The Chevrolet Impala SS has long been a sought-after American classic from the middle 90s. This is not necessarily based solely on its credentials as a factory hot rod but also because it was one of the last times… 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.
Mar 29, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Jubilee Project: 1988 Porsche 911 Commemorative Edition
Now, not too long ago, I questioned some of the ridiculous values that Porsche 911s in basketcase condition have been given by sellers who are clearly counting on cashing in. However, today’s project-grade 911 deserves the price the seller… more»
Mar 29, 2025 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Perennial Project Car: 1973 Citroën SM
Is the Citroen SM ever not a project car? Even when in peak running condition, these French exotics require a fair amount of upkeep and even more owner loyalty to keep running reliably. However, we still see so many… more»
Mar 29, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Oddball RV: No Reserve 1990 National Dolphin
Is there ever a good time to buy a project RV? That’s a loaded question depending on whether you fancy yourself a motorhome-kind-of-guy. What is clear to me, however, is that every motorhome starts off in the same place… more»
Mar 29, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Sports Car Project: 1960 Jensen 541R
There are project cars, and there are projects that used to be cars. This may fall into the latter category, as there’s not much left to this 1960 Jensen 541R. This is a rare beast, a grand tourer made… more»
Mar 28, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Big Back Window: 1966 Chevrolet C-10
Here it comes: the P word! Yes, we have a truck that certainly qualifies for the patina award, and it has a few other things going for it that make it desirable beyond just the genuinely aged condition. This… more»
Mar 28, 2025 • For Sale • 7 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1984 Porsche 911 Targa
There’s a veneer around Porsches that suggests that are elusive, or otherwise difficult to find – so, if you want one, you’ll need to accept the fact that today’s entry point into air-cooled ownership is likely via a project… more»
Mar 28, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Running $5,500 Project: 1972 Porsche 914
A few days ago, we showed you a Porsche 914 that had been given the royal treatment to ostensibly yield one of the best examples on the market of Porsche’s mid-engined, entry-level model. Today, we have the opposite end… more»
Mar 28, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Last Of Its Breed: 2016 Chevrolet Express
Here’s one you don’t see every day: a red Chevrolet Express van, the spiritual successor to the classic G-Series and the last of its kind as it pertained to a cavernous cargo conveyance that could haul plumbing supplies on… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Will It Run? 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE
There is a day coming – if not already here – wherein the vehicles you buy will have an incredibly short lifespan. They will not be intended to be handed down to later generations, despite the fact that they… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Fresh From Storage: 1987 BMW 635CSi
This E24-chassis BMW 6-Series lives in that unique space of looking good enough to be a driver right now while also likely exhibiting some of the classic signs of benign neglect. It hasn’t been righteously abused, but it also… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Last of the Legends: 1998 Bentley Brooklands R
It’s that time again: time for our favorite seller who apparently has accumulated quite a stash of Bentleys and Rolls Royces, all stored in a space-compromised location in Oregon. This time, it’s a late production 1998 Bentley Brooklands R… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 28 Comments
The Original Minivan: 1987 Dodge Caravan SE
The original Chrysler minivan was a shot heard ’round the world when it was introduced. If you were accustomed to riding in a wagon in terms of moving large groups of people around from one place to the next,… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Donated 35th Anniversary: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Every now and again, a car shows up in the donation lanes that just shouldn’t be there. There’s no rhyme or reason to this; it could be the way an estate gets settled by the heirs, or a retired… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Not Many Left: 1995 Mercury Tracer Wagon
Much like the death of the small pickup, the small wagon is a dinosaur on the automotive landscape – the extinct kind. The combination of a highly efficient and maneuverable compact car with loads of space just made too… more»
Mar 27, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
5-Speed and Straight: 1992 Volvo 240
This 1992 Volvo 240 is as basic as it gets, but in this case, that’s a good thing: it has the preferred manual gearbox, which while not exactly rare, you’re not guaranteed to find when you peek inside. The… more»