So close, and yet so far: the Cadillac Allante seemingly had all the ingredients of being a home run, but a variety of issues kept it from becoming the star it was destined to be. This 1992 model has… more»
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Diesel 5-Speed: 1990 Land Rover Discovery 200TDi
This 1990 Land Rover Discovery appears to be a gray market model that was imported from overseas, owing to its diesel engine and two-door configuration. Like so many other off-road rigs sold elsewhere, the U.S. didn’t get the best… more»
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No Reserve 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer
The Ford Bronco is about as classic as they come in the world of square body trucks, and one wonders whether the Ford of the K5 Chevrolet Blazer would fare better in a head-to-head competition. I’m not necessarily talking… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Volvo 240
What a difference a transmission makes – or does it? In the case of cars that are not typically equipped with a manual gearbox, car enthusiasts normally prop that model up quite a bit as being more desirable for… more»
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Pop-Top Camper: 1979 Dodge B300 Van
Sometimes, the stories that accompany a listing for a vehicle are more intriguing than the cars themselves. In the case of this 1979 Dodge B300 camper van, the seller alludes to the fact that he’s an airline pilot and… more»
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Off-Road Hauler: 1972 Mercedes Unimog 4×4
If you were to ask one of my closest car buddies which vehicle I am most likely to attempt to buy, he would shout out “UNIMOG!” immediately. Now, of course, there are no immediate plans to own one of… more»
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Pre-Production Model: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
These days, automobile manufacturers don’t seem particularly nostalgic. We see quite often how cars kept for decades in a factory museum are inevitably sold off, oftentimes to raise money or otherwise just get some assets off the books that… more»
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Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
The Corvette ZR-1 remains a bargain of incredible proportions, and I’m beginning to wonder if it will perpetually be a $35,000 car. The market for these impressive machines heated up a bit like so many others over the last… more»
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Rare Two Door: 1987 Plymouth Reliant LE
It’s amazing to me that, much like how the climate changes and the tides change directions, sentiment over vintage vehicles can seemingly transform right before our eyes. I remember when the K-Cars – the Aires and the Reliant –… more»
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Two-Stroke 4×4: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
The Toyota Land Cruiser gets a lot of love in the vintage truck community, often propped up as the ultimate old-school SUV. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with those claims, as it is a beast off-road and a smart… more»
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28K Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
A friend and I were recently discussing the virtues of buying a higher mileage hobby car because of the obvious appeal of not being afraid to use it. The value would likely remain consistent with what you paid for… more»
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911 Alternative? 1994 Porsche 968
A few years ago, I was searching every classifieds page I could to attempt to snag a Porsche 968. It struck me as a car that was very underappreciated relative to its rarity and highly regarded driving dynamics. Prices… more»
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35K Miles: 1991 Chrysler TC Maserati
When a car that is typically maligned by the enthusiast community shows up as an apparently well-loved example, the overall vibe is much different than the majority of similar models that pop up for sale. The Chrysler TC by… more»
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Turbo Diesel Two-Door: 1983 Mercedes 300CD
Like so many other middle-of-the-road classics, the W123-series Mercedes-Benz got a bit of a price bump in recent years thanks to pandemic-era pricing. That trend has leveled off significantly for many of these cars and the W123 is not… more»
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No Reserve Short Bed: 1986 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado
There are some basic lessons for success when selling used, classic vehicles, and chief among them is finding every short-bed Chevrolet or GMC pickup you can get your hands on. It’s amazing to me that these trucks still pull… more»
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Never Drove It: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
Imagine buying a classic sports or muscle car, getting it home, and never driving it. It seems to happen more than you would think, as we have a few cars each year listed with the stickers from the auction… more»
