You may be surprised to learn that there’s a strong market for vintage go-carts and other pint-sized versions of the real thing. I know I was, when I saw some of the sale prices on auction sites for kid-friendly… more»
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High Quality Replica: Beck Porsche Speedster
Lately, there’s been a lot of attention given to the word “bespoke” as it relates to restomods and car customization. At the top of the market, Singer-built Porsches are selling for over $1 million without fail, while there are… more»
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Apricot Orange R107: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
If you were ever tired of seeing the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL, I can’t say I blame you – they are seemingly everywhere. But all it takes is finding one with a defining feature, such as a paint job, to… more»
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Tin Top Survivor: 1986 Suzuki Samurai
It is odd to see certain once-average vehicles become prized specimens when found in decent shape. While we all know the Suzuki Samurai to be a fun, capable off-roader, it was more or less seen as a low-priced entry… more»
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Colibri Green Metallic! 1978 Porsche 924
For many car enthusiasts, it’s not unusual to buy a specialty vehicle to be purchased solely because it has some rare feature, like an unusual/desirable option or low miles. In the case of this donated Porsche 924, it appears… more»
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$19K In Receipts: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
We’ve all (sadly) been on the wrong end of a deal that is of our own creation. Translation: we spent too much money, and now we must sell the vehicle for less than what we’ve invested into it. There’s… more»
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Long Hood Driver: 1969 Porsche 911 E
These days, it’s near impossible to predict what is going to happen in the vintage sports car market. Will drivers who age out of the hobby also cause values to drop on older vehicles that are more fiddly to… more»
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Dad’s Sports Car: 1989 Lotus Esprit
We all tend to assume that finding an old sports car ripe for restoration is an exciting moment for almost anyone. However, no matter how intriguing the vehicle is, many people just see an anchor, or a nuisance. Nostalgia… more»
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Delusions of Grandeur: 1974 Clenet Roadster
If there were a dedicated league for neoclassical cars, there would be multiple divisions and conferences capturing the many different manufacturers who once dominated this space. Curiously, these companies were not unsuccessful in their attempts to convince the rich… more»
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Suzuki-Powered: Dwarf Race Car
I bet you didn’t know you needed this, did you? This is the first time I’ve come across something referred to as a “Dwarf” and had it not be an insult. This is a real-deal thing, however, as the… more»
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Driveway Find: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS
One of the downsides to Facebook Marketplace is that the platform almost encourages owners to post as little information as possible, and there’s no real penalty for it. Let’s face it, sellers get pummeled by messages from tire kickers… more»
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Project Car Collector Edition: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
In the world of special edition vehicles, Corvettes easily outnumber most any other marques. I could be wrong but I’m fairly confident it is easily the most over-marketed vehicle of all time. That’s not to say there are not… more»
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Time Machine: 1959 Morgan Plus 4
A few things stand out about this delightful barn find Morgan Plus 4: one, it is highly original, with an absolutely perfect patina that supposedly features original paint; two, this appears to be an AI-generated image, which is truly… more»
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Mark Cross Sedan: 1988 Chrysler New Yorker
We recently featured a Dodge Dynasty LE sedan, noting it was a once-popular car we rarely see these days. Now, we can add its corporate twin to the list: the “Series C” Chrysler New Yorker sedan, an upmarket take… more»
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Shop Owner Built: Austin-Healey Sprite SCCA Race Car
One lesson that has proven quite useful with buying older vehicles is that you’re buying the owner/seller as much as the car itself. This is why I’ve struggled lately with seeing some listings on auction websites where the seller… more»
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C4 Coupe Driver: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
One of my bigger gripes with the Corvette community is how many cars seem to be modified with the intent to make the car louder and more eye-catching. The more subtle approach is what gets my attention, however, which… more»
