One of the more interesting wrinkles in the modern enthusiast car landscape is when a modern vehicle becomes a collector’s item – but quietly. When the LJ-chassis Jeep Wrangler was introduced, it barely caused much of a flutter amongst… more»
All Original Survivor? 1969 BMW 1600
The BMW Neue Klasse of sport sedans was a revelation when introduced, offering sharp handling and respectable acceleration out of limited displacement. While we tend to gravitate towards the 2002 and E9 coupes as the darlings of this era,… more»
Factory Spider: 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona
The Ferrari Daytona is undoubtedly one of the more significant sports cars ever made, and it has enjoyed tremendous staying power on the sports car marketplace. Like all of the other truly great sporting and exotic models, the Daytona’s… more»
Former EMT Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet Suburban
This 1991 Chevrolet Suburban is a former EMT services vehicle for Washington State, and has been dressed up to look like a fire marshal’s vehicle for the Daytona 500. However, look past the window dressing and you have a… more»
Early Production Number: 1991 GMC Syclone
In some situations, every version of a limited production vehicle can be deemed collectible. A GMC Syclone or Typhoon is a great example of this, as the limited production numbers and impressive out-of-the-box performance made them sought-after almost immediately,… more»
Signal Red Survivor: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 convertible is a model familiar to most enthusiasts, and is one of the cheaper entry points into the classic car hobby. However, there is a very fine line between owning a car that is simply a… more»
Luxury Off-Roader: 1989 Laforza
Do any of you have a list of vehicles that are just an awful idea as potential projects, but you still want to own anyway? I do, and right near the top of said list is a Laforza SUV…. more»
Almost Mint: 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
This 1978 Porsche 911 Targa is said to have under 50,000 original miles and features a somewhat rare shade of paint known as Anthracite Grey over black leather. The seller reports it has been maintained to a high standard… more»
Entry Level Exotic? 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB
I have always been a proponent of not ignoring potentially risky cars due to the risk factor alone, especially if the price is right. This 1977 Ferrari 308GTB has a variety of red flags working against it, but it… more»
Starter Classic: 1979 BMW 320i
Many of us bore witness to certain vehicles riding a big wave when the pandemic hit in 2020, carried to new heights by a lethal combination of online auctions and boredom. The E21-chassis BMW 3-Series was one such model,… more»
Rare Wedge: 1984 Isuzu Impulse ES
UPDATE 11/22/23 – It’s been a while since we last featured this Izuzu but apparently, it’s still on the market. Find it here on eBay where it’s listed with no reserve! FROM 5/26/23 – As some of you know,… more»
Executive Transport: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Limo
It seems like there was a cottage industry in the 1980s that sprung up around converting smaller, mid-sized sedans into limousines. This was the first taste of the phenomenon known as “baller on a budget”, which is a polite… more»
Super Clean 1993 Toyota Pickup 4×4
This 1993 Toyota pickup is the sort of truck you wouldn’t have given a second look at a few years ago, but these days, it’s a legitimate collector’s item. Of course, it has the right looks, since it’s a… more»
Bone Stock: 1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
There was a time when terms like SVT, AMG, and Mazdaspeed used to mean something: brutally fast vehicles with as many suspension upgrades as performance enhancements. It seems like more and more ordinary vehicles are getting badges plastered on… more»
















