Eliminator Package: 1990 Jeep Comanche

We often think of vehicles like the Ford F150 Lightning and Chevrolet SS as the dominant high performance trucks of the 90s. This was  a new segment of vehicles that combined utility with strong acceleration. However, the Jeep Comanche… more»

No Time to Drive: 1978 Honda Accord LX CVCC

One of the more challenging decisions as a car enthusiast is weighing whether you should sell a vehicle that is somewhat unrepeatable but also one that you do not use enough to justify keeping. I’ve had a few cars… more»

Exotic Illusion Kit Car: Lamborghini Countach Replica

One of the more confusing purchases to make has to be the decision to invest in a replica, or kit car version, of your favorite exotic or supercar. There is a mess of crummy kits out there, so finding… more»

GM Powered Motorhome: 1989 Vixen 21SE

The Vixen motorhome is no stranger to these pages, as it’s one of the few vehicles of its class that can rightfully be considered a “driver’s car.” In other words, the engineering was led by someone who truly understood… more»

383-Powered Estate: 1969 Dodge Monaco

The station wagon of the 60s and 70s is much different than the wagon of the late 80s and early 90s. When station wagons became mainstream in response to a population boom in the U.S., they were massive, highway… more»

Rally for the Road: 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale 16V

Your options for an “affordable” homologation car are getting more limited by the day. With the collector car market paying a lot of attention to those limited-production models meant to satisfy the requirements of various racing bodies that deemed… more»

Brazilian Import: 1992 Puma AN4 Convertible

The automotive brand Puma is one of the few companies that seemingly produced a high-quality product despite the deck being stacked against them. These days, you read about plenty of organizations stood up with re-branded products, questionable manufacturing standards,… more»

Turbo Mopar Rarity: 1987 Shelby CSX

When you take in all of the various features of the cars Carroll Shelby modified for Chrysler in the 1980s, it really does make you yearn for yesteryear. After all, will we ever see a gentleman like Shelby allowed… more»

Pristine Turbo Wagon: 1984 Volvo 245

If you say the words “turbo” and “wagon,” almost any gearhead will instantly say “Volvo” in the next breath. The Swedish company once built an impressive marketing campaign around the idea of building a wagon that was both fast… more»

Late Convertible: 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle

The classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle is one of those cars that come in all sorts of configurations and specifications. It’s really a matter of personal taste in terms of which Bug appeals to you the most, and if you’re… more»

Scholarship Race Car: 1998 Caterham Super Seven

Many automotive pundits claim you have to own certain cars at least once. I’ve heard this said often of vintage Alfa Romeos, that they represent a gateway to an automotive experience that few others can provide; specifically, the iconic… more»

Lincoln RV? 1985 EMC Eldorado Starfire

The 1980s represented an intriguing cocktail of wild excesses and loose quality control. A period where almost every idea got a green stamp of approval at headquarters provided it could be passed off as “new” without so much as… more»

Surprisingly Stock: 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T

If you came of age in the 90s, or were otherwise still following vehicular trends at the time, you inevitably saw the Mitsubishi Eclipse rise to prominence in the sport compact community. It certainly helped that the car was… more»

$50K Donation: 1976 Porsche 911S Targa

This is wild: first, it’s not often you see a tidy, air-cooled Porsche 911 show up at the donation center. Second, it’s really odd when you do a quick search and see that this very car sold on Bring… more»

Turbo 2 Project: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH

The Dodge Omni GLH is one of the most notable hot hatches that America has produced, and of course, none other than Carroll Shelby himself was integral in its development. It’s a shame, then, that the GLH isn’t more… more»

Mercedes-Benz Alternative: 1978 Ford Granada Coupe

The Ford Granada was likely one of the safest decisions you could make as a consumer shopping for a mid-sized vehicle. It was neither too risky nor too safe; it was neither exciting or ugly; it was not powerful… more»