Among certain parts of the car hobby, there are loyal followers and collectors of the world’s so-called homologation cars. These are vehicles that manufacturers produce in limited batches to sell to the public to essentially certify that the car… more»
Expensive Upgrades: 1985 Mercury Capri
The Mercury Capri is a rare beast these days, as this mildly disguised Mustang wasn’t a big seller when new. Finding one with the 5.0L V8 and a 5-speed isn’t exactly easy, so spotting one like this clean 1985… more»
No Longer Cheap: 1985 Ferrari Mondial Cabriolet
With visions of Santa’s red sleigh roaring through the night sky, it’s hard not to imagine him piloting something with a little more speed to get the long night of work done as soon as possible. Perhaps a Ferrari,… more»
Project Cabriolet: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
The Mercedes-Benz W112 cabriolet is a truly rare automobile, with just over 700 produced. While there are plenty of rare cars that earn that designation simply for being unusual or not very popular when new, a car like this… more»
Green Label Bargain? 1999 Bentley Arnage
At first glance, you may consider this 1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label to be one of the riskiest cars you can buy. And it may very well be – but there’s a fine line between a solid driver and… more»
9K Original Miles? 1974 Toyota Hilux
This 1974 Toyota Hilux seems like it should be a bigger deal given it supposedly has under 10,000 original miles, but it doesn’t seem to be taking off just yet. These early trucks are humble yet mighty, even if… more»
Extensive Servicing: 1990 Ford E150 Conversion Van
Vans are undoubtedly cool, but they often suffer from the conditions of their ownership. For one, they can be used as workhorses, which inevitably results in the interiors being trashed or the body get scraped up by tools and… more»
Aventurine Green: 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet
When it comes to Porsches, a few things hold true: find one with a manual, and if you can, spec one in the best color possible. The color detail is not nearly as important as the transmission, but it… more»
Turbocharged Roadster: 1979 Panther Lima Turbo
The idea of driving a neoclassical roadster on a fair weather day is one that requires a unique mindset. You have to appreciate the era in which the design was in its prime, at least enough to commit to… more»
Never Used 4WD: 1995 Geo Tracker
The rise in popularity of 1990s vehicles continues unabated. The values may not be shockingly high, but it has gotten pretty easy to make a good flip out of cars and trucks that were once just average runabouts. Small… more»
European Car of the Year: 1982 Lancia Delta LX
Among the cars or trucks that get imported are a select few performance vehicles that many enthusiasts drool over. The Nissan Skyline, Mazda RX-7, Mercedes-Benz 190E Evolution, and a handful of others have sat at the top of the… more»
H Body Survivor: 1990 Pontiac Bonneville LE
Sometimes, the term “survivor” manifests itself in the abstract sense, meaning an exotic or muscle car that’s never been modified. Sure, it’s a survivor, but that car or truck hasn’t exactly been battle tested. A survivor that’s been used… more»
Muscle Truck Bargain? 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10
A few days ago, I commented in a post about how the Dodge Ram SRT-10 was an underappreciated muscle truck, especially in terms of how much they sold for relative to the exotic powertrain under the hood. Thanks to… more»
Singer Kit Car: Ferrari 308 Replica
Ferrari replicas, especially of the 308, are a dime a dozen. It’s just reality, and there must have been a period of time when there was money to be made in the exotic replica industry. As with any industry… more»
Diesel Daily: 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
This is something you don’t expect to see: a 1982 Chevrolet Caprice Diesel sedan. Now, that’s not because they didn’t exist in diesel form; they did, but with a powerplant that was known to have mechanical faults. The seller’s… more»
Off Season Discount: 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
Buying a convertible in the off-season is one of the smarter purchases you can make if a drop-top is on your list of cars to own. If you live somewhere like I do where winter is an actual season,… more»















