The thing about patina is it can’t be faked – it has to be earned. And while some car flippers may claim otherwise, rust does not equal patina; it simply means the car has been in the elements, unprotected,… more»
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Beautifully Unrestored: 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo
The other day, a Porsche 911 of a certain desirable spec sold for over $1 million on a popular auction site. The buyer was all too happy to share that it will be joining a private collection where it… more»
Project-Grade FJ62: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
These days, it is not uncommon for late-model Porsches built in limited quantities to sell for high six figures or even low seven figures, in extreme cases. It’s amazing, really, to see the price placed on vehicles that will… more»
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1 Owner 30 Years: 1991 Volvo 940 SE
Despite being the sort of car people hold onto for multiple generations, we rarely get to see older Volvos in survivor-grade condition. They are never outright abused, but it does seem like because of their reliability, they get band-aid… more»
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Flared Fender Sedan: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E
A few weeks ago, I shared how my own 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E was potentially going up for sale. And, it might still be. However, when I see one come up for sale, and my eyes see those wildly flared… more»
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30K Mile Camper: 1988 Ford Econoline Sports Mobile
While we tend to think that the modern automotive industry is a shell of its former self, there are some vehicle classes that have endured. The classic van converted into a camper that doesn’t require a commercial driver’s license… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1994 Ferrari 512TR
You don’t have to look too far to find endless articles about the future of the automotive auction platform. What is coming next, which one is the top of the heap, and how we will revolutionize selling in the… more»
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Classic Edition XJ: 2000 Jeep Cherokee
When you build a vehicle for a long time, there’s usually a point at which the model lineup has to be injected with some new life. It could be a brand new trim line or a set of mechanical… more»
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Military Farm Rig: 1976 Unimog 416
Ah, the Unimog: a rig that is both incredibly capable and useless all at once. This military-grade tractor, which has begun to find its way into civilian life, is an overbuilt brute with a dedicated following. It is one… more»
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Capri Blue Barn Find: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser
Some vehicles will inevitably become less desirable as projects over time, owing to demographic shifts and dwindling parts supply (or both). Some others, however, will continue to endure, either due to immense popularity or because they still make sense… more»
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First Year Model: 1983 Porsche 944
Whenever a first-year model is discovered, there’s usually some associated excitement that comes from knowing it has features the later cars didn’t get. In the case of the Porsche 944, those “easter eggs” are fairly modest and minor in… more»
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One Owner 4WD: 1987 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
We all have a vehicle or two that we have some odd fascination with. There’s no one redeeming feature or reason why we want it; it just hits us a certain way and the obsession is born. The Mitsubishi… more»
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Pristine XJ: 1988 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Sometimes, you see an asking price and recoil slightly. It’s only natural; we all want to find bargains. However, there are select cases where you can’t help but understand why the seller is swinging for the proverbial fences. In… more»
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Rare Pickup Project: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T
The seller of this rare 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T – an acronym for Super Sport Truck – has listed it for a very fair price, seemingly concerned that the high mileage requires it to be marketed as a… more»
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Donated Survivor: 1990 Acura Integra LS
We forget that in certain parts of the USA, there are cars that have never fallen down the slippery slope of becoming a neglected piece of machinery, or a vehicle that is discarded simply because it got old. A… more»
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The Clownshoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe
Despite being someone who considers himself an enthusiast, the list of cars that I get truly excited about driving is shockingly small. I’m not sure if it’s a combination of having limited time to drive for fun or simply… more»
