In the world of old-school BMWs, the Alpina badge represents an exceedingly desirable specimen. Similar to Mercedes-Benz with AMG and Porsche’s relationship with RUF, the Alpina namesake was effectively as close as you could get to a factory-backed tuner… more»
About Jeff Lavery
After waking up and realizing my paid-for Civic Si left me empty and bored, I’ve been on a bender of daily-driving BMWs that constantly test my love affair with vintage machinery. I’ve tried Miatas and Mustangs but keep coming back to the church of blue-and-white, despite their best efforts to test my devotion. Although I’m still searching for that next great barn find, I’m content to own two projects that were headed straight past storage and into the scrap pile if it weren't for some divine intervention and an understanding wife, two things no gearhead should be without.
5 hours ago • For Sale • 3 Comments
33 Years in the Barn: 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV
Old Alfa Romeos are among the most charming vintage vehicles ever made. There’s something about them and the character they ooze even when found in neglected condition. This 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV was supposedly in the same barn for… more»
6 hours ago • For Sale • 4 Comments
One Owner Barn Find: 1965 Volvo PV544
This 1965 Volvo PV544 reminds us that outside of the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, Volvo once made one of the more iconic car shapes the industry has ever seen. Looking like a cross between the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe… more»
7 hours ago • For Sale • 21 Comments
Holy Grail Car: 2005 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Mini, but now as an auction. You can take another look here on eBay. When we look at the vintage muscle and classic cars that are most sought-after today, it is often… more»
8 hours ago • For Sale • 6 Comments
Project Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
If an old muscle truck is what you seek, you could do far worse than a classic Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup. To me, this was one of the coolest marketing exercises ever attempted by a major manufacturer, with… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Genuine Miles? 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible
One of the hardest pills to swallow if you’re listing an older vehicle for sale is knowing whether or not to claim the mileage as true. Any number of Carfax reports spout inaccurate date due to clerical errors at… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
47K Original Miles: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
When we see an elusive turbocharged Porsche 924 for sale, it is almost always in non-running condition. The shame of it is that these were fairly over-built cars, let down by owners who didn’t follow the owner’s manual recommendations… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
College Car: 1963 Triumph TR4
The cars we drove in our youth often hold a warm place in our hearts, and finding that car or truck we owned in our formative years is a goal for many enthusiasts at some point in their lives…. more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Garage Find: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
We’ve all been there: a small project spirals into a big one, and suddenly, we’re surrounded by boxes of old and new parts and our car is no where near complete. That appears to be the case with this… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Porsche 911T
It’s rare to find an air-cooled Porsche 911 in good shape being offered with no reserve, but that’s what we appear to have here with this long-hood 911T. The seller claims it benefits from a recent refurbishment that included… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
SS Clone: 1991 Chevrolet C/K Pickup
Clones, in general, are tricky beasts in the car world. When it comes to cloning a vehicle that is typically out of reach price-wise for most enthusiasts, it’s possible to justify building your own version of it. But when… more»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Low Mileage LJ: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
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»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
