Soft Window Targa: 1968 Porsche 912

What is so significant about a window that it makes a car incredibly desirable? Well, in the case of the rare “soft window” Porsche 912 Targa, it’s because this concept of open air motoring was short-lived, but not because… more»

Long-Stored Diesel: 1979 Volkswagen Dasher

The sad truth about interesting cars is that no matter incredible their survival is, this doesn’t automatically translate to significant desirability. Still, we have to give credit where credit is due when a car seemingly survives against all odds… more»

7 Passenger Long Roof: 1993 Volvo 240

One of the harder vehicles to price correctly is the best version of a model of which there are hundreds of decent drivers still for sale at a given moment. The Volvo 240 is incredibly durable and loved by… more»

California Prospector: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger

The Dodge Ramcharger, like the Ford Bronco and Chevrolet K5 Blazer, enjoys a certain level of stability in the  collector vehicle market. These older trucks are highly capable machines even to this day when put to the task of… more»

Patina’d Shorty Van: 1975 Chevrolet G10

There was a time in our culture when bigger wasn’t always better. These days, your average parking lot has row upon row of extended wheelbase Lincoln Navigators and GMC Suburbans, with their rear ends dangling out of parking spaces… more»

Series III Project: 1976 Aston Martin V8

There are some cars you simply don’t associate with being a project. Due to collectability, scarcity, value, or all of the above, the vehicle just seems like it could never be treated as someone’s cheaply modified project. This 1976… more»

Salmon Metallic Survivor: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa

Some cars just slap you in the face with their outstanding originality. There are details that most vehicles never come close to matching, which is why evaluating a car’s authenticity is so tricky. Sure, some details can be manufactured,… more»

Rare Turbo Look: 1985 Porsche 911

In some car circles, having the most powerful model isn’t an automatic indication of owning the most collectible example. We all know of those special vehicles that are undoubtedly collector quality despite not being the most powerful version of… more»

Enzo Alternative: 2005 Maserati MC12

It’s hard to believe, but saving $1,000,000 is a big deal for some people. I mean, it seems silly to be concerned with such a trifling amount of cash when car shopping, but this economy is hitting everyone differently…. more»

The One to Own: 1993 Cadillac Allante

The Cadillac Allante, much like the Chrysler TC by Maserati, hangs out there as an affordable classic with a fair amount of style mixed in. Unlike the TC, which forces you to hunt for the incredibly rare spec with… more»

C107 Project: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

There’s a good reason why the R107/C107 class of Mercedes-Benz models have long been among the most popular vehicles the company has ever sold. While we can grow accustomed to seeing them listed as basketcase projects on Marketplace and… more»

Parked for 40 Years: 1968 NSU Ro80

By now, you’ve likely figured out that I enjoy oddball vehicles, especially if they’re German in origin and have four doors. Basically, this all stems from watching Ronin a lot when I was a kid and finding fast sedans… more»

Barn Find Brits: 1972 Land Rover 88 Series III

When you see two vehicles of the same model designation and era parked together in a barn, it’s hard to not to wonder what the previous owner had in mind. Clearly, this pair of Land Rover 88 Series III… more»

Bloomington Judge Owned: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Black Beauty: 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type

There were many cars loaded with promise that came out of GM’s Buick and Pontiac divisions in the late 80s through the early 90s. The goal was simple: build a model compelling enough to tempt a BMW shopper and/or… more»

Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne

For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»