Two things car hurt a performance car’s value: high production numbers and a convertible top. The Ferrari Mondial has long resided at the base of Mt. Ferrari because it is, by Ferrari standards, a mass-produced model. In addition, it… more»
50K Original Miles: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
A few days ago, I heard a commentator discussing how more respect needs to be shown to 80s and 90s cars because the day is upon us where those vehicles are more collectible than commuter. Once considered throwaway, the… more»
Rare Tropical Yellow: 1989 Ford Saleen Mustang
If there was ever a more appropriate response to the phrase, “The 80s called – it wants its car back” than this 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen convertible in rare Tropical Yellow paint, it would have to come from Vanilla… more»
Magenta Hardtop: 1994 Mercury Capri XR2
UPDATE 08/11/2025: Affordability can be a key consideration for those seeking a classic to park in their garage, and this 1994 Mercury Capri XR2 has recently become more so. We initially saw this little Aussie-built Ford around a month… more»
No Reserve 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio
We see Alfa Romeo Spiders pop up for sale fairly often, but the Quadrifoglio version appears far less frequently. The four-leaf clovers on the side of Alfa Romeo products has long stood for a high-performance specification that takes an… more»
Rare Blue 1986 Ford Mustang SVO Turbo
The impact of color choice on enthusiast vehicles is a well-documented driver of value, especially on performance and high-end luxury vehicles. It matters less as the vehicle in question becomes more commonplace, but it’s still an easy way to… more»
Don’t Part it Out: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
Insurance auctions and salvage lots are oftentimes great places to find potential enthusiast vehicles at a serious discount. Now, you’re not going to find a Ferrari or a survivor Fox body, but there’s plenty of interesting vehicles that don’t… more»
Twin Turbo Rotary: 25k Mile 1993 Mazda RX-7
Mazda’s RX-7 is an iconic Japanese sports car, but the FD chassis models stand apart from every other era. This generation represents the peak of the company’s heavy-weight performance model, even if it still fell short of competing models… more»
30k Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed
Arizona is a retiree hotspot, but it’s also just plain hot. Living there requires a high degree of comfort with soaring temperatures that make Florida look like an oasis, and months of 100+ degrees are not uncommon. That said,… more»
Rare Mario Andretti Edition: 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
While it definitely leads in the category, the Chevrolet Corvette isn’t the only performance car to be sold in a variety of special edition trims. The Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV is already a classic that remains surprisingly affordable, but… more»
One-Owner Barn Find: 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo
Barn finds are so tantalizing, aren’t they? They could make absolutely no sense, but being the one to bring a car back to life is sorely tempting for most of us. This 1984 Volvo 242 Turbo coupe is a… more»
Preserved Luxury: 1993 Acura Legend
There are certain vehicles that used to be practically everywhere and then one day, simply disappeared. You usually notice this with economy cars that were used by commuters and high school students alike but that were quickly scrapped once… more»
Glass Out Respray: 1983 BMW 320is
Deciding to restore a vehicle takes careful planning to ensure you don’t get in over your head. Most of us don’t want to restore a vehicle that isn’t worth at least what we’ve put into it from a dollars… more»
V8 Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 – also known as the “English Corvette” – is one of the more under-the-radar classics that seemingly is a poor man’s Sunbeam Tiger. Clearly embracing the mindset of sticking a big engine in a tiny chassis,… more»
25 Years Owned: 1995 Buick Century Wagon
Ah, grandma’s wagon: the classic kiddo hauler, complete with wood trim, is quite familiar to those of us of a certain age. The 5th generation Buick Century was a big seller for GM despite hanging around for quite some… more»
















