1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution S/N V554402793. 93k kilometers (58k miles). “3.5-liter V6, rated at 276 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case, locking center differential, skid plates, Evolution-specific body kit, trailer hitch, Recaro front sport seats, information display on the dashboard, and air conditioning. […]
Month: May 2023
Learn and Yearn
When I first started hunting cars in the ’70s, my routine was simple: I would scan the daily classifieds in my hometown paper, the San Francisco Chronicle. That’s where I found my 1959 ID 19 for $400. It was listed under the “Citroën” heading. Yes, such a category in the […]
Lawsuit Bankrupts Restoration Shop
My father was normally calm and laid back. It seemed nothing rattled him. But if my siblings and I pushed him too far, watch out! Apparently, Bill Oesterle has a similar temperament. Oesterle, one of the co-founders of Angie’s List, is a longtime car collector. At his apex, he had […]
Unconsciously Bought
I bought a new addition for my automobile collection from RM Sotheby’s at its recent Amelia Island sale. Parked in a corner of the viewing tents was a dark blue 1934 Tatra 77 that, through some combination of pheromones and kismet, I knew was going home with me. I have written […]
Secret Weapon
There’s a certain kind of person who’s drawn to Volvo station wagons. Typically, that person is a driving enthusiast who loves the practical applications of a wagon, affording all the cargo capacity of an SUV along with the performance and handling of a passenger car. The “long roof” cognoscenti smile […]
Buy, Sell, Hold: Spotlight #54 – JR Amantea – President at GT Motorcars
On this week’s episode of Sports Car Market’s Buy, Sell, Hold: Spotlight, GT Motorcars President JR Amantea returns to rundown his list of recent Concours accolades, talk current acquisition and availability challenges, discuss GT’s present inventory and give insights to his unique, Wall Street style approach to the collector car […]
Keith’s Blog: Falling in Love With a Slushbox
Bradley and I just completed the Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon 45th Annual Old Spider Tour. For me, it was a two-day, 400-mile tour. While it celebrates Giulietta and Giulia Spiders specifically, all Alfas are welcome. It was hosted this year by Alfa restoration guru Bill Gillham and his wife […]
Buy, Sell, Hold: Spotlight #53 – Cam Ingram – President & CEO at Road Scholars
On this week’s episode of Sports Car Market’s Buy, Sell, Hold: Spotlight, master Porsche seller and restorer Cam Ingram of Road Scholars joins us to cover his jaw dropping inventory, concours accolades and accomplishments, talk his method for classic car market projections and what its like to tour with his […]
Keith’s Blog: Porsche 911 S: Keep It or Kick It?
By the time you read this, I should have test-driven my 1975 Porsche 911 S for the first time. It’s been seven months since I bought it. Bringing old cars back to life takes time. The cars determine the rhythm of restoration, not you. I first learned about this car, […]