The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a model that has lurked in the shadows of the iconic BMW E30 M3 for years, and sadly, it appears destined to continue doing so. As the owner of a 1986 example that I… more»
Bought and Parked: 1969 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1969 Jeep Wagoneer might be familiar to some of you if it was on your list to bid on back in 2017. That’s because it’s the same truck that appeared in a Bring A Trailer listing and apparently… more»
Cheap Muscle Truck: 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T
One of the more interesting dalliances I had with a project car was when I purchased a pickup similar to this one: a 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T, one of the few remaining muscle trucks you can still buy without… more»
Ran When Parked: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE
Oftentimes, in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the big-body coupe is the car that sits atop the family food chain, along with the long wheelbase models. These coupes often featured pillar-less designs that make for a striking profile and were the… more»
Coast Line Road Tripper: 1990 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Ah, summer days on the coast line, gentle summer breezes whipping your hair while the salt spray threatens vulnerable electrical components and sensitive body panels – what could be better? All negativity aside, the thought of running around a… more»
25K Original Miles: 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
There comes a certain point for every car enthusiast where a model you once loved from afar or from within the confines of your own garage is no longer available as the cheap runabout that you remember. The YJ-series… more»
Family Hauler: 1993 Volvo 240 Sedan
This 1993 Volvo 240 is a rare find for a few reasons, but namely because it’s from the end of this venerable model’s production cycle. The 1993 models are hard to come by, but especially in bright colors like… more»
Mechanically Rebuilt: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
We discussed the other day how the Ferrari Mondial has been creeping up in value, shedding some of the negative energy that has been associated with this “baby Ferrari” for the last few decades. Of course, when you see… more»
Low Mileage 5-Speed: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s always interesting to see a car with a Buy-It-Now slowly creep towards that target price with incremental bidding. In some ways, I see it as an indication of real-world interest in a particular model, as cars that never… more»
Turbo Brick: 1982 Volvo 240 GLT Wagon
The “turbo brick” is an affection term for one of the first cars to disrupt standard perceptions of what a performance vehicle looked like: the Volvo 240 GLT, a turbocharged wagon available with a manual transmission, quickly worked its… more»
5-Speed Cabriolet: 1992 Ferrari Mondial T
The Ferrari Mondial is enjoying a rebirth lately, and rightfully so: although it was ranked at the bottom of the family totem pole when new, it doesn’t deserve the scorn it received for being the “affordable” Ferrari. And, as… more»
Well-Loved Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
Why do certain cars continue to reside in relative obscurity, a sports car purgatory where values never seem to change? The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is a car that seemingly checks all the boxes for any… more»
Special Service Wagon: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 1A2
In the automotive enthusiast world, there’s a lot of enthusiasm for some specific tangents of cars and trucks: sleepers is certainly one category, and wagons another. Combine the words “fast wagon” and you’re bound to get a few people… more»
Miner’s Workhorse: 1964 Toyota Land Cruiser
You love to find vehicles with a story. Even more intriguing is when you find a now-desirable vintage vehicle that reveals how it was used when it was new, which is usually not nearly as glamorous as the current… more»
11 Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
When it comes to survivor vehicles, it seems there is no limit for what constitutes “low mileage.” All the time, we see vehicles that were quite literally driven home and not touched for decades, just waiting for the right… more»
Euro Spec Shark: 1984 BMW 635 CSi
To this day, my ears still perk up if I hear of a European-market car come up for sale. As a clearly hopeless automotive enthusiast, I like to make my life more painful by not only buying cars with… more»
















