, the general rule of thumb is to either find one that was a high-performance model or had some sort of near-unrepeatable options. This 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has… more»

Low Mileage and Bulletproof: 1990 Lexus LS400

Among iconic luxury sedans, the very definition of flagship in the dictionary should have a photo of the Lexus LS400 next to it. There’s no question in my mind that the LS deserves top billing in this category, even… more»

Never This Cheap: 1988 Ford Mustang Saleen

One of the best eras of the Saleen Mustang, in my opinion, harkens back to the early days of this high-powered collaboration. When Steve Saleen and Ford began rolling out these limited-production Fox bodies, the focus was less on… more»

Collector’s Edition C4: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette

We all know by now that many special edition models offered by GM are purely cosmetic jobs with little in the way of increased value baked into the package itself. However, what if the enhancements made for a truly… more»

5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Pontiac Grand Am

What is it about econoboxes that somehow escapes years of abuse to emerge as survivors a decade later? The fact that a car many of us wouldn’t have given a second thought to all of a sudden becoming noteworthy… more»

Early Build and Unrestored: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

What makes a limited production car even more unique? A subjective question for sure, but when it comes to splitting hairs, one of the sure-fire ways to make a case for rarity is comparing early versus late-production models. Earlier… more»

Kingfisher Blue: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible

As the celebrated Jaguar XJS neared the end of its production run, which spanned a healthy 21 years, the model seemed to improve with age. While some may say it was long in the tooth by the time it… more»

One-Owner 60K Mile 1987 Acura Legend

If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»

No Reserve Euro: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Just a few posts ago, we talked about how the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz roadster suffered from being seen as commonplace, or at the very least, the sort of car you didn’t need to rush out to buy. There are exceptions… more»

No Reserve R107: 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL

What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»

Owned 22 Years: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 25th Anniversary

This 1990 Ford Mustang LX notchback coupe is just sort of cruising along on eBay at the moment, and while it has attracted respectable bids, I can’t help but wonder if this one will sell for less than it… more»

Colonial Yellow Project: 1978 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

One of the more memorable listings I can recall for a Chevrolet K5 Blazer in yellow involved a very nice truck that went for over $80,000 in the supercharged market of 2022. The truck was nice, for sure, but… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1985 BMW 733i and Parts Car

If you’re a fan of European big body sedans that can hustle better than anything its size should, you might like the E23-chassis BMW 7-Series, one of the last eras of BMW’s flagship that can be found with a… more»

Big Block Survivor: 1997 Ford F-250 XLT

When it comes to the OBS Ford trucks – the “Old Body Style” era – it seems there is no shortage of buyers who want clean, well-equipped examples. Despite seemingly falling under my internal score card of desirable versus… more»

Donated Collector Car: 1998 BMW M3

You know me: I love donated vehicles, mostly because it’s amazing what gems get discarded by generous owners or overwhelmed heirs tasked with settling an estate. However it happens, you can strike gold with some of these donation lots,… more»

Well Documented: 1986 Porsche 944

Almost all of us want to find the best price possible for a collector or hobby vehicles – it’s common sense. However, there are occasions for paying top dollar or at least market rate when a car appears to… more»

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