Every now and again, we have to remind ourselves that collector cars were not always considered items of extreme value. They were old, used vehicles that got passed around, much like the modern-day Boxster and Mustang. Not only were… more»
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Snowbird Survivor: 1980 Buick Century
It’s amazing how nostalgia works. We can take something that was wholly unremarkable, if not downright poorly engineered, and make it seem lovely decades later simply because enough time has passed. And it’s not just cars I’m talking about:… more»
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Desert Patina: 1976 BMW 2002
I try to keep up with auction results, but it’s near impossible to track every model across the multiple auction platforms that exist these days. The BMW 2002 Tii is a model I had incorrectly assumed had settled back… more»
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Not a Syclone: 1992 GMC Sonoma GT
When the GMC Syclone and Typhoon were introduced, they caused a massive stir in the domestic car and truck scene. Yes, both markets were impacted because few cars, much less trucks, packed the kind of performance and desirability that… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
In many ways, the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser market has mirrored the air-cooled Porsche 911 market (at least to a point.) There was a period of time when every project was being drug out and bid up on eBay,… more»
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Single Cab Syncro: 1986 Volkswagen Doka Transporter
When you can own a classic vehicle that combines utility with desirability, you’ve got it made in the shade. Sadly, most vehicles offering some utility aren’t all that collectible because of the very fact that they were used, heavily…. more»
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Manual W123: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D
The concept of a “feel-good car” is truly a subjective one. What feels good to one enthusiast will not matter to another; you may get good vibes off of a C3 Corvette, while I’ll find them hidden on an… more»
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British Columbia Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Blazer
One reason many of us love barn find vehicles is because of the story that’s inevitably attached. Sometimes it’s simply a family car that got socked away for a rainy day that never came, or sometimes, there’s an entire… more»
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Motorhome Mileage: 1992 Geo Tracker
The Geo Tracker (and its corporate twin, the Suzuki Sidekick) is one of the most attractive options out there for a summer cruiser that can also venture off-road. A removable convertible top, optional hardtop, and respectable 4WD setup makes… more»
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Rare Ice Blue: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette enthusiasts, we need some help: this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is listed as a special edition model of which only 100 were made. The claim to fame is the so-called “Ice Blue” paint, which is paired with an… more»
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Backyard Bargain? No Reserve 2003 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
The Ford Thunderbird is one of the most storied nameplates in blue oval history. It has long been synonymous with the most striking designs, powerful engines, and unabashed opulence. Perhaps those reasons (and more) are why the thirteenth generation… more»
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Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»
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Pristine Pastel Yellow: 1989 Chrysler TC Maserati
Recently, a friend of mine purchased a car very similar to this Chrysler TC by Maserati, right down to the primrose yellow paint job. For all the bad jokes and teeth gnashing about the failure that was the TC,… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer
If you were born after a certain point in history, you might have formed an impression of the Chevrolet Blazer based on the current offering at your local dealer. A bland, overpriced crossover vehicle with no real off-road chops,… more»
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Stored 10 Years: 1970 Porsche 914
Oftentimes, on this website and others like it, we lament the fact that owners of long-stored project cars don’t decide soon enough to sell them on when progress stalls. In the case of this 1970 Porsche 914, the seller… more»
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Forgotten Fixed Head Coupe: 1972 Jaguar E-Type
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, a phrase that carries particular weight in the collector car community. The meaning of this phrase basically boils down to the fact that good intentions are meaningless without a supporting… more»
