We all have car friends who inevitably buy a vehicle we’ve never given a second thought to, and when we learn of how much they love it, our perceptions are completely changed. That’s been my experience with the Fiat… more»
Arizona Survivor: 1989 GMC Jimmy S15
While many of us begrudge the rise of the SUV and its overtaking of classic wagon and sedan models, the early days of this segment offered buyers plenty of interesting choices. From the Isuzu Trooper to the Toyota Land… more»
26K Original Miles: 1993 Ford Thunderbird
The 10th generation Ford Thunderbird is chronically overlooked within collector car circles. It’s a shame, too, because the big coupe model with a powerful V8 and rear-wheel drive is a segment we’ve seen survive and evolve, even as mainstays… more»
Bargain Potential? 1966 Morgan 4/4
In an era when progress marches forward without regard for whether the previous way of doing things needed improvement, the Morgan roadster reminds us why some traditions have endured. In the case of cars like this 1966 4/4, it… more»
How Many Left? 1988 Pontiac Grand Am LE
Did you know that GM built roughly 3 million third-generation Pontiac Grand Ams? I’m not surprised, considering you used to see these economy cars practically everywhere. Malls, high schools, suburban driveways – you name it, there was likely a… more»
3,000 Original Miles: 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco GTI
There are legions of cool cars that never made it to the United States, and if you split those hairs even further, you can find variants of vehicles that most of us didn’t even know existed. The GTI name… more»
Pinnacle of Luxury: 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit has long been a fixture in the classic car landscape, caught between being the ultimate expression of wealth and excess to something that has become a sideshow-grade curiosity on the project car landscape. While its… more»
Forgotten Sport Compact: 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
There are enthusiast-grade cars in our midst that do not cost an arm and a leg to own. Of course, you’ll have to trade some cache for a more “average” vehicle, but sometimes, I wonder if the added price… more»
Parked in 2013: 1982 Porsche 911 Targa
While it may seem like everyone with a classic air-cooled Porsche for sale has become an overnight speculator and/or brilliant broker, that’s actually not the case. This 1982 Porsche 911 Targa is a refreshing reminder of how simple these… more»
56K Original Miles: 1995 Ford Crown Victoria LX
Despite the shifting sands of an automotive industry that saw big, lumbering American sedans falling out of favor, Fod was still selling plenty of the Crown Victoria – certainly enough to keep it in production for a few more… more»
Collection Clean-Out: Saab 900 Projects
For a little while, I was a Saab man. With a Monte Carlo Yellow 900 Turbo convertible in my garage, I gained access to one of the most enthusiastic and helpful car communities out there, which was particularly impressive… more»
Calypso Green Notchback: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
Oh, be still, my beating wallet. This is the exact Fox body I would buy if time and space permitted, which unfortunately, are both in short supply. This 1993 Ford Mustang LX is the exact way I would specify… more»
Parked 20 Years: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
It’s a shame when someone gets a project and can’t find the time or interest to get started on it. Of course, if you’re a GM guy and you get handed a vintage Mercedes-Benz, it’s understandable if you’re not… more»
Low Mile 5-Speed: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Sometimes, you have to travel a little outside of your comfort zone to find a car that checks every box. In the case of this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z, you’ll have to make the trek to Vancouver if it… more»
















