A “mechanic’s special.” This used to be a fairly popular concept, with the local repair facility offering a car for sale that the even the on-duty mechanic was tired of dealing with. 30 years ago, you might even see… more»
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Unmodified Survivor: 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo
The MK3 Toyota Supra is one of the unsung heroes of the 1980s sports car scene. When it comes to multi-generational models, some eras remain inherently unpopular due to being a let-down after the introductory offering. But in the… more»
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Factory Luggage Included: 1982 Porsche 928 Weissach Edition
What does it say about a certain era of car buyers that they were swayed into buying a car due to special trim and colors? It seems like the 1980s represented the peak period of manufacturers attempting to entice… more»
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Rare Z24: 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier
Have you ever noticed that certain cars just seem to have disappeared from existence after years of seemingly being everywhere? This is a phenomenon that seemingly happens to econoboxes more than any other vehicle demographic, likely owing to the… more»
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1 of 170 Made: 1988 Zimmer QuickSilver
“Neo-classical” seems to be a term that can be used to describe any number of kit-cars and re-bodied conversions from the 1980s. There was a fascination, it seems, with harkening back to designs that had long been out of… more»
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Porsche Powered: VW/Porsche T3 B32 Caravelle
We talk about the concept of “factory hot rods” every now and again, such as with this recent Ford Taurus SHO entry. One of the ways the waters tend to get muddied is when a vehicle is modified so… more»
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Rouge Edition: 1989 Jaguar XJS V12
The Jaguar XJS is a known quantity around these parts, and that carries with it both good and bad connotations. For the good, we know these are sometimes fiddly cars to maintain, and that the supply of poorly maintained… more»
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Factory Hot Rod: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
The Ford Taurus SHO is one of the predominant sports sedans to come from the U.S. in the 1990s, and it’s also a bit of a sleeper in the emerging class of collector cars from that same time period…. more»
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No Reserve Exotic: 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider
This is shaping up to be a very decent deal for someone, as this 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider is offered for sale on eBay with no reserve. It has a few flaws – some outstanding issues, including the seller’s… more»
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V8 5-Speed: 1983 Porsche 928 S
Do any of you have a car you can’t quite extricate completely from your project car sub-conscious? That is certainly the case for me with the Porsche 928, a classic GT cruiser that offers space-age looks and lustrous V8… more»
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Game Table Equipped: 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan
The Volkswagen Eurovan is one of the hidden heroes on the enthusiast car circuit, and I say that as a former owner of a 2003 model. When minivans went from being seen as incredibly useful to incredibly lame, the… more»
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Classic Commuter: 1990 Honda Civic EX
The fourth-generation Honda Civic is considered by many to be the break-through generation for the gold standard of commuter cars. While Honda had long established itself as a dominant manufacturer of competent small cars that were actually fun to… more»
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Pillarless V12 Coupe: 1993 BMW 850CI
Buying a former flagship is always a risky proposition, especially when it’s a car like the BMW 850CI that’s powered by a lusty V12. However, the perception of risk is often inflated by owners who choose not to properly… more»
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Thrifty Rental Racer: 1988 Shelby CSX-T
Many of us know by now that the Shelby Corporation pioneered one of the most clever marketing campaigns ever conceived by allowing consumers to rent its high-performance products at the car rental counter. The Ford Mustang GT350H – the… more»
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Euro Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280TE
Regarding European-market wagons, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is perhaps the best-recognized model line. There’s good reason for this, as their dependability is through the roof (for a European brand, at least), and it’s still a handsome design even today. That… more»
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Island Wagon: 1967 Citroen ID21F Break
Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
