We discussed the other day how the Ferrari Mondial has been creeping up in value, shedding some of the negative energy that has been associated with this “baby Ferrari” for the last few decades. Of course, when you see… more»
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Low Mileage 5-Speed: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s always interesting to see a car with a Buy-It-Now slowly creep towards that target price with incremental bidding. In some ways, I see it as an indication of real-world interest in a particular model, as cars that never… more»
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Turbo Brick: 1982 Volvo 240 GLT Wagon
The “turbo brick” is an affection term for one of the first cars to disrupt standard perceptions of what a performance vehicle looked like: the Volvo 240 GLT, a turbocharged wagon available with a manual transmission, quickly worked its… more»
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5-Speed Cabriolet: 1992 Ferrari Mondial T
The Ferrari Mondial is enjoying a rebirth lately, and rightfully so: although it was ranked at the bottom of the family totem pole when new, it doesn’t deserve the scorn it received for being the “affordable” Ferrari. And, as… more»
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Well-Loved Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
Why do certain cars continue to reside in relative obscurity, a sports car purgatory where values never seem to change? The TVR 280i, also known as the Tasmin, is a car that seemingly checks all the boxes for any… more»
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Special Service Wagon: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice 1A2
In the automotive enthusiast world, there’s a lot of enthusiasm for some specific tangents of cars and trucks: sleepers is certainly one category, and wagons another. Combine the words “fast wagon” and you’re bound to get a few people… more»
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Miner’s Workhorse: 1964 Toyota Land Cruiser
You love to find vehicles with a story. Even more intriguing is when you find a now-desirable vintage vehicle that reveals how it was used when it was new, which is usually not nearly as glamorous as the current… more»
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11 Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
When it comes to survivor vehicles, it seems there is no limit for what constitutes “low mileage.” All the time, we see vehicles that were quite literally driven home and not touched for decades, just waiting for the right… more»
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Euro Spec Shark: 1984 BMW 635 CSi
To this day, my ears still perk up if I hear of a European-market car come up for sale. As a clearly hopeless automotive enthusiast, I like to make my life more painful by not only buying cars with… more»
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40k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed Convertible
The C4 Corvette remains one of the best values in the used sports car landscape, especially if you find a few modifications to make it even more of a performer. The standard model has shortcomings, but they can be… more»
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1-Of-25: 1988 Aztec GT MTM by Italdesign
This is an exceedingly rare 1988 Italdesign Aztec, a real car that was actually produced for customers mostly based in Japan. Though final production numbers aren’t confirmed, it’s safe to say very few were ever made. Although it looks… more»
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Barn Find Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v
Ah, a car that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is I am entering year seven after rescuing a similar model from a junkyard in Pennsylvania. This car… more»
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Affordable For Now: 2002 Jaguar XJR Convertible
If you want to find one of the best values on the emerging collector car marketplace, look no further than the Jaguar XJR and XKR lineup. Now, like all cheap performance cars, there’s a reason for the bargain basement… more»
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Euro Spec: 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello V12
If you’re in an income bracket where an “affordable” collector car rings in at under $200,000, a front-engine Ferrari with a six-speed manual should be on your short list of cars to buy. In addition to being phenomenal grand… more»
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Never This Nice: 2001 Ford Windstar SEL
Here’s something you definitely don’t see every day: a Ford Windstar in seemingly near-mint condition. In general, minivans lead hard lives and are very rarely kept in anything resembling preserved condition. This seems to apply doubly for domestic minivans… more»
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Classic Hot Hatch: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
Boy, does this bring me back. This 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco hasn’t been driven in 8 years and yet appears to have been a well-loved example prior to being parked. I owned a 1988 16V – briefly – before moving… more»
