Chrysler had a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi, which also included an ownership stake. Beginning in the 1970s, Chrysler would often sell captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan. One of these cars was the Starion, which was most commonly… more»
Rare MTech 2 Convertible: 1992 BMW 325ic
Sometimes, you have to be a nerd with a passion for a certain model to understand why it would draw a higher sale price. The BMW E30 3-Series convertible is not a particularly notable car on its own, as… more»
1 of 34 5-Speeds: 1984 Jaguar XJS
There are some car enthusiasts who will only buy a car if it has three pedals, and I used to be part of this contingent. Over the years, however, I have softened on this a bit, learning to love… more»
Rebuilt 400: 1968 Pontiac GTO Project
The term iconic is overused in the classic world, but there are few better than that to describe the Pontiac GTO. Considered the father of the muscle car sector, they are more popular today than when new. This 1968… more»
18k Original Miles: 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS
Finding a well-preserved classic with an extraordinarily low odometer reading that is also affordable is challenging, but this 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS proves that it isn’t impossible. It has a genuine 18,000 miles showing on its odometer and… more»
Cheap Driver: 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
Affordability is often a key consideration for an enthusiast seeking a first project candidate. The thought of investing a large sum for a classic requiring work can be daunting, which is where cars like this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
440/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Project
Some restorations are relatively straightforward, while others require deep commitment. This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T falls into the latter category because every area of this classic requires extensive TLC. There are rust issues, a tattered interior, and a V8… more»
Old School Cool: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
The original Hot Rods were born out of a need to utilize bodies and mechanical components that were readily available and either cheap or free. People typically built them without much cash, and innovative thinking was common. They are… more»
Classic Rat Rod? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I don’t think it’s time to declare that the sky is falling on the traditional blue-chip collectibles of the 1950s, but it seems that prices have come down enough that projects and drivers are within the grasp of Mr…. more»
Fancy Estate Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Kammback
Chevrolet built more than two million copies of its subcompact Vega between 1971 and 1977. And yet you see so few of them on the road today because of some infamous quality control issues. But if you were to… more»
Running Fishbowl Project: 1977 AMC Pacer
American Motors was the little company that wasn’t afraid to try something different to succeed. One such initiative was the 1975 to 1980 Pacer compact, which was somewhat round in appearance, resembling a “jellybean”. The car’s big claim to… more»
American Classic Stash: Two Dodges and Three GMs
What does a 1947 Dodge D150 truck, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and a 1967 Dodge Charger have in common? Not much other than they are all located in Albuquerque, New Mexico…. more»
Four Door Sports Car: 1998 BMW M3
There are some cars that will forever be a smart buy owing to a blend of features, rarity, and fun-to-drive characteristics. In my opinion, having driven one of these cars for several years, the E36 M3 should be high… more»