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»
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Original Miles? 1967 Porsche 912
The seller of this 1967 Porsche 912 claims it has only 13,000 miles from new, and it certainly looks like a nicely preserved example. The appearance is spot-on in terms of how you’d want one of these vintage air-cooled… more»
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Japanese Alfa: 1971 Isuzu Bellett GTR
For as long as most of us can remember, the BMW 2002 and the Alfa Romeo GTV have been the benchmarks in sports sedan manufacturing. Today, those same models are among the more sought-after vintage European models you can… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
