Detroit Auto Show, No Go
For years, probably about 25 on and off, I’ve attended the Detroit Auto Show. Even when we lived in California we were making trips back to Michigan for the holidays and given the timing of the show would stay … Continued
1989 Land Rover Defender 110 2.5 Turbo Diesel 5 speed Manual Station Wagon Clean
So much to love. Diesel. Three seats up front. Manual transmission. Great color combo. Huge back end with facing seats for four more. On eBay in Rosewell, Georgia.
Show Car 1989 Volkswagen GTI EVII
Regardless of this being a show car that apparently lost the BBS rims in the above article, which look so much better, it only has 5,621 miles with a $10,500 start price no reserve. That’s a lot of cool … Continued
1975 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Seems a shame to take it down to bare metal only to paint it red. There are so many cool colors from the 70’s. Maybe red was original. Maybe the guy loved red. Maybe I need to give red … Continued
1978 Porsche 911SC Sunroof Coupe Price: 21750
This came up on The Samba today, being sold by Beverly Hills Car Club. At $21K, it actually seems like a deal given the money people are asking for all 911s. I feel lucky to have seen it with … Continued
1957 Mercedes 190SL Roadster
On Saturday night we hung out with my friend Kevin and his family. Thanks again for dinner Kevin! Good stuff. You may be surprised to hear the conversation turned to cars at one point during the night. Maybe twice. I’m … Continued
Porsche Missing Engines
With matching numbers being one of the most important features of a restoration, I’ve decided to collect information about engines who have lost their berths along the way. Hopefully this will provide some leads to finding the engine that matches their … Continued
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1600, Barn Find
On eBay in Paw Paw, Michigan for a reserved $15,000 bidding to start. “Super solid Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 for restoration. I bought this car over 30 years ago to drive and then decised to restore it. Then Life … Continued
Porsche 911. 20K miles 1999 – $25000 (Near Kalamazoo)
I could see myself trading up for this one. Such low miles and the IMS done. Looks good for a decent price. On Kalamazoo Craigslist. “Super clean very low mileage new IMS bearing Its a head turner. Tires and … Continued
VW T3 Syncro Camper Turbodiesel Price: 16.350
Slightly bulbous with that topper but love the color combination and 4-wheel drive. They don’t show pictures of the loft but I’m sure it makes for good sleeping arrangements. Two kids up and two parents down or vice versa. I … Continued