Never This Nice: 1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup

There are certain vehicles that are routinely used and abused to such an extent that it’s next to impossible to find them in decent shape. This also has the effect of making good examples hard to find, and thus… more»

Offered at No Reserve: The Generous Collection

The so-called “Generous Auction” is one of the more intriguing offerings we’ve seen from the collection world in a while. The collection is massive, and was born out of a curious twist of generosity. The seller, a man named… more»

16K Mile Drop Top: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

The Porsche 944 is a underappreciated classic by almost all accounts, but the convertible version flies even further beneath the radar. The S2 Cabriolet has well under 20,000 original miles and is clad in one of the classic 944… more»

V12 Coupe Project: 1976 Jaguar XJ12C

One of the classiest rides you can find for under $20,000 is the two-door Jaguar XJ12C, a pillar-less coupe that combines the best features of the XJ6 design with limited production and V12 power. It’s one of those rare… more»

Still a Bargain: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500

This is one of the most underappreciated cars on the market right now, and we’re all going to be kicking ourselves for not buying one at the current price point. Someday, these will be selling for over $50,000, mark… more»

One of 546: 1988 Bimota YB6

Over the past year, I dipped a toe into sport bike ownership. I do think motorcycles are the ultimate expression of road-going performance; sadly, my lifestyle doesn’t allow for learning how to ride and being a safe rider in… more»

Survivor SUV: 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo

In recent months, a lot has been written about the XJ-series Jeep Cherokee. It’s been more praise, to be honest, heaped on what seems like years’ worth of swooning from enthusiasts. Put simply, the Cherokee is well-loved, and it’s… more»

Affordable Supercar: 1989 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo

This looks like an absolute bargain of a supercar purchase. While the term “supercar” certainly has evolved and the new performance standards are nothing short of bananas, it’s still fair to say the Lotus Esprit was a heavy hitter… more»

Rare Droptop: 1991 Maserati Biturbo Spyder

The Maserati Biturbo is simultaneously instantly recognizable and somewhat infamous among enthusiasts. However, the reputation that proceeds it may not be entirely deserved, as many of these turbocharged coupes (and convertibles) were abused by owners who didn’t know what… more»

Elite Enterprises Kit Car: Porsche 917 Replica

It’s rather amazing how many of these Porsche 917 replicas sold by Elite Enterprises still pop up for sale. If you transport yourself back in time to when these kit cars were sold new, it does make sense as… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1988 BMW 735i

While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»

Bad Grades Force Sale: 1993 Ford F-150

The seller of this slick 1993 Ford F-150 Flareside is selling it due to his son not keeping his grades up. What a shame, since this looks like an awesome truck. The Ford sports the desirable combination of the… more»

Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»

Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Have you often felt that most vintage cars  are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»

Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX

If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»

Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is

While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»

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