Collection Clean-Out: Saab 900 Projects

For a little while, I was a Saab man. With a Monte Carlo Yellow 900 Turbo convertible in my garage, I gained access to one of the most enthusiastic and helpful car communities out there, which was particularly impressive… more»

Calypso Green Notchback: 1993 Ford Mustang LX

Oh, be still, my beating wallet. This is the exact Fox body I would buy if time and space permitted, which unfortunately, are both in short supply. This 1993 Ford Mustang LX is  the exact way I would specify… more»

Parked 20 Years: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC

It’s a shame when someone gets a project and can’t find the time or interest to get started on it. Of course, if you’re a GM guy and you get handed a vintage Mercedes-Benz, it’s understandable if you’re not… more»

Vermont Woods Find: 1987 Jeep Wrangler

When you begin counting down the days of summer and see the opportunity to start a new project slipping away, you then have to lower the potential investment price of your future top-down acquisition. Allow me to present to… more»

Low Mile 5-Speed: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Sometimes, you have to travel a little outside of your comfort zone to find a car that checks every box. In the case of this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z, you’ll have to make the trek to Vancouver if it… more»

Diesel 4×4: 1981 Chevrolet LUV Pickup

It’s not every day you find a vehicle that is not eminently desirable but also deserves saving because the owner has spent so much time making it better than it was from the factory. Maybe it’s just me, but… more»

Porsche Built Brute: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

The timing of this listing for a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is particularly poignant for yours truly. I have an identical car, and was committed to selling it this month. I may still put it up for sale, as it’s… more»

Performance Spec Survivor: 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Z34

The Chevrolet Lumina was a surprising hit for GM when it was introduced. With several hundred thousand sold in its first year and roughly a million over the life of its production run, this was no small-time mid-size offering…. more»

Last of the Side Pipes: 1995 Dodge Viper

Do mere mufflers make a car iconic? In the case of the Dodge Viper, some enthusiasts may consider the side pipes to be one of the more sought-after features of Mopar’s modern muscle car. That’s not to say other… more»

Blizzard Beater: Opel GT Snow Machine

Every day, we see projects get posted for sale that are equal parts unique, fun, and mysterious. Usually, you can identify a logical train of thought that led the owner to build something no one has ever seen before. However,… more»

Rare SportWagon: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Wagons: either you love them, or you don’t. I am firmly in the former category, as I’ve always found “enthusiast” wagons to be immensely cool. There’s something about a vehicle that allows you to have your cake and eat… more»

30K Mile: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Anniversary Edition

When it comes to special editions, Mazda has historically always done a bang-up job with the MX-5 Miata. It never fails to combine the exclusivity of a limited-production model with actually limited production, performance upgrades, and just enough cosmetic… more»

Dirt Cheap Project Pair: 1980 Honda Preludes

This seems like a potential bargain for anyone who has a thing for first-generation Honda Preludes. Of course, you’d be part of a fairly small contingent of owners still enthusiastic about these early Honda coupes, but some might say… more»

Rusty But Worthy: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5

One aspect of the car hobby that always surprises me is how one person views rust compared to someone who rarely encounters it. It happens quite often to me, where after years of living in New England, I have… more»

Barn Find MX-5: 1990 Mazda Miata

The earliest examples of a signature model are typically sought-out by collectors. The reason for this is the early cars tend to become scarcer through natural attrition or the market simply not recognizing them as special until years later…. more»

Original Paint and Stock: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z

We have discussed the difference in eyeball appeal of the “four-eyed” Ford Mustang at length; so how do we feel about the same distinction between different eras of the Dodge Daytona? Flip-up headlights are indeed associated with peak 80s/90s… more»