30th Anniversary Project: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

It’s always a little startling to see a car that was considered quite desirable back when new in sorry shape today. The Chevrolet Camaro 30th Anniversary edition combined a generous standard equipment list with a few subtle touches paying… more»

First Gen Project: 1973 Datsun 240Z

One of the stronger debates in the project car world is if you should let something like the transmission deter you from pursuing a revival. The automatic vs. manual question is a justifiable concern, especially if the vehicle in… more»

Former Show Car? 1978 Porsche 924

One of the best parts about our hobby is that most all of us see potential in different pockets. In other words, you may love old T-bucket hot rods and I think split window VWs are cool as heck…. more»

Turbo Truck: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup

Everyone loses their mind at the so-called “Marty McFly truck,” the blacked-out Toyota pickup that looks just like the one he was gifted at the end of the first installment of Back to the Future. It’s understandable, really, as… more»

Never Seen Salt: 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada

When it comes to vehicles you’ve never thought of owning that completely turn your head with the right modifications, the possibilities really are endless. For instance, I’ve never much thought about owning a Pontiac Fiero, but with a proper… more»

Celebration Edition: 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible

By the time 1996 rolled around, the writing was on the wall for the classic Jaguar XJS. Despite being occasionally maligned for quality control issues (more of an issue with earlier cars than later models), the XJS was a… more»

Island Survivor: 1972 Ford Pinto Wagon

On the surface level, daily driving a Ford Pinto wagon may not seem like a thrill. But any car, no matter how humble, can suddenly seem a bit more endearing when you consider its history. In the case of… more»

39K Original Miles: 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S

Bentley has always been the British luxury brand associated with more sport than opulence, at least compared to its Rolls-Royce siblings. That being said, we’re still not talking about Porsche-grade performance, but the Bentley was clearly geared towards an… more»

2-Owner W126: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL

There are cars you see every day that eventually, you simply gloss over. They’re either mass-produced or too reliable, meaning they never go extinct. It’s like seeing a 1998 Honda Accord that, while it may be really nice, you… more»

Four Door Hot Rod: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T

Talk about a car no one saw coming back in the day, and is still a bit a shock to learn that it even exists: the Dodge Spirit R/T. Now, I am fully aware of how awesome this car… more»

6-Speed Convertible: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette

Just in time for summer is what appears to be an outstanding value for a drop-top Corvette with the elusive 5-speed manual gearbox. The 1996 Corvette represented the last year of the C4 platform, and to mark it, Chevrolet… more»

Extinct Sport Compact: 1986 Ford Escort GT

The Ford Escort GT and its sibling, the almost-extinct EXP coupe, were two respectable offerings in the burgeoning sport compact car scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. While the Escort was not a powerhouse, the overall package… more»

Never Seen One: L’Automobile Ventura

Among the variety of oddball cars from Brasil that utilize VW running gear, this is one variant I’ve never heard of. The L’Automobile Ventura utilizes a familiar formula of a fiberglass body on a VW chassis, but the bodywork… more»

Personal Luxury Coupe Project: 1979 Dodge Magnum

The auction for this 1979 Dodge Magnum ends soon, and with an opening bid of just $1,500 and no reserve, it seems like a good opportunity to get into one of the more intriguing Mopar products of the quickly-dying… more»

Sensible Upgrades: 1984 Ford Mustang GT

It doesn’t happen often, but every now and again, we see a modified car that is seemingly very well done. The right mix of upgrades that speak to the period when the vehicle was new can also have an… more»

Parked Project: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo

The Oldsmobile Toronado name represents one of the more significant model offerings ever to come from GM’s hallowed halls. A lighting rod of a vehicle both for its design and clever engineering, the first Toronado hails from the era… more»