Matching Numbers Oval: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle remains a hobby and classic car standard with a following that seems to withstand the test of time. To me, this is one of the more redeeming qualities of this well-loved model: decades after its introduction,… more»

Project Hot Hatch: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16-GTS

When you think of 1980s hot hatches, it’s easy to focus solely on the likes of the Volkswagen GTI and the Honda Civic. However, Toyota was a serious player in this space as well, with models that included a… more»

Short Wheelbase V8: 1995 Ford F-150

Bullnose, brick nose, aero nose: which F150 generation is your favorite? There’s really no wrong answe, as every era seems to be a bit of an item these days. These trucks went from being used-up workhorses to sought-after collectibles… more»

8,000 Original Miles: 1975 BMW 520i

The BMW 5-Series hovers on the cusp of collectability, but for the time being, that status is reserved for the Motorsports variant known as the M5. While sedans are generally less collectible than two doors, the 5-Series’ challenge is… more»

Super SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo

It seems the Typhoons are not done coming out of the woodwork! I find it fascinating how certain models all of the sudden materialize after seemingly years of never coming up for grabs with any sort of regularity. I… more»

Horse Stall Find: 1969 Jaguar Mark X

Among the legions of classic Jaguars that enthusiasts have access to on any given classifieds site, the Mark X or 420 series sedan is one of the more obscure options. This is the Jaguar that time forgot, as it… more»

SSP Notchback: 1986 Ford Mustang LX

One of my favorite domestic muscle cars is a Fox body Ford Mustang with the Special Services Package, or SSP. It’s seriously cool for just being a police car that could be ordered with a 5-speed manual, but doubly… more»

High Miler Targa: 1983 Porsche 911 SC

This 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa may have close to 200,000 miles on the clock, but it looks like a car with much lower mileage. The “Super Carrera” is one of the more sought-after models from the air-cooled world… more»

21,166 Actual Miles: 1976 Dodge Power Wagon

Every day, we see more and more Japanese-market firetrucks being imported, models like the Toyota HiAce and others, often with next to no miles on the clock. The appeal is obvious, as you can strip away the firefighting equipment… more»

6,213 Original Miles: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

What’s amazing about the C4 generation of the classic Chevrolet Corvette is that you can still buy a time capsule example for $20,000 (or less). The Corvette shown here is one I believe we’ve seen before, as the color… more»

Barn Find Bug: 1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Special colors can make all the difference when deciding whether or not to rescue a given vehicle. This 1975 Volkswagen Beetle has clearly been laid up for a while, but there’s a part of me that’s very curious if… more»

11K Original Miles: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE

When you have a car that traditionally doesn’t carry a high sale price but is likely one of the best examples left, it can be difficult to establish a baseline price. However, it my uneducated opinion, if you own… more»

44 Original Miles: 1985 Porsche 944

It’s hard to say what specifically drives someone to put a brand new car away just hours after buying it, never to use it again. Whatever the motivation was behind mothballing this 1985 Porsche 944 with 44 orignal miles… more»

Partially Restored: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

Buying a car that is “partially restored” can sometimes lead to a challenging rebuild phase where the next owner is chasing down missing parts or undoing the previous owner’s work. In the case of this 1973 Volvo 1800ES, it… more»

No Reserve Long Bed: 1988 Chevrolet C/K Pickup

The GMT400 era of Chevrolet pickups is perhaps one of the most recognizable model generations ever made by General Motors. The front end design, two-tone paint, and revised interiors positioned this truck for the next generation of pickup truck… more»

Updated Driver: 1985 AMC Eagle Wagon 4×4

When shopping for a classic or vintage vehicle, it can be tempting to look for a vehicle no one else owns. But that carries with it the risks of being stuck with an broken obsolete part or limited support… more»

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