Never This Nice: 1986 Isuzu Trooper

There’s a growing appreciation among enthusiasts for classic SUVs, the sort of models that came after the introductory era of Ford Broncos and Chevy Blazers. Those domestic 4x4s were indeed trailblazers, making off-road capable vehicles attractive for everyday consumers… more»

Amphibious Class: 1945 GMC DUKW

While I tend to get excited about any discovery involving an original VW Kubelwagen, other combat vehicle historians might look towards the amphibious GMC DUKW, which was designed for troop and supply transport in WWII and the Korean War…. more»

Salt Flats Veteran: 1982 Ford Mustang

Former Bonneville Salt Flats race cars are an interesting breed of competition vehicle. They don’t necessarily have the provenance of a Porsche that raced LeMans, or an Alfa Romeo at Sebring. But they do have to feature some level… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary

According to some experts, 1984 was one of the best sales years for third generation Trans Ams. In addition to sales of regular production models, buyers could choose from two special editions: the Recaro edition and 15th Anniversary models,… more»

Electric Sunroof Option: 1963 Porsche 356

An old message board thread on a Porsche 356 page indicated that the presence of a sunroof added anywhere from $5-$15K to the value of the car, especially if a COA accompanied it and proved the 356 in question… more»

Parked in ’73: 1964 Porsche 356 Convertible

Put on my life goals list the ability to daily drive a highly engaging driver’s car, then be able to shove it into the garage when I’m done with it, not needing to sell or trade it in to… more»

Could This Be The Greatest Barn Find Ever?

Our friend Tom Cotter has the enviable chore of walking into dilapidated barns and rural homesteads seeking out long-lost barn finds. Recently, his travels took him somewhere not far off the beaten path – still pretty much on the… more»

Parked in 1982: 1970 Opel GT

Opel GTs are a dime a dozen, seemingly, but there are some that pop up with greater potential for rescue than others. This particular car looks quite past the point of saving, but closer inspection reveals an interesting candidate… more»

Rat Rod Candidate: Barn Find Cushman Truckster

Rat rods: we think of the gassers, the T-buckets, even sometimes the occasional air-cooled VW Beetle. But sometimes the “rod” part of the equation isn’t much in the performance department and it just comes down to the looks. Couldn’t… more»

Emerging Classic: 1994 GMC Suburban

Year after year, the GMC Suburban ranks high on the lists of government officials, suburban housewives and rental car companies as a vehicle worth owning. However, the older models harken back to a more utilitarian era when big SUVs… more»

Storm Survivor: 21K Mile 1979 VW Scirocco

Volkswagen’s gorgeous Scirocco coupe is fading fast into the ranks of obscure cars, with fewer examples appearing in daily use or even at hobbyist events. It’s like the car just vanished from the U.S. landscape, and while they do… more»

Unfinished Business: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster

Taking over someone’s unfinished project can sometimes make the new owner seem like a glutton for punishment (ask me how I know). But in the case of this 1966 Datsun 1600 roadster, the project is laid bare in such… more»

Unrestored T-2 Body: 1958 Porsche 356 A

I was reminded of a great extraction story locally in this month’s issue of Classic Motorsports wherein the owner of German Motors in Providence, Rhode Island, removed a bent-window Porsche 356 coupe from a cluster of trees in the northern… more»

Family Heirloom: 1967 Chevy Corvette Stingray

It’s not often you can be a first time seller on eBay and wind up with a $90K bid on the listing. But if you’re selling what amounts to a family heirloom – in this case, a 1967 Chevrolet… more»

Roof Repair Forces Sale: Jeep Comanche Pair

This pair of Jeep Comanche Eliminator pickups could be a smoking deal for someone looking to restore one back to OEM-perfect condition. The seller has a running/driving 2WD example and a 4WD parts truck, which he intended to use… more»

Forgotten Flachtbau: Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

In the world of Porsche 911s, it sort of goes as follows: Turbo = rare; Slantnose (or “Flactbau”) = rarer; Turbo Cabriolet = pretty darn rare; Turbo Cabriolet Slantnose = do you believe in unicorns? This car, if genuine,… more»

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