5-Speed Project: 1991 Ford Mustang Convertible

Life getting away from us can have myriad impacts. We see our friends less often, we find it difficult to create opportunities for exercise. The project car almost inevitably gets put on ice. The seller of this 1991 Ford… more»

Entry Level Elegance: 1988 Bentley Eight

Many car enthusiasts will tell you that one of the biggest issues with modern manufacturers right now is that they don’t offer a stripped-down, bare-bones version of their flagship models. This primarily concerns performance cars, or even just remotely… more»

Shorty Storage Unit: 1992 Dodge Ram Van

Long-running model generations are one of the more entertaining aspects  of our hobby. You see the same design over and over again and eventually realize you’re not looking at a vehicle that hails from the late 1970s but is… more»

Woodgrain Delete: 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited

Here’s an interesting take on a classic, a 1981 Jeep Wagoneer Limited with no woodgrain trim and a backdated nose panel to the older design. There are a few ways to look at this Wagoneer: whether the previous owner… more»

Fallen Giant: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

How do you assign value to a car that could be great but is very, very much removed from greatness? The W114 chassis sedans with their thundering V8s put the company on the map for building high-powered sedans that… more»

Early Production Roadster: 1990 Mazda Miata

If you get deep enough into the weeds of almost any car, you find out there are special editions and variations that set certain models apart from others. Right now, I’m currently helping a client bring a W113 Pagoda… more»

High Mileage and Mint: 1997 Ford Explorer Limited

When it comes to high mileage, it’s very rare that a vehicle used for daily driving still looks like brand new. Sure, if it’s a collector grade model that’s been used, you almost expect the owner to be proud… more»

1-of-1 Fox Body: 1983 Ford Mustang GT

Another day, another 1 of 1 muscle car. The Marti Report has become one of the most trusted resources in the Ford Mustang community for deciphering VIN numbers and assessing granular-level production details. It’s incredible what you can find… more»

Owned 50 Years: 1970 Porsche 911T Targa

Originality still dominates the collector car field as the one quality that will always drive a strong price. These days, there tends to be less interest in highly original but otherwise overwhelming projects (unless you have deep pockets); most… more»

Estate Sale Find: 1983 Mazda RX-7

Is the Mazda RX-7 FB generation a car that we’ve all been sleeping on? It sure seems that way, as you can still buy one of these rotary-powered wonders for relatively short money. The wedge-shaped design is still iconic… more»

Pop Top Diesel Power: 1986 Vixen 21TD

No, you’re not seeing things: this is another Vixen motorhome offered for sale, just hours after we spotted the GM-powered variant featured here on Barn Finds. This futuristic-looking RV features two distinct components not found on the updated model,… more»

Wholesale Lot Find? 1998 Ford Escort SE Wagon

Do any of you get as excited as I do about seeing a completely ordinary car show up in extraordinary shape at a dealer? This is a phenomenon I often associate with older owners or estate settlements where the… more»

Prancing Project: 1981 Ferrari 400i V12 5-Speed

This is a potentially interesting opportunity for the Ferrari collector, or someone who wishes to become one (more likely the latter). The 400i is far from the most desirable model out there, but that all changes when it’s equipped… more»

AWD 5-Speed: 30K Mile 2000 Toyota Platz

Economy cars may not be the first choice for many of us who prefer high-performance vehicles, but we can all appreciate a survivor – especially one that packs an unusual combination of features. The Toyota Echo is a vehicle… more»

Stalled Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

If you haven’t noticed, Facebook Marketplace now allows you to post reactions to sellers posts. So, in other words, if you think someone is asking too much money or doesn’t have a chance in heck of selling it, you… more»

Rare Neoclassical Replica: 1982 Phillips Berlina

A significant portion of my youth was spent devouring hardcover books about exotic and sports cars, whatever Waldenbooks and the original Barnes & Noble locations – before they became gigantic, coffee-serving book warehouses – would put on the sale… more»