The Lincoln Mark VII already is an appreciating classic, thanks to its combination of Ford 5.0 V8 power, rear wheel drive and mild exotica attributed to fancy bits like air suspension and digital clusters. However, for a time –… more»
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Where Are They Now: The Volvo P1800 Whisky Cars
I came across an excellent recounting of misadventure on the high seas involving some 29 Volvo P1800 coupes, ordered by Americans who held deposits on the swanky Swedes. For some of these special-order cars, their chance to carve up… more»
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Turbo Wagon: 1987 Peugeot 505
Put the words “Turbo” and “wagon” together and you’ll generally get enthuaists’ attention. However, in most cases, they’ll envision a Volvo 740 – not a Peugeot 505 Turbo estate. This example is a rare sight on American roads these… more»
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Stored for 30 Years: 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton
The Excalibur is one of those marques that sometimes gets scoffed at, but interestingly, they were decent performers when first introduced. Corvette power mounted inside a body more reminiscent of the roaring 20s than the 1960s, a Phaeton SS… more»
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Non-Turbo Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
One of the most significant 911s of the 1980s was the monstrous 930, a turbocharged bahnstormer that challenged even the best drivers. If you didn’t fancy putting your driving skills to the test every time you climbed behind the… more»
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Former Stereo Showpiece: 1979 Dodge Van + Trailer
The era of custom van building is one that will hopefully make a return to our culture in the near term. Wild, overdone creations is still a thing in countries like Japan, where vans are overbuilt to the point… more»
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Pre-HE + Euro-Spec Model: 1976 Jaguar XJS
This 1976 Jaguar XJS combines a few different letters of meaning for Jag enthusiasts, but the broadest way to classify it is as a European-market model packing a bit more power than its US counterparts. It’s also a right-hand… more»
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Period Correct: 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadster
There’s few things we love more than cars that seemed trapped in the period in which they were last seen on the roads with some regularity. This preserved Datsun 2000 roadster (also known as a Fairlady) looks period-perfect with… more»
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Abandoned for Years: 1957 Mercedes 190SL
For a few years, the formerly unloved Mercedes-Benz 190SL experienced a rapid rise in value. Long in the shadow of the classic 300SL Gullwing and Roadster, the 190SL was considered the cheaper, unloved sibling. That led to many questionable… more»
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Quad 4 Equipped: 1990 Chevy Beretta GTZ
There was a time when high school parking lots were littered with GM products equipped with the venerable Quad 4 motors. Unfortunately, because they were often found in the hands of high schoolers, not many are left in decent… more»
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Clean Low Mile 5-Speed: 1983 Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude of the ’80s was one of the better iterations of the company’s classic two-door. Later models packed features like four-wheel steering and other driver-focused enhancements, but the earliest examples of the second-generation model were pleasingly plain,… more»
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The Flying Brick: 1985 BMW K100
This fun 1985 BMW K100 looks to be in shockingly good condition, thanks to long-term garage storage by the widow of the previous owner. These early K bikes were perhaps one of the purest forms of motorcycle made in… more»
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It’s All For Sale: Collection in Bridgeport, CT
This listing on eBay is very hard to decipher, and at first glance, it’s just for a camper top with no truck to pull it. Dig a bit deeper and it looks more like the clean-out of a hidden… more»
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Droptop 5.0: Barn Find 1993 Mustang GT
Fox body Mustangs may be a dime a dozen, but they still offer great value as a project. Cars like this 1993 Mustang GT convertible are especially appealing, as it won’t take much effort to correct its few ills… more»
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18,500 Original Miles: 1988 Jeep Comanche
There are some vehicles kept and preserved as new for obvious reasons – collectability, Sunday drivers, limited utility – all of which works against the probability of a 1988 Jeep Comanche being kept in mint condition. Despite this, this… more»
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Snagged, Then Stored: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
Sadly, this Maserati Quattroporte is no longer safely garaged in a storage facility. For reasons not disclosed here, the big sedan has been removed from its dry parking spot and is now siting outside under a tarp – so… more»
