Backdated Project: 1978 Porsche 911 Targa SC

When it comes to finding an affordable air-cooled Porsche project, you may have to lean pretty heavy on the project side to make the math work. There’s different ways of going about this – you could buy an original… more»

36K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800 ES

Cars from the 1970s fall outside of my personal range of vehicle eras I tend to collect for no other reason than being a child of the 80s. But if I were to step outside my preferred timelines, the… more»

All Original 5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

The 1980s called, and they want their muscle car back! That’s the first thought that enters into my head upon gazing at this nicely preserved 1988 Ford Mustang GT, which appears to be in bone stock condition. Featuring the… more»

Koenig Specials Movie Car: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

If you were old enough in the 1970s and 80s to observe some aspects of European tuning car culture, you would inevitably have been exposed to the likes of highly modified cars known as  Koenig Specials. These vehicles were… more»

V12 Grand Tourer: 1993 BMW 850Ci

Long term ownership tends to be as much of a differentiator when it comes to selling a collectible car as its overall condition. An enthusiast vehicle in excellent shape but with multiple owners showing frequent changing of hands tends… more»

One of 44 Made: 1982 Apollo Verona

The world of kit cars is vast and deep, with wide variations in build quality and performance. Those enthusiasts who choose to build their own or refurbish cars built in the past by amateur hands are truly committed to… more»

Martini Stripes: 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo

Cars can certainly have a “vibe” if the right cosmetic tweaks are made, and this Porsche 930 screams 1970s European performance car. Obviously, the turbocharged 911 variants are immediately distinguishable thanks to their fat arches and giant whale tail… more»

5-Speed V6 Combo: 1994 Toyota Pickup SR5 4X4

While the inherent value of a clean Toyota pickup is well established around these parts, it is impressive to see how many of them continue to attract strong money even in a somewhat soft market. The demand for Toyotas… more»

23K Original Miles: 1989 Shelby CSX VNT

The final version of practically anything is usually pretty good, unless we’re talking about what a commercial kitchen throws in the pot for a stew when attempting to use up the last of the ingredients. That same philosophy can… more»

Dinan Upgrades: 1988 BMW 635CSi

The BMW E24 6-Series coupe remains one of the more handsome designs to come out of the 1980s, and finding one as clean as this is a treat. Complete with some period-correct upgrades and a proper respray in its… more»

One-Owner Land Yacht: 1994 Buick Roadmaster

Any news article from the middle 90s describing the last of the land yachts inevitably will include a photo of the Chevrolet Caprice, Ford Crown Victoria, and the Buick Roadmaster. The three vehicles were stalwarts of their time, used… more»

50K Original Miles: 1993 Ford F250 XL

If you’ve tried to sell anything recently, you likely know the market is a bit soft for anything that isn’t a truly exceptional luxury and/or performance car. This is a bummer if you’re trying to sell something; however, it’s… more»

33K Mile Survivor: 1988 Suzuki Samurai

People are divided into two camps, typically: pay a little for a project and spend the next several years outlaying cash and time to bring it up to drivable condition, or pay a lot and begin using the car… more»

Camper Conversion: 1993 Ford Aerostar

The Ford Aerostar was unloved for many years, and it wasn’t a runaway success when new. Minivans were evolving, moving into a more sophisticated lane that went beyond simply being a people-mover. Customers wanted things like headphone jacks, captain’s… more»

454 Squarebody: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban

The seventh generation Chevrolet Suburban is about as recognizable as the Statue of Liberty, and carries similar weight in terms of being a symbol of freedom. OK, perhaps that’s a stretch, but the Suburban is an escape machine for… more»

1 of 27 Built: 1999 BMW 540i Touring Wagon

When it comes to assessing the rarity of a vehicle, we can’t just blame the Corvette guys for picking apart their build sheets down the smallest detail. As a long-time BMW fan, we do the same thing, but in… more»

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