We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»
Rotisserie Restored: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0
The idea of lavishing every last dollar possible on a tip-top restoration is certainly one we’ve all been tempted by at one time or another. Your dream car comes up for sale, only it’s sitting in a junkyard; your… more»
Road Trek 4×4 Conversion: 1994 Chevrolet G20 Van
The aftermarket is incredibly diverse and vast. There’s no shortage to the number of companies that specialize in executing one vision or another that the factory didn’t see as being a worthwhile use of time. One avenue many owners… more»
Clean and Original Camper: 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia
The market for camper vans of any kind has definitely seen an adjustment in recent years as people have returned to normalcy and the expectation of employers seeing you in the office has risen. There was a time when… more»
Turbo Diesel Wagon: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
The W123-series Mercedes-Benz is one of the most celebrated European classics from the 1980s. Their reputation for going the distance mileage-wise is well established, but that also results in the cars themselves being a little rough around the edges…. more»
Rare Turbocharged Convertible: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
It’s funny to see a car you once considered throwaway look borderline collectible. The Mercury Capri is a model that occupies a unique spot in American car culture, as it wasn’t a bad driver and actually was fairly sporting… more»
Tastefully Modified: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The dreaded “re-list”: that’s what this seller is trying to avoid in the second go-round of his listing for a very attractive 1972 Datsun 240Z that is equipped with the preferred 4-speed manual gearbox. The orange paint is a… more»
17,500 Miles From New! 1995 Porsche 911 Cabrio
There was a time when Porsche 911s in convertible forms were not the most desirable cars. In fact, if it was a soft top or a targa top, you could count on buying it at a substantial discount, regardless… more»
Low Mileage Notchback: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
While I sometimes wax poetic about cars and trucks that will forever be cheap, the notchback Ford Mustang is not one of them. This is a model that seems to still have some spring in its step, and even… more»
Well Maintained: 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider Graduate
As much as the vintage car market has seen its share of ridiculous price increases, some models remain surprisingly affordable. It’s hard to say whether it’s because of lack of desirability or due to some other market forces that… more»
20K Original Miles: 1998 Mercury Sable LS
This is a wonderful reminder of how you sometimes ask for something – get it – and then decide you like the other thing better. The third-generation Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable were a primary example of this, as… more»
Recaro Equipped Capri: 1984 ASC McLaren
Remember when I said the ASC McLaren Fox bodies seemingly all come out of the woodwork at once? I wasn’t kidding! Here’s another one, this time the earlier Mercury Capri-based model. This one is a bit of a project… more»
Falcon Camper: 1984 Dodge B350
The idea of buying a compact camper and using it for untold adventures is indeed appealing to anyone who has a bit of wanderlust in their soul, or a desire to combine the comfort of an RV with the… more»
197 Original Miles! 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo
The 993-chassis Porsche 911 remains one of the most coveted air-cooled models ever made. Values barely ticked down in the years it became a used sports cars, and with the arrival of the liquid-cooled 996, values skyrocketed even further…. more»
Late Model Production: 1990 ASC McLaren
The Ford Mustang as built by ASC McLaren is a known quantity around these parts, and I swear these things sell in batches. You won’t see any for months and then all of the sudden, three pop up for… more»
Almost Turnkey: 1991 Ford Mustang GT
There’s a big difference between buying a total project and buying a car that just needs buttoning up. The latter is a great place to start, as you may get away with not paying top dollar but still get… more»
















