Low Mileage Coupe: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

If you want a sure-fire way to make a W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz more attractive, delete two doors. The coupe-bodied Benzes are a fair bit prettier than its sedan counterpart, especially with the disappearing B-pillar that helps to create a truly… more»

Sport Truck Survivor: 1986 Nissan 720 ST Pickup

The concept of a “sport truck” doesn’t necessarily have any grounding in actual performance enhancements; rather, it’s the idea of a compact pickup that places some emphasis on vanity versus utility. There was a time when compact pickup trucks… more»

Early Overlander: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser has long held a steady presence on the overlanding and vintage SUV scene, and for good reason: they are capable off-road and rock-solid dependable, for the most part. The early ones are prone to rust,… more»

Low Mileage Beach Buggy: 1973 Volkswagen Thing

Ah, the Volkswagen Thing: one of the wonkiest cars ever built, with a natural alignment amongst beach bums and surfers who didn’t care about speed as much as they cared about waves. The Thing is really only built for… more»

Car Lot Find: 58k Mile 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon

Could you drive a relatively ancient car like any other daily driver? Well, given current interest rates, there’s a strong inclination to do so, especially when the vehicle in question would be dirt cheap to own and maintain. This… more»

Barn Find Grand Tourer: 1983 Porsche 928 S

Ah, the Porsche 928: a car that commands strong money when in minty, low-mileage form, or a project that will go for pennies depending on how rough it is. There’s not much middle ground with these V8-powered grand tourers… more»

Actually Driven: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS

When we see a sports or exotic car come up for grabs, we typically see a max of 25,000 miles or so (give or take). So anything higher than that is worth talking about, as it’s always refreshing to… more»

Found in Columbia: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser

For years, it seemed like the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser was going to be perpetually out of reach. The market got white-hot for these early off-roaders that were proven to be overbuilt and supremely capable off-road. But like other… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE

This Mercedes-Benz 250SE is a rare European-spec model that was purchased from an estate in Florida in 2022. This pillar-less two door also comes with a desirable 4-speed manual gearbox, which is fairly hard to find in this era… more»

Neoclassical Roadster: Marlene 500K Replica

The Mercedes-Benz 540K must be one of the most copied and cloned historic cars ever made. The variety of kit cars, from pathetic home-built models to ornate custom builds that get shockingly close to the real thing, there’s seemingly… more»

V12 Powered 2+2: 1995 Ferrari 456GT

There are times when you look at a certain car, and then look at the fleet of project vehicles you own, and realize that if you sold all of them, you could own a legitimate exotic. That’s what crossed… more»

Herbie Replica: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

When it comes to Disney’s iconic movie car, the Love Bug – otherwise known as Herbie – is a familiar sight to most car enthusiasts. It has been replicated multiple times, and in the process, we’ve learned a thing… more»

Sport Package Driver: 1978 BMW 320i

As some of you may recall, I owned a “farm find” BMW E21-chassis 3-Series a few years back. I thought it was a forever car, but one day, I realized I just didn’t love it anymore. That doesn’t happen… more»

Muscle Car Barn Find: 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS

When we think of a short list of potential modern muscle cars, the Chevrolet Impala SS is likely on most top 10 roundups. It’s already a bona-fide collector’s item and good cars command top dollar. Among modern-day domestics with… more»

2002 Alternative? 1974 Datsun 710

Whenever there is a dominant car in a given segment, it’s natural that we try and find a suitable back-up car that offers a similar driving experience for less money. While I realize it’s a stretch to suggest that… more»

Four Door Conversion: 1994 Ford Bronco Centurion

It’s clear that we’re not going to see the demise of the SUV anytime soon. For many of us, this is somewhat disappointing, especially considering how poorly some of the owners of these behemoths drive while behind the wheel…. more»

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