If there’s one thing the domestic automotive brands are good at, it’s creating a special edition out of thin air. The Big 3 love themselves a trim package that fattens the bottom line without adding significant value for the… more»
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4 Wheel Steering Survivor: 1988 Honda Prelude Si 4WS
You may look at some cars and assume you know what it should be good at. A Chevy C10? A useful hauler that is undoubtedly a classic. A Volvo 240 wagon? Durable, cheap to own, and loved by car… more»
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Two V12s for $2,800: 1987 Jaguar XJ-S Pair
Is the Jaguar XJS ever going to get more respect on the used project car marketplace? It’s hard to say, but listings offering a two-for-one deal for a pair of V12-equipped XJSs for under $3,000 make it hard to… more»
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1 of 14: 1990 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren
The term “restomod” is becoming a bit like the word “patina” in the enthusiast vehicle world. We hear it an awful lot, and while it’s not necessarily incorrect to use it in cases when older vehicles are tastefully updated,… more»
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Rare Options: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
When you are looking to buy a vehicle that was produced in large quantities, it pays to find one with some rare features or options (or both). The C4-era Chevrolet Corvette was obviously a model that saw high… more»
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Avantgarde Azzurro Edition: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E
These days, finding a collectible car that doesn’t cost an absolute fortune isn’t exactly easy. One life hack you could use, however, if you’re looking for exclusivity that doesn’t break the bank is to find a model offered overseas… more»
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Open to Trades: 1985 Toyota Supra 5-Speed
If you aspire to own a Toyota Supra that captures the car in perhaps its most charming form (note: charming does not mean fastest), then the second generation A60 model is likely the one to buy. Fender flares, pop-up… more»
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Rare Concept Car: 1979 Ford Mustang Daytona Concept
We all know how big of a deal the Fox body Ford Mustang is in terms of muscle car history. It was a game-changer, and a generation that in many ways, set the stage for what the Mustang would… more»
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Modified Jaguar Pair: 1989 Vanden Plas & 1985 XJS LS3
Old Jaguars are certainly one of the riskier projects you can take on, but it’s not all that hard to find cars owned by enthusiasts who have made the right investments from a maintenance perspective. As many of us… more»
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Sunroof Delete: 1983 Ferrari Mondial Coupe
If you read with any regularity, you likely see me talk about cars that represent excellent values in the current moment, but that likely show strong potential to not be cheap much longer. The Ferrari Mondial was once the… more»
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Easy Burn Repair? 1984 Ferrari 400i
In the car community, it’s often joked about how often Ferraris tend to catch on fire. There’s good reason for this: you don’t have to spend too long Googling before you begin to see a litany of examples of… more»
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How Many Left? 1988 Pontiac Sunbird Safari
GM’s economy car lineup has historically been one of the less-than-stellar product lines it has offered, despite the fact that the cheaper rides offered by the company’s divisions are often what brought customers in the door. The Chevrolet Cavalier… more»
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Surprisingly Stock: 1992 Eagle Talon ES
The long-standing relationship between Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi has yielded some desirable sport compact cars over the years. Obviously, for those of us of a certain age, the Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion is the pairing that immediately comes… more»
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Only One in the World: Porsche 911 B17 by Pininfarina
It has long been known at Porsche that in order to pay the bills that allow cars like the 911 to exist, you need to build a model that has mass-market appeal. In the early 90s following a major… more»
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Under the Sea Find: 1940 Ford Super Deluxe
A story making the rounds this week has to do with exploration of one of our nation’s most significant shipwrecks, that of the U.S.S. Yorktown. The investigation of sunken ships has been a fascinating aspect of American culture in… more»
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Cabriolet Roof: 1983 Dodge Mirada CMX
The Dodge Mirada is an interesting footnote in Chrysler’s history, especially given the transition period wherein consumers were migrating away from large luxury coupes and seeking a smaller environmental footprint. However, that doesn’t mean they wanted to abandon the… more»
