Solid Series 2: 1979 Lotus Esprit

The early model variant of any iconic car or truck is going to be sought after for a few different reasons each time, but there are some consistencies model-to-model. In the case of the Lotus Esprit, it’s a matter… more»

Loaded Diesel 4×4: 1993 Dodge Power Ram W-250

When it comes to pickup trucks, there are a few models that command a following regardless of what is happening economically or in the car hobby overall. Trucks like this 1993 Dodge Power Ram W-250 with the desirable Cummins… more»

Good Daily Driver? 1992 Jaguar XJS

The premise of using a classic car for a daily driver is one that often inspires much debate. The more sensible among us will likely cite the challenges associated with owning an older vehicle that is put through its… more»

Immaculate AWD: 1989 BMW 325iX

All-wheel drive used to be a much more exotic offering on automobiles sold in the U.S., registering as a mere blip across most models sold in the middle 80s. Fast forward a bit and that has all changed, with… more»

Casa Grande Project: 1976 GMC Jimmy

We all witness “phenomena” in the car hobby: vehicles that suddenly become sought-after, white-hot after years of average sales and interest. This happens frequently with new models, and you see some folks get absolutely hammered when values fall of… more»

The Lost Ellena: 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe

“Missing and presumed lost” is one of the more captivating phrases in the car hobby. Actually, you can apply that phrase to anything that is discovered after being missing for decades – a vintage aircraft, artwork, jewelry – the… more»

No Rush to Sell: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL pops up surprisingly often as a barn find project, especially among other variations of Mercedes drop-tops. You could likely fall down quite a rabbit hole in terms of the “why” factor, from perhaps more families holding… more»

Euro-Spec Cabriolet: 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera

This 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is an example of a European-market car that shows very low miles with just 63,077 on the clock as indicated in the listing. The gray market cars are almost always seen as more special… more»

1 Owner YJ: 1987 Jeep Wrangler

The YJ-series Jeep Wrangler is quickly becoming a modern classic, with handsome styling that has aged incredibly well and one of the most celebrated Jeep powerplants under the hood. If you combine good looks with reliable running gear, you… more»

Garage Find: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4

It’s certainly easy to adopt a doomsday approach to the collector car hobby, projecting that all of the special cars have been found and put up for sale. But we still see plenty of evidence that exceedingly rare and… more»

Koenig Conversion: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

As a child of the 1980s, there is a certain style of automotive tuning that I find enormously appealing. You have to realize that in 1988, when bookstores were still a thing and you associated buying a hardcover with… more»

California Truck: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is attracting decent bids despite being an early model project. The 80-Series is riding a bit of a roller coaster right now, with a big run-up in prices during the pandemic as consumers began… more»

13K Original Miles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV is a vehicle that I’ve been enamored by for many years. I had the chance to drive one that a friend had on a loan from a dealer that had a black G55 under… more»

Viper Truck: 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

The Dodge Ram SRT-10 was perhaps one of the foremost reminders that Chrysler Corp. was committed to putting enthusiasts’ interests ahead of many other priorities. Over the years, Mopar has shown that they love a good hot rod as… more»

25K Miles: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

There are lots of R107-series Mercedes-Benz for sale at a given moment, and you can certainly find a drop-top beater for chump change. Of course, it will have myriad issues and never be much fun to own, but it… more»

Indy League Truck: 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada Pace Vehicle

Another day, another pace car variant I didn’t know existed. This time, it’s a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada that was giving me quite a challenge when it came time to dig up archival photos. The reason this Bravada was not… more»

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