Enthusiast Owned Project: 1986 TVR 280i

While there’s a season for every car, some vehicles seem to have a year-round presence on your radar. Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster knows this, as he continues to taunt me with available TVR 280i’s, a car I just… more»

Pristine Spacecab: 1991 Isuzu Pickup LS

While vintage Toyota pickups are still commanding top dollar – upwards of $30,000 for one with 4WD and low miles – you can get into a survivor Isuzu Spacecab pickup like this one for just $5,500. The Isuzu pickup… more»

Rare Slicktop 5-Speed: 1979 Porsche 928

The Porsche 928 remains one of the more attainable classic models from the storied sports car maker. But even with its enormous credibility as a fantastic GT car, the 928 carries with it some risk as a model that… more»

Brazilian Inline-Six: 1988 Ford L8000 Dump Truck

Old working trucks are among the most frequently discarded vehicles, in my opinion, typically because values drop to a point where it’s a difficult sell on the used market. Couple that with the sheer nuisance of relocating it and… more»

RS200 Replica: 1993 Toyota MR2

There is seemingly no limit to someone’s creativity if they wish to build a car that is otherwise unobtainable for mere mortals. We’ve seen it for generations, now, where various econoboxes are used to help someone get a little… more»

32K Original Miles: 2000 Ford Ranger XL

In every used vehicle market, there are a few surprises lurking with otherwise ordinary cars and trucks that have a passionate following. Light-duty pickup trucks are one class of vehicles that turn over pretty quickly when they hit the… more»

E24 Project: 1984 BMW 633CSI

There’s a distinct quality of vehicles that haven’t been abandoned for decades but perhaps fell on hard times in the last few years. In my opinion, these are compelling to buy as projects, as the neglect is perhaps only… more»

Testarossa Cabrio Conversion: 1988 Pontiac Fiero

Another day, another Ferrari Testarossa replica. It truly is incredible to see how many of these kit cars are out there, and how often the humble Pontiac Fiero can be masqueraded as an exotic with just a few simple… more»

Rare V6 Option: 1994 Mazda MX3 GS

One of the best eras in automotive manufacturing was the early and middle 90s. Manufacturers were bold and careless, often selling vehicles that made absolutely no sense on paper. The Mazda MX-3, with its optional 1.8L V6, was one… more»

Stored 10 Years: 1974 Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite remains a textbook example of what might have been. For all of our chatter about cars made by GM that were almost great – I’m looking at you, Pontiac Fiero – Lotus has had its fair… more»

39K Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO

Owning the best of something usually have a few caveats. For one, the price tag is higher. Second, you’re often afraid to drive it. And third, any flaws – no matter how minor – stand out glaringly compared to… more»

Rotary Project: 1974 Mazda REPU

This, to me, is one of the coolest pickup trucks ever built. The Mazda Rotary pickup remains, to this day, the only rotary-engined truck ever built and it has developed a loyal following because of it. However, they come… more»

Low Mile Laredo: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The ZJ era of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was a time in which the company’s long-serving SUV matured to new levels. It was no longer just a highly usable 4×4 that people could ride in, as it evolved to… more»

Engine Out Service Complete: 1989 Ferrari 348TS

When considering your first Ferrari purchase, there are a few models that immediately come to mind: if you have in the low six-figures to throw around, the Testarossa is the clear winner. For a truly budget-conscious decision, the Mondial… more»

1 Owner Survivor: 1987 Jaguar XJ6

I always get a kick out of seeing classic cars at an everyday used car dealership. It all goes back to seeing a gorgeous Porsche 928 at a local used car lot when I was a young’un in Poughkeepsie,… more»

40K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette

When I hear people complain about the lack of affordable hobby cars, I generally can commiserate with them. However, there’s no denying that there are still plenty of bargains out there, and you don’t even have to look that… more»

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