If you’ve ever felt like the legendary 4.9L inline-six found in the OBS Ford trucks wasn’t quite powerful enough, perhaps a 5-speed manual would make it more enticing. In terms of a virtually unkillable option, the I6 and a… more»
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Cottage Convertible: 1991 Dodge Shadow
Is this just not the perkiest convertible you could buy right now under $5,000? The Dodge Shadow is one of America’s great, cheap summer runabouts, a vehicle segment I opine about often that simply doesn’t exist anymore. I’m no… more»
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Roadster Project: 1987 Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren
The Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren remains one of those unusual collector cars that is both entirely appealing due to its usability and affordable running gear, but also sort of a question mark. In the case of the car shown here,… more»
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Fancy Fox Body: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
The early 1990s is a wonderful era of automotive culture. From upstart in-house brands like Geo and Saturn to the rapid growth of the import/tuner culture, there was a lot to choose from if you were an enthusiast. There… more»
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Government Auction Find: 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo
Many of you know by now that I love a good story. The more intriguing a car’s history is, the more likely I am to buy it. The seller of this 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo (930) was apparently claimed… more»
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23k Mile Six-Speed: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
Less than $20,000 will put you in the driver’s seat of this 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, compete with the desirable 6-speed manual and just 23,181 miles. The asking price of $18,900 seems like a very fair deal, and the seller… more»
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Luxury Survivor? 1983 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave
There’s this phenomenon that occurs in consumerism where the company that holds onto old standards emerges the victor when the sentiment pendulum swings back in their direction. Chrysler, like other domestic manufacturers, was struggling with changing consumer sentiments and… more»
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British Taxi Project: 1966 Austin FX4
When I was a kid, a London taxi was one of the more instantly recognizable classic vehicles. Similar to the double decker bus, you instinctively knew when you were looking at the genuine article courtesy of its black paint… more»
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One Family Owned: 1985 Toyota Supra P-Type
When a single family owns a car, I sometimes have a lingering doubt about the meaningfulness of that history. It can mean so many things, such as the heirs receiving a car and simply never registering it in their… more»
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Matching Numbers: 1970 Porsche 911T
This seems like a reasonable deal for anyone seeking an air-cooled 911 project. Wow, did I actually just say those words? It’s an interesting world we’re in these days, as more and more long-hood Porsche projects that pop up… more»
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Stroker Notchback: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
There’s a sentiment within our hobby that finding pure, unmodified cars is strongly preferred over a vehicle that has been upgraded and customized. It’s understandable, given many of those modified vehicles are done according to the owner’s particular tastes… more»
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Sport Truck: 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
I’ve said for a while now that square vehicles – virtual boxes on wheels – are some of the hottest makes and models you can find. Yes, the swoopy and aerodynamic models often capture our imaginations when they appear… more»
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Color Matched Convertible: 1989 Chrysler LeBaron
Chrysler has done a few things very well in its time as an automobile manufacturer, and building a convertible that blends luxury with dependability at a reasonable price point is a strong suit. To this day, I remain shocked… more»
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4WD Equipped: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
We often think that a vintage four-wheel drive pickup can only take one form: a Toyota Hilux. Truth be told, this small pickup market was dominated by Toyota’s rugged lineup of pickups, but it wasn’t the only game in… more»
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California Coupe: 1978 Ford Fairmont
As car enthusiasts, we tend to be the harshest critics of automobile manufacturers. We expect them to make vehicles that appeal to our performance and handling desires, and sadly, the current track record reveals plenty of examples of vehicles… more»
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Two Tone Project: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
There can sometimes be a temptation with a certain model you’ve seen a dozen times – maybe 100 times – in the past. It never appealed to you before but all of the sudden, it scratches an itch. Perhaps… more»
